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Kempsey Officer in Charge, Inspector Martin Burke. Photo: Stephen Katte

Property crime on the rise in Kempsey, police say 'lock it before you leave it'

Stephen Katte

The damage done to Stuarts Point Oval cricket pitch. Photo: Supplied

Senseless damage leaves Stuarts Point/Eungai cricket club without a training or playing surface

Lachlan Harper

Police will allege in court, that the accused has been involved in several break and enter offences since April 2020 in the West and South Kempsey areas. Photo: Stephen Katte

Teen charged with Kempsey break and enter offences

Keely Smith.

PHOTOSDiving in at McElhone Memorial Pool for Sheridan Legal Qualifying Meet | Photos

Stewart Witchard, Trish Jackson, Marika Crilley, Kristina Giorgi, Linc McCarthy and Lachlan Ball pictured with Kevin the Scarecrow. Photo: Supplied

The show goes on for Kevin the Scarecrow

No victory for blade runner caught by Kempsey Police after cutting his mate's grass

No victory for blade runner caught by Kempsey Police after cutting his mate's grass

IMPORTANT WORK: A koala named Lismore Myrtle is in the spotlight as Port Macquarie Koala Hospital clinical director Cheyne Flanagan guides NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams around the koala hospital

Mid North Coast Koala hospital gifted new land

Lisa Tisdell
1hr ago

Kempsey Officer in Charge, Inspector Martin Burke. Photo: Stephen Katte

Property crime on the rise in Kempsey, police say 'lock it before you leave it'

Stephen Katte

The damage done to Stuarts Point Oval cricket pitch. Photo: Supplied

Senseless damage leaves Stuarts Point/Eungai cricket club without a training or playing surface

Lachlan Harper

ON THE MOVE: Nesting season typically starts early November and beachgoers are asked to keep an eye out for turtles on beaches along NSW's Mid North Coast. Photo: Supplied

Call for sea turtle spotters along Mid North Coast as nesting season begins

Kirsty McBain, standing up bushfire victims'.

Fire focus shouldn't be lost on Friday - or any day

41m ago

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Claire Briant with cavoodle Arlo at the ACT Companion Dog Club. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERDemand for certain dogs spikes as humans seek companionship in pandemic

Laura Hamilton, right, and her 81-year-old mother Evon McGuinness have been isolating together since March. They went to the South Melbourne Markets on Wednesday morning. Picture: Katie Johnson

'I might cry': Melbourne shakes off 112 days of lockdown

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

Janine Graham

Head nurse Lauren Parker conducts a COVID-19 test at the drive-in testing site for Canberra's southside. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONWhat have we learnt from our COVID-19 experience?

Ian Ring

Inset: Montague St Bridge today. Photo: Twitter @MontagueStBridg

Bridge bingle signals return to new normal for Vic

Janine Graham

Health Department secretary Brendan Murphy. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Government in more vaccine talks, under pressure to release more detail

Sally Whyte

Beau Mainey with Jess from Kempsey Macleay RSL Club. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Beau Mainey selected as Macleay Sportsperson of the Month

Lachlan Harper

Keely Smith.

PHOTOSDiving in at McElhone Memorial Pool for Sheridan Legal Qualifying Meet | Photos

The damage done to Stuarts Point Oval cricket pitch. Photo: Supplied

Senseless damage leaves Stuarts Point/Eungai cricket club without a training or playing surface

Lachlan Harper

Beau Mainey with Jess from Kempsey Macleay RSL Club. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Beau Mainey selected as Macleay Sportsperson of the Month

Photo: File

New track layout to be debuted as Akubra Classic returns to Greenhill Speedway

Lachlan Harper

Ethan Dowling. Photo: File

Dowling swaps willow for iron to take out B grade at Kempsey Golf Club

Graeme Dyet

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

The sunset viewing area near Hay offers views across the flower-filled fields. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The drive-through towns that will make you want to stop a while

Michael Turtle

ACT residents can travel to Tasmania with quarantining from Monday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERThe Tasmanian border is open. Here's what you need to know before you go

Kathryn Lewis

Shannon Noll is back on the road for Great Southern Nights.

Great Southern Nights: 1000 gigs to get you up and moving

Brittany Lazarus

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Hundreds of photos gathered for Kempsey Shire bushfire exhibition

Photo: File

New track layout to be debuted as Akubra Classic returns to Greenhill Speedway

Lachlan Harper

Kempsey Riverside Markets will be held at the Kempsey Racecourse on Saturday. Photo: Supplied

Kempsey Riverside Markets are heading to the races

Ruby Pascoe

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Hundreds of photos gathered for Kempsey Shire bushfire exhibition

Crescent Head main beach now has it's flags up. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Surf Live Saving flags up for beach goers in the Mid North Coast

Under the watchful eye of Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach, Vicki Allman, participants can learn the intricacies of tennis. Photo: Supplied

South West Rocks Tennis Club hosting clinic for school aged children during holidays

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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Your future trip is outback

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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

Macleay Valley's most spectacular

Macleay Valley's most spectacular

Macleay Valley's most spectacular

Macleay Valley's most spectacular

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

Magnificent Macleay family farm

Magnificent Macleay family farm

House of the Week

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

With all the charm of yesteryear

With all the charm of yesteryear

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Back in business in the Macleay

