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Body of woman found on riverbank at Barrington

Body of woman found on riverbank at Barrington

Pacific nations will receive shipments of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine manufactured in Australia.

Year-end now target for COVID jabs: Tehan

Colin Brinsden and Tracey Ferrier
2hrs ago

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has died at Windsor Castle aged 99.

Prince Philip dies at Windsor aged 99

Laura Elston

St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow. Picture: Diana Lange/Shuttersotck

It's in the tsars: win a $22,990 Russian river cruise

Joanne Crawford

BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

Dr Anne Quain

Free grant writing workshop - back by popular demand

Free grant writing workshop - back by popular demand

Local act: The Choir Girls, a regular act at the Wingham Farmers' Markets, will be competing in the Busker Muster competition. Photo: Scott Calvin

WHAT'S ONEntertainers take to the streets for Wingham's first Busker Muster

Julia Driscoll

Body of woman found on riverbank at Barrington

Body of woman found on riverbank at Barrington

Pacific nations will receive shipments of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine manufactured in Australia.

Year-end now target for COVID jabs: Tehan

Colin Brinsden and Tracey Ferrier
2hrs ago

Snowing at Great Lake. Picture: Facebook/Karen Harrison.

Excitement as snow hits Tasmania

55m ago

CARE Australia has provided aid to Papua New Guinea since 1989. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, its work has included education on the importance of regularly washing hands and social distancing, as well as trying to dispel COVID-19 myths. Picture: Supplied.

PNG to receive Australian-produced AstraZeneca vaccines

Vaccine setback a huge blow to tourism industry

DIGESTVaccine setback a huge blow to tourism industry

New advice for the AstraZeneca vaccine will limit the jab to those over 50. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERWhat you need to know about the AstraZeneca advice change

Prime Minister Scott Morrison making the announcement. Picture: Screenshot

Labor criticises govt for not securing more vaccine deals

Labor leader Rebecca White and Premier Peter Gutwein

DIGESTSpicy start to Tasmania's election campaign

Young women are the most reluctant group in the country to get a COVID-19 vaccine, researchers say. Picture: Karleen Minney

Why young women are the most reluctant to get the vaccine

Cassandra Morgan

Time PM phones a few friends over vaccine rollout

DIGESTTime PM phones a few friends over vaccine rollout

There will be green and red flights into New Zealand. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERHere's how the NZ travel bubble will work

Steve Evans

Prince Philip, who has died at 99, in action in a carriage driving competition in Windsor in 1984.

Sport pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

US authorities have revealed details of the crash that left Tiger Woods badly injured.

Woods was speeding before crash: sheriff

Stefanie Dazio

Rick Patzold completed his 311th marathon during the Oz Bucketts Challenge in Gloucester. Photo Anne Keen

Avid runners complete 10 marathons in 10 days

Anne Keen

Prince Philip, who has died at 99, in action in a carriage driving competition in Windsor in 1984.

Sport pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

LOSS: Jack Steele and his Saints teammates look dejected after losing against Essendon. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONJust a form slump or is it game over for the Saints?

Rohan Connolly

A Grade winner James McLeod and B Grade winner Mark Howland

Top results on the Gloucester golf course

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

LISTENCatch up on the podcast about the bush and for the bush

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

LISTENCatch up on the podcast about the bush and for the bush

Free grant writing workshop - back by popular demand

Free grant writing workshop - back by popular demand

Local act: The Choir Girls, a regular act at the Wingham Farmers' Markets, will be competing in the Busker Muster competition. Photo: Scott Calvin

WHAT'S ONEntertainers take to the streets for Wingham's first Busker Muster

Julia Driscoll

Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Sydney company performing The Mikado in 2019. The group will be in Gloucester for two performances on April 17.

WHAT'S ONGilbert and Sullivan operettas showcase headed to Gloucester

Anne Keen

Free grant writing workshop - back by popular demand

Free grant writing workshop - back by popular demand

The Stroud Show celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend. Photo Nyomi Aubrey Photography

WHAT'S ONStroud Show 2021 a century in the making

Prior to MidCoast Council's change to the market policy in 2019 the Gloucester Community Markets were run by the Gloucester Freemasons.

WHAT'S ONGloucester Community Markets are back

Anne Keen

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

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Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

AFTER THE STORM: Those impacted by floods should talk to their property manager or landlord and insurance company as soon as possible. Photo - Shutterstock.

Help for those impacted by floods

VACANCIES: According to SQM Research there are now less vacancies at the national level compared to January 2020 just prior to the first outbreak of Covid-19 in Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

The worst is over for landlords as vacancies fall

CONSIDERATIONS: Property investment isn't for everyone. If you are considering investing in property, it is essential to weigh up the pros and cons. Photo - Shutterstock.

