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A freezing day on the golf course

A freezing day on the golf course

Kay Holstein

A thrashing on the bowling green

A thrashing on the bowling green

George Wisemantel

Gloucester Veterans Golf Club captain and recent winner, Derek Bardwell. Photo supplied

Bardwell's close win in veterans golf

Peter Wildblood

Good as gold: Ariarne Titmus. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

LIVETokyo Olympics day three: gold and bronze for Australia

PRESENTER: ABC TV's celebrity gardener Costa Georgiadis will host the 2021 National Landcare Conference and Awards on August 5 and 6.

Landcare Awards now virtual

Focus: "At the end of the day, you can't please everyone, you have to try and stay true to what you want do do and what your vision is and that's what I am trying to do here. i am trying to do what is right for this place, for me, and the people around me," says Karin Adcock, standing near Pooles Rock at Winmark Wines. Picture: Simone De Peak

From bringing Pandora to Australia, to losing a tonne of money, Karin has done it all

Penelope Green

Police investigating armed robbery in Wingham

Police investigating armed robbery in Wingham

A freezing day on the golf course

A freezing day on the golf course

Kay Holstein

A thrashing on the bowling green

A thrashing on the bowling green

George Wisemantel

South Australia, Victoria to emerge from lockdown while NSW cases grow

GET UP TO DATESouth Australia, Victoria to emerge from lockdown while NSW cases grow

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

Delta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Federal Parliament to go into lockdown next week

Australias 4x100m Womens freestyle relay team (from left) Bronte Campbell, Meg Harris, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell hold their Gold Medals after winning the final with a world record time at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre on Sunday. Picture: AAP/Joe Giddens

DIGESTAustralia claims first gold medal of Tokyo Games

ACT police check cars on the Federal Highway at a Covid checkpoint in January. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Hard border with NSW would halt most ACT criminal investigations

Protesters gathered en masse in Sydney to rally against lockdown measures. Picture: Getty

DIGESTThousands attend protests despite rising virus cases

Andrew Brown

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

Shivé Prema

Get vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

DIGESTGet vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

Janine Graham

What links Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Elton John and fictional TV character Fonzie?

DIGESTOh, the difference 24 hours can make

Janine Graham

Taoufik Makhloufi (L), silver medalist in the 2016 Olympics men's 1500m, has pulled out of Tokyo.

Olympic 1,500m champ out of Tokyo

A freezing day on the golf course

A freezing day on the golf course

Kay Holstein

A thrashing on the bowling green

A thrashing on the bowling green

George Wisemantel

Taoufik Makhloufi (L), silver medalist in the 2016 Olympics men's 1500m, has pulled out of Tokyo.

Olympic 1,500m champ out of Tokyo

Gloucester Veterans Golf Club captain and recent winner, Derek Bardwell. Photo supplied

Bardwell's close win in veterans golf

Peter Wildblood

The timing of events like Australia's world record 4x100m women's freestyle relay effort is welcome relief. Photo: Kaz Photography/Getty Images

OPINIONOlympic Games swimming made for TV | Howard Kotton

Howard Kotton

The Olympic surfing finals have been moved forward to Tuesday as a storm approaches Tokyo.

Tokyo storm blows surf finals to Tuesday

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The Olympic surfing finals have been moved forward to Tuesday as a storm approaches Tokyo.

Tokyo storm blows surf finals to Tuesday

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Russia's gymnastics men's team hail Artur Dalaloyan (left) as a hero for helping them win team gold.

Russians hail Dalaloyan as gold medal hero

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Russia's gymnastics men's team hail Artur Dalaloyan (left) as a hero for helping them win team gold.

Russians hail Dalaloyan as gold medal hero

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Taoufik Makhloufi (L), silver medalist in the 2016 Olympics men's 1500m, has pulled out of Tokyo.

Olympic 1,500m champ out of Tokyo

Taoufik Makhloufi (L), silver medalist in the 2016 Olympics men's 1500m, has pulled out of Tokyo.

Olympic 1,500m champ out of Tokyo

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Diamond Beach couple, Mark and Susan Hammond

Mark and Susan Hammond are buckling up

Jeanene Duncan

Awards showcase outstanding local businesses

Awards showcase outstanding local businesses

Free Tech Savvy Seniors workshops will be held across the region during this month and July.

WHAT'S ONTech savvy courses for our seniors

Diamond Beach couple, Mark and Susan Hammond

Mark and Susan Hammond are buckling up

The Barrington Coast bEATS Festival is coming to the MidCoast area. Photo K Bayer

Food, music and arts trails: bEATS Festival is coming

Council meeting will go ahead

Council meeting will go ahead

To read the latest edition, please click on the cover above.

