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High speed rail report shows boost for Port
A HIGH speed rail network would equate to a significant boost for Port Macquarie’s property, employment, infrastructure and ...
Oscar, the koala detection dog, killed in Port Macquarie
Bus seatbelt concerns
James Magnussen returns to old stomping ground
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Think of Port Macquarie, think of what? Sand, sea, surfers and ... well, all sorts!
VIDEO, PHOTOS: House explodes at Lakewood
AN elderly woman has collapsed and died after her neighbour's house exploded in flames early on Wednesday morning.
A mother's grief
Regional universities at risk under shake-up
Family games centre comes to town
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Footy tragics: We want you
IT's that time of year when you nail your footy colours to the mast. That's exactly what we'd ...
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Lakewood house fire
AN elderly woman has collapsed and died after her neighbour's house exploded in flames early on Wednesday morning.
Clubs reflect on mixed year
Batter up and hit a home run
Peisley wants Cup ride
United win caps off strong season
PORT United’s reserve-grade grand final win on Saturday capped off a strong month of football for the Green Bloods.
Arlene Blencowe looks to future
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Drugs cloud over Roosters as players' blood results found on criminal's phone
Rugby League's minor premiers the Sydney Roosters have admitted they sacked a sports nutrition company after players' blood ...
Big school, little school
From Cann River's 54 students to Bendigo College's 1750, the states' largest and smallest schools are world's apart.
No expense spared in a moving BHP experience
It is fair to say that the new BHP Billiton boss Andrew Mackenzie did not call Two Men ...
Cap would hit poor hardest, experts warn
Students from poor backgrounds would be hardest hit by a government-imposed limit on university places, tertiary education experts ...
Australia's own JFK moment
The America's Cup win awoke the nation.
Honey trap: imported queen bees bring risks and rewards with them
The first queen bees to arrive in Australia for seven years are expected to bring significant benefits and ...
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Where are they now?
WE ARE looking for former community members and newsmakers. Do you know of someone suitable?
Ceremony honours retired police
Professor headlines Watermark dinner
THE 2013 Watermark Dinner in October will feature Professor Richard Kingsford, an internationally renowned expert on Australia’s water ...
Doll’s house a welcome donation
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Will online streaming of Homeland season three debut save Ten in the ratings?
In a move to trump fast-tracking, Network Ten will stream online the first episode of Homeland season three ...
Federal MP Graham Perrett releases second saucy book
Lawrence Lalor and his “surly worm” are back.
Life after Breaking Bad: Bryan Cranston returns to comedy
It's a long way from the meth labs of Breaking Bad but Emmy-winning star Bryan Cranston has decided on his ...
Zac Efron admits needing rehab
It's been revealed that High School Musical star Zac Efron had to be resuscitated after a big night of partying.
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Waving goodbye to mothering a newborn
Today I said goodbye to the Moses basket that cradled both my daughters during the first few months ...
Don't buy into the 'yummy mummy' fallacy
Sure, mummies can be "yummy", but what if you've just had a baby and don't feel particularly delicious ...
The hardest thing about raising kids
What's the hardest thing about raising kids? It might not be what you think, says psychologist Jodie Benveniste.
Being mindful in everyday life
Barrelling through the day, trying to get everything done, just trying to keep on top of it all? ...
I was cheated by sporting imports, says angry Scots student
He points to the boys in the basketball team photo, counting the number recruited by The Scots College ...
New trends in outdoor furniture
There's no doubt that the popularity of relaxing outdoors during the warmer months is driving the demand for ...
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LIVE Q&A: What's the worst thing about flying?
What's your biggest gripe about air travel? Tell the Tripologist and he'll advise on a solution.
Mossman: Silky Oaks Lodge
The pimped out main treehouse serves as a restaurant without troublesome windows to block the rainforest sounds - ...
Flight test: Hawaiian Airlines
I push the attendant call button. I wait. I push it again. It seems the attendants are more ...
QT Port Douglas
Like the QT resort, Port Douglas is eclectic. The scenic seaside village is a gateway to the one ...