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Morn proves to be a derby day deity in four goal performance | Photos

PHOTOSMorn proves to be a derby day deity in four goal performance | Photos

Lachlan Harper
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The Goannas were winners of one of the NSW Waratahs' Daikin merchandise packs earlier this season.

A Wallaby running with the Goannas

Mel Leigh Dee

Saints and Rangers fight for possession. Photo: File

"Physical, tough game": Kempsey Saints and Macleay Valley Rangers ready to battle it out

Lachlan Harper

Morn proves to be a derby day deity in four goal performance | Photos

PHOTOSMorn proves to be a derby day deity in four goal performance | Photos

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South West Rocks juniors build up an attacking play. Photo: File

Northern NSW Football leads the way in online learning for new coaches

Photo: File

Johnston's brilliant round sees him rise in the ranks

Greg Mayhew

Head to the Kimberley for the Ord Valley Muster. Picture: Sarah Duguid Photography

Kimberley's northern muster to celebrate 20th anniversary

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Sunset over Glasshouse Restaurant. Picture: Destination NSW

Take me home, country roads... to Tamworth's epic food scene

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CLOSED: The NSW border with Victoria remains shut down to all be permit holders. Picture: Border Mail

Latest travel restrictions: what you need to know

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Japan has observed the 75th anniversary of the US bombing of Hiroshima

Atomic bombs, and plans to move cattle to Dorrigo

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Japan has observed the 75th anniversary of the US bombing of Hiroshima

Atomic bombs, and plans to move cattle to Dorrigo

Mick Birtles DSC

Fe H20 by Alex Figgis

Unique art for sale - Sculpture in the Gaol reveal

Japan has observed the 75th anniversary of the US bombing of Hiroshima

Atomic bombs, and plans to move cattle to Dorrigo

Jenny and Roger Gifkins with an embroidery box for the exhibition

Gladstone art exhibition will be one out of the box

SWR Community Dune Care volunteers starting work at Back Beach. Photo: Supplied

South West Rocks Community Dune Care continue their war on weeds

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

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

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

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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

It's private, picturesque and perfect

It's private, picturesque and perfect

RENTAL TRENDS: Nationally, rent values declined 0.3% in the month of June, and 0.5% over the quarter. Photo - Shutterstock.

Rental market changes course

Ruth Lewis

2020 Winner: Cantala Avenue House wins this year's Australian House of the Year. Photo: Christopher Frederick Jones.

Humble restoration defines the true meaning of home

Ruth Lewis

Back in business in the Macleay

Back in business in the Macleay

Orry Berry, Chris Farley, Beth Macdonald, Stephen Prohm and Stephen McNamara. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Willawarrin residents and service providers raise their pinkies to reconnect

Lachlan Harper

Allyson Hickson cuts the ribbon to officially open the Smithtown multi-purpose Basketball Court. Photo: Lachlan Harper

"$10,000 in 10 months": Smithtown community effort delivers newly opened basketball court

Lachlan Harper

Back in business in the Macleay

Back in business in the Macleay

Katy Rogan, Melinda Pavey MP, Mayor Liz Campbell and Craig Milburn use a phone application to turn lights on at Verge Street sporting fields. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Lights, camera, action for Macleay Valley sporting fields

Lachlan Harper

Elizabeth Armer and Leah Hudson. Photo: Lachlan Harper

GOOD NEWSSalad gold: Connecting farmers to the community

Lachlan Harper

The aged care royal commission is investigating the effects of COVID-19 in aged care settings. Picture: Shutterstock

'Underprepared': aged care royal commission investigates COVID-19 response

NSW school clusters grow as state records 14 new cases of COVID-19

NSW school clusters grow as state records 14 new cases of COVID-19

Anne Cahill Lambert is unsure when she will be able to get back to the ACT. Picture: Supplied

'We've got nowhere to go': Canberrans stranded at border as negotiations with NSW continue

Disturbingly, 994 healthcare workers are among Victoria's active cases.

DIGESTA day of devastation, apologies and 17 fatalities

The numbers may just be levelling off, Victorian authorities suggested today.

DIGESTVictorian authorities hopeful cases are stabilising

Alex Crowe

Doing the right thing. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERWhat is the best and latest advice on masks?

