The coastline did not escape the wild weather over the weekend.
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Oxide Park basketball court given final face lift
THE basketball court at Oxide Park has received its final face lift.
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Lives lost in floodwaters
Wild weather has claimed three lives following three separate incidents.
Group links more than 45 deaths to child sex offenders
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Fisherman speaks about talking to Rye Hunt | Video
Brazilian fisherman says he has "no doubt" he saw Rye Hunt the day after he went missing.
East coast of Australia hammered by storm | photos
Heavy rains, king tides and flash flooding continue to impact on eastern Australia.
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Bush captain Dean Hurrell led from the front in 20-point win.
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Queanbeyan watches as river hits its peak after wet weather
The NSW State Emergency Services says no evacuations have been ordered despite warnings of minor flooding as the ...
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John Schmidt named as the new NSW electoral commissioner
A man armed with anti-money laundering experience has emerged as the new electoral commissioner in NSW.
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From documentaries about artists, musicians and photographers to a look at the Louvre, this is a diverse program.
The Ring and The Grudge characters take a swing at baseball in Japan
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Life & Style
Hastings students win at model UN Assembly
Four year 11 students from Port Macquarie Campus were great delegates for their country and proud representatives of ...
Sports teams shine at college
MacKillop College sports teams have achieved some outstanding success at state level competitions.
MacKillop hockey player in state team
High school student Annika Toohey was chosen to compete in School Sport Australia Championships
Maestro mentors piano students
Piano students from the Hastings were inspired to aim for excellence by Piers Lane masterclass.
GPs call for crackdown on booming out-of-hours doctor services
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Worrying rise in accidental overdose of prescription drug methotrexate
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Opinion
Rethink needed on school uniform policy
Is it time to rethink gender-based school uniform policies?
Sport has become more than just a game
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