The Macleay Argus
Tuesday, 24 May
Federal Election
Video: Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo
Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg
Mardi Borg and Sue Stephenson
Federal Election
Scrutineers keep close eye on 'see-sawing' Cowper election results
Pat Conaghan (Nationals), Caz Heise (Independent)
Ruby Pascoe
Country Universities Centre Macleay Valley turns one in Kempsey
Newsroom
Country Universities Centre (CUC) Macleay Valley has celebrated its first birthday on Thursday, May 19. Photo supplied
Digest
The brutality of elections as the new PM takes over - and takes off
Steve Evans
The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP
Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo
Mardi Borg and Sue Stephenson • 1hr ago
Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg
Labor on track for majority government
Paul Osborne
The Albanese Labor government looks set for a House majority but faces a larger Senate crossbench.
No evidence monkeypox has mutated: WHO
The WHO says genome sequencing of monkeypox cases will help inform understanding of the outbreak.
Our History
Bill Flanigan - From Red Baron remnants to the Festival of Spring
Phil Lee
William (Bill) Flanigan inspecting a dahlia bloom in 1970 (Macleay Argus)
Kundabung cowboy prepares to again appear on the world stage
Kundabung bull rider Levi Ward (right) will head to Texas in December. Photo: supplied
Paul Jobber
As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory
Hannah Neale, Doug Dingwall, Sarah Basford Canales
Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot
'We want to say thank you': Crescent Head Lions Club folds after 46 years
A volunteer from a neighbouring club (third from left) with Crescent Head Lions Club members (back L to R) Alan Loveday, Rosie Gray, Steve Eldridge and Wayne French. (Front L to R) Jo Watts and Brad Weekes. Photo supplied
Mardi Borg
Federal Election
Down to the wire in close Cowper contest; Gillespie retains Lyne
Sue Stephenson
Pat Conaghan (Nationals), Caz Heise (Independent) and David Gillespie (re-elected Nationals MP for Lyne)
Rangers look to make amends in Coastal League One Women's clash
Shelby Coleman gets a pass away in the clash with Coffs United on May 7. Photo: Penny Tamblyn
All polling places will be open for election day: AEC
Olivia Ireland
All polling booths are set to be open across the country tomorrow. Picture: Karleen Minney
Federal Election
Reader poll: candidates respond to the issues that matter to you
(L to R): Faye Aspiotis (One Nation), Keith McMullen (Labor), Pat Conaghan (The Nationals), Caz Heise (Independent), Simon Chaseling (Liberal Democrats), Joshua Fairhall (United Australia Party) and Timothy Nott (The Greens).
Sue Stephenson
PM confirms no plans to repeal voluntary assisted dying ban on territories as NSW laws pass
Lucy Bladen, Finn McHugh, Dan Jervis-Bardy
Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne said Canberrans were being treated as second-class citizens. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Webster answers Cowan's call to arms as Mustangs return home
Mal Webster
Paul Jobber
Kempsey Saleyard's multi-million-dollar upgrades get mooving along
Newsroom
Upgrade work is currently underway at Kempsey Regional Saleyards. Photo: File
Two charged in Kempsey after firearms, drugs found in abandoned vehicle
Newsroom
Photo: File

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NSW confirms second encephalitis death
Authorities say the mosquitoes which spread the virus have declined in number, but risks remain.
Employees in aches and pains from working at home
Lillian Altman • 8m ago
ERGONOMICS: Physio Freedom director and physiotherapist Clifton Watt gives ergonomic working from home tips. Picture: Anthony Brady
Class action call for Victoria triple zero
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Confidence stabilises after sharp drop
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Blues more credible and raising the bar as 2022 season progresses
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Howard Kotton
Rajasthan books place in IPL qualifier
A brilliant 93 from England's Moeen Ali was not enough to earn Super Kings victory in the IPL.
Russia ban to protect athletes: IOC's Bach
IOC President Thomas Bach said bans protect, not punish, Russian athletes.
Kundabung cowboy prepares to again appear on the world stage
Paul Jobber
Kundabung bull rider Levi Ward (right) will head to Texas in December. Photo: supplied
Rangers look to make amends in Coastal League One Women's clash
Shelby Coleman gets a pass away in the clash with Coffs United on May 7. Photo: Penny Tamblyn
Federal Election
Opinion
This is what happens when you treat voters like misbehaving teenagers
Former PM John Howard with Ryan MP Julian Simmonds during the campaign. Mr Simmonds was defeated by the Greens. Picture: AAP
Zoë Wundenberg
Subscriber • Opinion
The Liberal Party has a stinker of a problem with its Coalition partner
Crispin Hull
The Liberal Party has lost its identity in its coalition with the Nationals. Is it time for a partnership rethink? Pictures: Keegan Carroll, James Croucher, Sitthixay Ditthavong
Federal Election
Video: Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo
Mardi Borg and Sue Stephenson
Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg
What's On
What's on
What's On: your Mid North Coast events and activities guide
Stilt walkers at the 2019 Slice of Haven. Photo: Liz Langdale
Newsroom
What's on
Lest we forget: Region prepares to commemorate Anzac Day
Lisa Tisdell
There will be Anzac Day services across the region.
What's on
Meet the candidates forum to put spotlight on housing issues
The meet the candidates housing forum on Thursday, April 28 will go online with a Zoom webinar.
What'S on
Rotary's big book bonanza is back
What'S on
See this stunning show of local fauna before it disappears
Vanessa Arundale
Exhibition of "Wildlife in the Macleay"
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Farmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria
Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser
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Living with climate disasters
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22
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Goat yoga sets the baa for mental health care
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield
Race to the Regions
City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office
CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.
Chris McLennan
No end in sight in race to the regions
Gemma Purves
Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia
Gemma Purves
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Video: Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo
Mardi Borg and Sue Stephenson
Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg
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