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Tony Kingston doing the job as a 'ring-in' for Merewether against his mates. Photo supplied

50s cricket comes to town

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Encouragement award winner for Feburary: Sienna Macdonald (Little Athletics)

Encouraging our young athletes

Anne Keen

Author talk: Mark Brandi will be part of a Skype session at Taree Library, which the community is invited to attend.

Chance to listen and speak to author Mark Brandi

Summer soundtrack: James Reyne made an unforgettable debut on Countdown in 1979 and has been part of the Australian music scene since.

James Reyne back on the road

Helen Knight

Clan Murray at the Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival. File photo

Murray Clan Society to celebrate 40 years of gatherings

Author talk: Mark Brandi will be part of a Skype session at Taree Library, which the community is invited to attend.

Chance to listen and speak to author Mark Brandi

DEMOCRACY: Political party volunteers have been busy manning Singleton's early voting centre since it opened on March 11.Polling closes on Saturday at 6:00pm.

Close vote expected in Upper Hunter

Louise Nichols

Taking a leap: Leanne Boyd and Darcy from Nabiac compete at last year's Nabiac Show. It's on again this Saturday and includes ring events, pavilion displays, show jumping, dog show, grand parade, children's activities, pet show and a fireworks finale.

Your guide to what's on across the Mid Coast this weekend

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Ruth Lewis

Winners: Gloucester Rural Supplies were crowned winners at the NSW CRT Business Partner of the Year for 2018 at the CRT National Conference.

NSW Business of the year

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Happy sounds: Discover a range of CROS devices that will help you enjoy conversations more, even in the noisiest of social situations.

Hear both sides of the story with CROS

Biswajit Sadangi

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Ruth Lewis

Sweet music: Troy grew up listening to Guns and Roses, Motley Crue, Abba and the Bee Gees, and he loves the Beatles.

Mid North Coast Now | Wauchope’s music man

Letitia Fitzpatrick

Plenty of room for guests

House of the Week

Read Three Valleys Domain here

Ruth Lewis

Where coastal meets rural

Showcase property

READY TO RIDE: Cyclists get in practice for the upcoming Royal Far West charity ride through south-west NSW.

Ride for country kids

Summer soundtrack: James Reyne made an unforgettable debut on Countdown in 1979 and has been part of the Australian music scene since.

James Reyne back on the road

Helen Knight

Irene Waters officially launches her book about her adventures in Tanna surrounded by her old friends in Gloucester. Photo supplied.

A nightmare in paradise

Di Montague

READY TO RIDE: Cyclists get in practice for the upcoming Royal Far West charity ride through south-west NSW.

Ride for country kids

The recipients of Stratford Coal funding for 2019 joined together to celebrate at a presentation night in Gloucester. Photo supplied

Funds for future careers

Anne Keen

Bill Freeman with wife, Merlin (Merle). Photos: submitted

Vale Bill Freeman

Bull rider Cliff Richardson at the 2018 Wingham Show.

From our archives: Bull ride at the Wingham Show 2018 | Photos and video

From our archives: Wingham Show 2000 to 2012 | Photos

From our archives: Wingham Show dog show 2006 to 2017 | Photos

An Ambulance Victoria officer runs away from a seal at Port Fairy on Saturday afternoon.

Watch as rogue seal chases ambo after attacking woman

Combat crime: Manning Great Lakes Police District Commander Superintendent Shane Cribb spoke about crime trends and preventative measures at the first community safety precinct committee meeting of 2019.

Police and community come together to discuss crime concerns

Rob Douglas

Morrison gives his version of talks in tense interview with Waleed Aly

Michael Koziol

From our archives: Nabiac Show 2016 to 2018 | Photos

Scott Calvin

Photo: WSL/Matt Dunbar

The master, Kelly Slater, surfs on

Don't believe the hype about alkaline water

Dr Mary McMillan

Flexible work requires more than lip service

Zoë Wundenberg

Indigenous people among most vulnerable

Marlie Thomas

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Businessman and political candidate Clive Palmer says MPs should have a maximum of two terms.

Palmer wants pollies to retire at 70

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Victoria's Deputy Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton says there's a fresh measles alert in Melbourne.

Measles health alert issued in Melbourne

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One Nation's James Ashby reportedly sought $US20 million in funds from US lobby groups.

PM slams One Nation over gun lobby scandal

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Lake Macquarie coal power station on federal shortlist for tax dollars

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The WA government will replace the cladding on four Perth hospitals.

Perth hospitals cladding to be replaced

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The inquest into William Tyrrell's disappearance and suspected death continues.

'It felt like a scream': William's carer

Sarah McPhee
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Victoria's Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton says spectator violence at AFL matches is getting worse.

Charges, bans pending after AFL brawl

Melissa Meehan
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IN STRIFE: Ines Basic leaves Cleveland Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

MAFS star Ines pleads guilty after Christmas Day meltdown

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Jeremy and Carmen Cooper, Marulan, at a Wagyu finishing farm in the Iga Prefecture.

How early weaning could change Australian Wagyu carcases

Lucy Kinbacher
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Multiple champion Australian sire, Redoute’s Choice with stallion handler Joe Hickey on parade at Arrowfield Stud, Scone, last August. Photo Virginia Harvey

Redoute's Choice dead at 22

Virginia Harvey
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Supreme interbreed champion bull went to Yamba Novell N146, who was also the grand champion Angus bull, held by Stuart Hobbs and pictured with ribbon presenter John Gordon, Glendower Angus, Blayney.

Blayney Show's best of the best | Photos

Hannah Powe

'Once-in-a-lifetime' experience at Western Plains Zoo

John Rozentals

More than just a 'motel of the seas', cruising is a must-do travel experience

Scott McRae

Photo: Lifetime Private Retreats

South Australia: You're soaking in it ... with the best views available

QUALITY TIME: While toys can be great tools for enrichment, they're not a substitute for quality, interactive time spent with your dog.

Keep your dog digging playtime

RSPCA
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TOO TIRED: Daytime sleepiness is just one of the symptoms of sleep disorders and causes for it are many, from polymyalgia rheumatica or chronic fatigue syndrome to narcolepsy.

When too much sleep is not enough

HealthShare

Troy Purple (Instagram @simplysandscribes) creates stunning art on the sands of Moon Bay with nothing but a short stick and a majestic natural canvas. Photo: Ben Smyth

'Sand Scribe' Troy Purple carves out a natural therapy

Ben Smyth