The pros and cons of property investing

BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

Dr Anne Quain

Free grant writing workshop - back by popular demand

Free grant writing workshop - back by popular demand

Year one students Samantha Charlier and Jessie Webb

Barrington Public School's Easter festivities

BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

The Stroud Show celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend. Photo Nyomi Aubrey Photography

WHAT'S ONStroud Show 2021 a century in the making

Gloucester High School Duke of Ed students at the start of their hike. Photo supplied

GHS Duke of Ed students learn about Scotch Broom

Rob Seale

Snowing at Great Lake. Picture: Facebook/Karen Harrison.

Excitement as snow hits Tasmania

55m ago

A hard-drumming scene from Sound of Metal. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWRewarding story of a great loss

Home and Away actress Charlotte Best impressively handles the physical and emotional requirements of the role. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWThriller showcases rising talents

Voyagers explores the darker side of human nature. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSpace is no place for holding back

A scene from Collective. Picture: Supplied

Amazing expose of a healthcare disaster

Ron Cerabona

LARGER THAN LIFE: Tributes flowed for Tommy Raudonikis (right) as rugby league lost one of its great characters. Wayne Bennett and Prime Minster Scott Morrison lauded his career.

WATCHMemories of throwing hooks with Tommy Raudonikis

Matt McLennan

SPRUNG: Regurgitator are excited to play shows again after a 15-month break from the stage due to the pandemic.

MUSICRegurgitator prefer the new stuff better than the old stuff

Josh Leeson

Year one students Samantha Charlier and Jessie Webb

Barrington Public School's Easter festivities

The spirit of the game is open for interpretation. Picture Shutterstock

OPINIONA white-collar criminal in the making

B. R. Doherty

Retired Lance Corporal David Scott played The Last Post at his Perth retirement village.

Sacrifice of war not forgotten during COVID

Gavin Briggs

Life is a great teacher for high school bullies

Life is a great teacher for high school bullies

John Malouff

SOLE SURVIVOR: Make sure your feet don't let you down as you age. Photo: Shutterstock

How to look after ageing feet

Geraldine Cardozo

ONE OF THE BEST: Les Bowen, pictured in his trophy room, is one of Australia's most awarded tattoo artists.

Proud body of work for tattooing legend

John Piggott

Make a will? We'd rather get our teeth pulled

Make a will? We'd rather get our teeth pulled

Geraldine Cardozo

Support will continue for Australian film and TV production, allowing movies like Thor to be made.

Pandemic support programs extend for arts

26m ago

Snowing at Great Lake. Picture: Facebook/Karen Harrison.

Excitement as snow hits Tasmania

55m ago

Bulli Medical Practice Dr Julie Baze and nurse Rebecca Jeffery. Picture: Sylvia Liber

New vaccine advice triggers concerned calls, cancellations to GPs

1hr ago

Australian Cardinal Edward Cassidy served as a Vatican diplomat and administrator for 52 years.

Former Vatican envoy Cardinal Cassidy dies

1hr ago

Australia's wine export dispute with China could reach the WTO, Trade Minister Dan Tehan says.

Australia may take China to WTO over wine

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
1hr ago

A woman's body has been found on the banks of the swollen Barrington River, after recent floods.

Body of 78yo woman missing in floods found

Tiffanie Turnbull
1hr ago

Battery storage was found to be cheaper and greener than gas plants in managing peak energy demand.

Batteries best to meet peak power demands

Tiffanie Turnbull
1hr ago

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

Chloe Hope
2hrs ago

'Pure joy' on display in Dorset Horn ring

'Pure joy' on display in Dorset Horn ring

Billy Jupp

Chief steward Joe Byrnes, fifth-placed Lindsay Brown, fourth-placed William Cox, third- placed Megan Baker, reserve champion Monte Barnes, champion Reece Webster and ASC NSW president Tim Kapp.

Persistence pays dividends for Bathurst teen Reece Webster

Billy Jupp

Victoria Giovas from St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Coonabarabran and her favourite sheep.

Faces of the 2021 Sydney Royal meat sheep competitions

Lucy Kinbacher
Billy Jupp
Olivia Calver

TIMELESS DESIGN: Durable natural stone, timbers, ceramic and leathers are timeless materials used throughout as seen here in the kitchen, mudroom, master suite, pantry and main bathroom below. Georgie Shepherd Interior Design, Urban Habitats - Builder. Photos: David Sievers. Published with BowerBird Architecture.

Bungalow embraces past and present in a warm, country style home for a large family

Vickii Byram

Living with pets inside can be messy but it's worth every wipe

Living with pets inside can be messy but it's worth every wipe

Should a one-hundred-point ID check could be required to create a social media account? Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONShould social media require an ID check before signing up?

Mathew Dickerson