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NSW Health's Jeremy McAnulty has warned the coronavirus is lingering in the community.

Gyms, local sport return timetabled in NSW

2hrs ago

Tug of war between restrictions and economics

DIGESTTug of war between restrictions and economics

Whoever invents a coronavirus vaccine will control the patent - and, importantly, who gets to use it

ANALYSISWhoever invents a coronavirus vaccine will control the patent - and, importantly, who gets to use it

Sobering statistics: Six million coronavirus cases worldwide

DIGESTSobering statistics: Six million coronavirus cases worldwide

Palaszczuk opens up Queensland, but there's a catch

DIGESTPalaszczuk opens up Queensland, but there's a catch

Simon Bourke

Testing the sewage could also reveal how many people in Blackwater may have been exposed. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThere's reward in sifting through sewage

Kimberley Le Lievre

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Gavin Stone

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

COAG abolished, national cabinet here to stay

Kirsten Lawson

Kempsey Showground will be upgrading their stables and providing further development to their dressage area. Photo: File

Come one, come all to Kempsey Showground

Lachlan Harper
2hrs ago

Jack and Andrew Bennett.

Bennett bonanza at Kempsey Golf Club | Photos

Lachlan Harper

It still remains up in the air whether the South West Rocks Marlins will have a title to defend this year. Photo: File

NSWRL delay a return to play decision

Lachlan Harper

Kempsey Showground will be upgrading their stables and providing further development to their dressage area. Photo: File

Come one, come all to Kempsey Showground

2hrs ago

Jessica McCusker with Komachi Force. Photo: Supplied

McCusker's delight over first win

Lachlan Harper

File photo

Hi, ho, Kempsey - cash to lift showground

Look out on the ranges and plains of the outback from your private deck.

Win an outback getaway for two

Joanne Crawford

You don't have to visit Tasmania to experience the best wine and produce it has on offer. Picture: John Rozentals

The best of Tasmania, now online

John Rozentals

Fewer days in the office doesn't necessarily mean fewer goals accomplished. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONA four-day working week could be the shot in the arm post-coronavirus tourism needs

Jarrod Haar

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CWA of NSW president Stephanie Stanhope

CWA to weigh in on safety of firefighting vehicles

Christian Knight

A whale gives onlookers a wave off Port Macquarie. Photo: JODIE LOWE

WATCHHat Head, Trial Bay, Nambucca prime spots to witness giants of the sea

Tracey Fairhurst

Nessie Brown Henry holding a wedding photo of her parents and helping identify the bridal party. The Kempsey Museum desperately needs "the memory" of the older members of the Macleay Valley community to "put names to the faces". Photo supplied.

Kempsey museum photo project may help elderly during isolation

Phil Lee, Kempsey Museum

CWA of NSW president Stephanie Stanhope

CWA to weigh in on safety of firefighting vehicles

BOOKS ON WHEELS: Kempsey Shire Library staff members Ruth and Khatia setting off to deliver books.

Library upgrades for lockdown life

Champions: Max Farrell, Jake Worthing, Brielle Woodger, Josie Charlton, Finn Askew, Adam Grant, Nicholas Charlton, Poppy Askew, Keeley Smith, Jade McLean, Beau Smith. Absent: Grace Ryan and Amber Field. Photo: Supplied

Kempsey Swimming Club ready for carnival this weekend

Stephen Katte

Future leadership: Why today's managers need to be 'intentional'

Future leadership: Why today's managers need to be 'intentional'

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Does your car harbour a deadly secret? Keep your family and friends safe by urging them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

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Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Future leadership: Why today's managers need to be 'intentional'

Future leadership: Why today's managers need to be 'intentional'

Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

Joanne Crawford

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

The 2020 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year was won by BJ Millar Constructions from Queensland.

Pushing the boundaries of innovation

CONFIDENCE: The survey showed that investors were optimistic about the market.

It's business as usual reports survey of property investors

DEFYING THE DOWNTURN: Australian agricultural land prices are expected to defy any effects of a severe COVID-19-led global recession, according to a new report. Photo - Shuttestock.

Agricultural land prices will remain afloat

Back in business in the Macleay

Back in business in the Macleay

The senior constable brought the cake, and showcased the lights on his police car. Photo: Supplied

Kempsey police make special delivery to local birthday party

Stephen Katte

Share the joy and the pain

OPINIONShare the joy and the pain

Gary Bentley

Back in business in the Macleay

Back in business in the Macleay

DAMAGING: Promoters of pyramid schemes often make claims like 'this is not a pyramid scheme' or 'this is totally legal'.