Steve Evans

Prime Minister Scott Morrison with Acting Chief Health Officer Paul Kelly after Friday's national cabinet meeting. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Eleven Victorian MPs to quarantine in ACT as virtual parliament explored

Sally Whyte

Slicing and dicing the nation bit by bit

DIGESTSlicing and dicing the nation bit by bit

Janine Graham

Morn proves to be a derby day deity in four goal performance | Photos

PHOTOSMorn proves to be a derby day deity in four goal performance | Photos

44m ago

Coffs' super-sub sinks Saints in mid-week showdown | Photos

PHOTOSCoffs' super-sub sinks Saints in mid-week showdown | Photos

Smithtown Tigers juniors tackle and run hard in round three Group 2 Rugby League action | Photos

PHOTOSSmithtown Tigers juniors tackle and run hard in round three Group 2 Rugby League action | Photos

Rangers women continue their unbeaten streak with 6-1 thrashing | Photos

PHOTOSRangers women continue their unbeaten streak with 6-1 thrashing | Photos

Mitch Korn.

PHOTOSSlow start proves costly for Rangers in first Coastal Premier League loss | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Kempsey Macleay Greyhound Club back on the track in return to action | Photos

PHOTOSKempsey Macleay Greyhound Club back on the track in return to action | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Lower vs Upper Macleay derby sees Yowies move into top four | Photos

PHOTOSLower vs Upper Macleay derby sees Yowies move into top four | Photos

Lachlan Harper

39 goals in three games keeps Rangers undefeated | Photos

PHOTOS39 goals in three games keeps Rangers undefeated | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Is America rockin' in the free world?

OPINIONIs America rockin' in the free world?

Simon Bourke

Some conspiracy theories seem harmless. Others are far from it. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONFrom anti-maskers to 5G conspiracists, the sovereign citizen movement is a broad tent

Tony Nagy

Katta O'Donnell is a law student at La Trobe university

It's time for the government to come clean

Katta O'Donnell

Qantas flight attendant Sara Armbrecht at the Qantas Founders Museum holding two dolls dressed in her minature Qantas uniforms: a Pucci unform worn 1974 to 1985 (left) and the current uniform designed by Martin Grant.

Flights of fashion: Doll collection celebrates century of Qantas uniforms

Geraldine Cardozo

Reforms for NSW retirement villages.

Retirement village reforms welcomed

Eileen Wood

Victoria has reported another record day of COVID-19 fatalities with 19 deaths.

Vic death toll mounts as case numbers fall

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NSW has recorded 14 new cases of coronavirus from almost 20,000 tests.

Tangara cases jump to 11 with NSW on alert

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After rules changed late last week, Canberrans are unable to drive home through NSW from Victoria.

PM hopes stuck Canberrans get border fix

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The Aged Care Royal Commission is examining homes where residents died of COVID-19.

Virus 'starkly exposed' aged care flaws

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Locky Gilbert Photo: Supplied

Locky's looking for love in a lockdown

Sharon Hansen
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Brenda Melling with replicas of her father's war medals.

Officer organises replica war medals for grieving family

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Colleen Adams' remains were found buried in the backyard of the home she shared with Geoffrey Adams.

SA man on trial for cold case killing

Tim Dornin
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Traditional owners say they're deeply hurt by Rio Tinto's revelations at the Juukan Gorge inquiry.

Heritage 'belittled' in WA site blast

Michael Ramsey
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Achiveing a successful winter lambing is possible with a lambing plan, according to Jim Meckiff.

Top tips for winter lambing

Stephen Burns

Farmers move stock from the bed of Lake George near Collector as the lake fills after heavy rain in the area. Photo by Dion Georgopoulos.

Snow, floods, and drought-ending rains

John Ellicott

Dr Sarah McDonald, NSW DPI, led a major study comparing set stocking, rotational grazing and domestic stock exclusion in north western NSW rangeland environments. Rotational grazing compared well in exclusion areas.

Rotation vs set stocking

Bob Freebairn

Happy, healthy and so cute despite the unexpected way she arrived. Picture: Supplied

OPINIONThrow out the birth plan and go with the flow

Christy Kidner

Six easy choices to make to build a more sustainable home

Six easy choices to make to build a more sustainable home

JOYFUL: The garden is the perfect place to soothe and inspire your soul.

Nothing like getting down and dirty to lift your spirits

John Gabriele