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Relearning the Ropes: How to Expand Your Skills as a Business Owner

Relearning the Ropes: How to Expand Your Skills as a Business Owner

To read the latest edition, please click on the cover above.

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Your go-to-guide to find the trades and services near you

Your go-to-guide to find the trades and services near you

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

TIME TO GO: Finding a new rental is tricky in COVID times. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: The rental challenge is on

Kirsty Horton

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

Brendan Crabb

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced proposed changes to stamp duty in last year's budget.

Stamp duty changes could lead to increased property prices: Report

Jack Needham

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

Ian Parks returns to his former self after completing the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) shave. Photos supplied

Community support: why Ian loves Gloucester

Anne Keen

Guest speaker from Lifeline for next VIEW gathering

Guest speaker from Lifeline for next VIEW gathering

Judy Earle

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

Gloucester Environment Group climb the cliff face at Woko

Gloucester Environment Group climb the cliff face at Woko

Hilary Kite

CAREFUL: Stonemasons, led by Arthur Whyte-Butler on the right, transport the historic memorial stone into Church of Saint John the Evangelist at Stroud. Picture: Jonathan King

Saving Stroud history

Scott Bevan

HOT FEVER: Hail Satin sees The Foo Fighters cover The Bee Gees.

REVIEWThe Foo Fighters go disco on shock Bee Gees tribute

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TESTING TIME: "Milk" produced in a research laboratory has the backing of traditional dairy farmers in Australia. Picture: supplied.

Farmers partner in animal-free dairy company

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South Australia, Victoria to emerge from lockdown while NSW cases grow

GET UP TO DATESouth Australia, Victoria to emerge from lockdown while NSW cases grow

Simone Biles, of the United States, performs on the uneven bars. Photo: AP Photo/Ashley Landis

PHOTOS20 amazing photos from today's Olympic action

The burning questions Australia asked Google in 2021

The burning questions Australia asked Google in 2021

Janine Graham

Dean Boxall, in calm, collected mode. Yes, this is a file photo. Photo: Dave Hunt

WATCHNow that's how you celebrate a gold medal

Janine Graham

The Salway family, 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

National Photographic Portrait Prize finalists revealed

Amy Martin

Thousands dob in anti-lockdown protestors

GET UP TO DATEThousands dob in anti-lockdown protestors

Janine Graham

Why humans like to be creatures of habit

OPINIONWhy humans like to be creatures of habit

Mary McMillan

By the end of the year, it's likely that nearly all national borders, except perhaps Australia's, will open to fully vaccinated arrivals. Picture: Shutterstock

Australia isn't ready for vaccine passports. Soon we may not have a choice

John Quiggin

The Anglican Church is to be commended for looking seriously into an issue that plagues our society and is a stain on the institution. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONDark truths and the grace of God: Intimate partner violence needs attention

Simon Smart

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

One of six documentaries nominated for an AACTA award is about shark conservationist Valerie Taylor.

Women lead AACTA documentary subjects

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Victoria's lockdown is expected to be lifted, after ten new virus cases were all in isolation.

Vic's 10 new COVID cases as lockdown lifts

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The burning questions Australia asked Google in 2021

The burning questions Australia asked Google in 2021

Environment Minister Sussan Ley is celebrating a Great Barrier Reef decision.

Reef minister cools on criticism of China

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Police are patrolling a Blacktown apartment block where multiple residents are COVID-positive.

Virus outbreak at Sydney apartment block

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TESTING TIME: "Milk" produced in a research laboratory has the backing of traditional dairy farmers in Australia. Picture: supplied.

Farmers partner in animal-free dairy company

Chris McLennan
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Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation trial will continue to hear evidence from an Aghan witness.

Roberts-Smith trial: Afghan witness back

2hrs ago

South Australia, Victoria to emerge from lockdown while NSW cases grow

GET UP TO DATESouth Australia, Victoria to emerge from lockdown while NSW cases grow

Kim Chappell

File photo.

Opportunistic thieves steal goats from Far West property

Billy Jupp

Most of the remaining zombie PELs sit in Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson's seat, or will pending expected rezoning of electorate boundaries.

Anderson's views unchanged, despite Future of Gas statement

Billy Jupp

Burrinjuck dam spilled yesterday afternoon following increased inflows to the catchment. Photo: WaterNSW

Dams begin to spill across NSW

Olivia Calver

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Some strains of microalgae contain more than 40 per cent protein. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONThe superfood that could fix world's hunger programs

Amy Cooper

Easy way to dramatically reduce energy needs of homes

Easy way to dramatically reduce energy needs of homes

Mathew Dickerson