Scamwatch: don't be on the bottom of a pyramid scheme

Kempsey Shire Library

Kempsey Shire libraries and waste services to re-open

Jack and Andrew Bennett.

Bennett bonanza at Kempsey Golf Club | Photos

Belinda Northey.

Large field at Kempsey Golf Club | Photos

Angus Crotty.

Victory for Abigall at Kempsey Golf Club | Photos

Meteors and satellites light up the sky across the coast | Photos, Video

Meteors and satellites light up the sky across the coast | Photos, Video

George Hill

Butterfield blitzes Frederickton golf | photos

Christian Knight

Gladstone Cup winner Sawtell

Sawtell takes out the Gladstone Cup | Photos

Lachlan Harper

CHAMPIONS: Max Farrell, Jake Worthing, Brielle Woodger, Josie Charlton, Finn Askew, Adam Grant, Nicholas Charlton, Poppy Askew, Keeley Smith, Jade McLean, Beau Smith. Absent: Grace Ryan and Amber Field. Photo: Supplied

Kempsey Swimming Club dive into excellent results at North Coast championships | Photos

Stephen Katte

STAYING POSITIVE: Musician Joe Creighton has been spending his time working on songs and recording backing tracks in his home studio in Golden Point. Picture: Adam Trafford

'The public is starved for live music'; Joe Creighton positive for future of industry

Rochelle Kirkham

DOCO DOWN UNDER: Miriam with MK Turner in the three-part documentary Almost Australian.

OPINIONHolding up a mirror to the face of Australia

Kathy Sharpe

A delicious home-baked science experiment

A delicious home-baked science experiment

Dr Mary McMillan

Letter: Crescent Head loving the love

Letter: Crescent Head loving the love

Chronic pain affects one in five over 45

Chronic pain affects one in five over 45

Samara Ross

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

The Australian Electoral Commission has rejected a bid to register the Donkey Vote political party.

New party's registration bid goes ass-up

10m ago

Anthony Dieni admitted lying on oath in the Magistrates, County and Supreme courts.

Vic drug counsellor traded lies for drugs

16m ago

The construction industry has called for temporary changes to awards to help the sector survive.

Employers seek construction award changes

17m ago

Nathan Turner, 30, was inititally believed to have been Australia's youngest COVID-19 victim.

Qld apologises to family of 'virus' man

23m ago

Adelaide could become a more attractive place for international students to study, the premier says.

SA looks to attract international students

Emily Cosenza
29m ago

REACH OUT: Feeling stressed after the past six months? You are not alone, says South Coast psychologist Stacy Shepherd.

'Emotionally and physically exhausted': Importance of mental health in uncertain times

Stacy Shepherd
54m ago

Consumer confidence continues to increase, but spending is still below pre-coronavirus times.

Consumers happier but spending still soft

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer
1hr ago

There are 450 mice and more than 100 birds need new homes after being seized by the RSPCA in Qld.

Pocket-sized pets searching for Qld home

Sonia Kohlbacher
1hr ago

Stirling Fergusson, Moreton Bay, Dunedoo, sold three to five year-old Shorthorn cows, PTIC to Shorthorn bulls, for $2200 each to the Campbell family, Attunga.

Dunedoo market increases

Rebecca Sharpe
1hr ago

Finer types led a small rise in wool prices last week, with 16.5 to 19.5-micron categories gaining more than 20 cents a kilogram in the north and 19.5-micron fleece rising by 29c/kg.

Tight supplies prompt slight spike in wool prices

Matt Cotton, AuctionsPlus

Alison Elvin and Matt Crozier examining regeneration of native grasses in a paddock at Bloomfield, Yass. A stand of Kurrajong can be seen in the background protecting the lone Cypress.

Landscape restoration at Yass

Stephen Burns

How to make a house feel like your castle

How to make a house feel like your castle

MOD: The Wickham Point holiday house was updated by Arcke. Photos by Scott Burrows. Produced with BowerBird.

Chic beach house moves with the times

SAY AHHH: Virtual vet visits are on the rise among pet owners. Picture: Supplied

No more nasty thermometers thanks to online vet services

Lyndell Whyte