Back in business in the Macleay

Stewart Witchard, Trish Jackson, Marika Crilley, Kristina Giorgi, Linc McCarthy and Lachlan Ball pictured with Kevin the Scarecrow. Photo: Supplied

The show goes on for Kevin the Scarecrow

Members of the Dondingalong RFS brigade with MP Melinda Pavey, Dunghutti Elder Uncle Bob, RFS Lower North Coast Superintendent Lachlann Ison, Mayor Liz Campbell and Member of the NSW Legislative Council Catherine Cusack. Photo: Lachlan Harper

PHOTOSDondingalong Rural Fire Service Station cuts the ribbon to begin a new era | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Back in business in the Macleay

Back in business in the Macleay

Strong youth presence as local Mountain Bikers get back to basics | Photos

PHOTOSStrong youth presence as Mountain Bikers get back to basics | Photos

Lachlan Harper

File photo

Dondingalong Bush Fire Brigade ready to roll into new era

Keely Smith.

PHOTOSDiving in at McElhone Memorial Pool for Sheridan Legal Qualifying Meet | Photos

Christian Webster.

PHOTOSDondingalong Brigade acknowledged for tireless efforts in Black Summer bush-fires | Photos

Members of the Dondingalong RFS brigade with MP Melinda Pavey, Dunghutti Elder Uncle Bob, RFS Lower North Coast Superintendent Lachlann Ison, Mayor Liz Campbell and Member of the NSW Legislative Council Catherine Cusack. Photo: Lachlan Harper

PHOTOSDondingalong Rural Fire Service Station cuts the ribbon to begin a new era | Photos

Strong youth presence as local Mountain Bikers get back to basics | Photos

PHOTOSStrong youth presence as Mountain Bikers get back to basics | Photos

Macleay Valley junior cricketers begin their season | Photos

PHOTOSMacleay Valley junior cricketers begin their season | Photos

Lachlan Harper

2nd grade: Mainey's day out, Rocks dominate and Mitchell's match-winning bowling for Rovers | Photos

2nd grade: Mainey's day out, Rocks dominate and Mitchell's match-winning bowling for Rovers | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Brett Hutley.

PHOTOSPremier League returns with Rovers off to an unbeaten start | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Griffin Ryan.

PHOTOSGrand final goes down to the wire as Rangers just miss out on glory | Photos

Lachlan Harper

It's vital that we accept responsibility for the emotional clutter of our own making. Picture: Shutterstock.

Time to clean up our emotional clutter

Gary Bentley
2hrs ago

The Drip. Photo: Mudgee District Environment Group

REAL AUSTRALIACan a walk cure all that ails you?

Tom Melville

Picture: Novikov Aleksey/Shutterstock

OPINIONThe shameful truth about my mother and Roy Orbison

Marie Low

Marj Thornton (nee Pullen) left with her friend Joy as special wireless operators at Kedleston Hall in the early 1940s.

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

NATIONAL TREASURE: Jack Thompson thinks there's something special about seeing a film at the cinema. Photo: Peter Brew-Bevan

It's never too late, says Jack

Samara Ross

Advocate says older workers' jobs are threatened by the government's new JobMaker scheme.

JobMaker sees older workers dumped by employers

Eileen Wood

Australia Post chief Christine Holgate says she has not been told she's been stood down.

Australia Post chief queries investigation

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Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton was asked to provide a new statement to the inquiry.

Flights return despite Vic inquiry delay

V/Line has sacked chief James Pinder amid allegations stemming from a corruption investigation.

V/Line sacks boss, ends cleaning contract

32m ago

Senators have been told there is no time limit for people to contact Centrelink to get their refund.

Centrelink chases thousands to repay debts

32m ago

Kirsty McBain, standing up bushfire victims'.

Fire focus shouldn't be lost on Friday - or any day

Janine Graham
41m ago

A released male brush-tailed rock wallaby in the national park in 2019.

Endangered wallabies sighted, population boosted

Kimberley Price
41m ago

The lawyer for Ben Cousins has cross-examined his former partner about his access to their children.

Ben Cousins' ex grilled about custody feud

Michael Ramsey
45m ago

A Melbourne childcare centre is closed after a girl tested positive to COVID-19.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

51m ago

The top-priced ram with purchaser Brian Anderson, Binda, Hazeldean's Bea Bradley Litchfield and Jim Litchfield, and Nutrien's Rick Power.

Hazeldean sells 180 rams to $7750 top

Olivia Calver
11m ago

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Grain Storage Extension Project manager, Chris Warrick, is encouraging growers to consider protectants post-harvest on cereal grains, where appropriate. Photo: GRDC

Grain protectant guide for growers ahead of storage

41m ago

David Hardwick emphasising a certain point when explaining the concept of regenerating rural landscapes.

Regenerating landscapes bootcamp| Photos

Stephen Burns

The Panopticon House project negotiates modernist and classical rural villa ideals, while balancing the conceptual counterpoint of 'viewing to' and 'viewing from', all while striving to be carbon-neutral. Picture: TM Photo.

The hilltop glass house of eternal views

41m ago

When we perform acts of kindness, we also feel lighter, happier and healthier within ourselves too. Picture: Shutterstock.

Why we should choose kindness

Jessie Mitchell
1hr ago

When online motherhood forums fall victim to judgement and negativity instead of help and encouragement. Picture: Shutterstock.

Rise of keyboard mummy shamers

Christy Kidner
2hrs ago