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OUR journalists across the region get out and about to interview some very interesting people.
Wauchope Hospital’s theatre upgrade complete
Clubhouse marks one year milestone
Schools gather to play
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Illawarra residents pump $2.5 billion into pokies
NSW: Every week, the Illawarra feeds nearly $50 million through the pokies.
Masters fire sale to start Monday
NRL Round 25: Broncos v Storm | Photos
The Storm were given a taste of what a premature finals exit would feel like as Brisbane Broncos ...
7-Eleven's wage fraud sparks $170 billion blow back
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National
How barrister Charles Waterstreet caused Rogerson, McNamara trial to be aborted
The first trial of Roger Rogerson and Glen McNamara was aborted in August last year after McNamara's then ...
Private citizen crowdfunds to pay for FOI into census failure after being slapped with an exorbitant fee by ABS
William Summer was not alone on census night. He and millions of Australians wasted hours trying to log on to ...
Job security and flexibility - a key to addressing the gender gap
NAB manager Sally Collins was furious when she was told she could not do her senior management job ...
ABC under fire over deal with vitamin giant Swisse Wellness
The ABC has come under fire for signing a sponsorship deal with Swisse Wellness that will help the ...
We will smash their business model: Simon Birmingham outlines private college crackdown
Fly-by-night private colleges with high drop-out rates are set to lose access to taxpayer subsidies under a federal ...
Let Indian military train in northern Australia, leading defence scholar says
Australia should give the Indian military access to Darwin and key training ranges in the far north as ...
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How Nabo connects you to your neighbours
INSIDE the social media tool that builds relationships with your neighbours.
Mid North Coast Now | edition 5
Make sure you catch up on some great reading with edition 5 of of Mid North Coast Now.
Quotes of the week
OUR journalists across the region get out and about to interview some very interesting people.
Entertainment
Glee star Naya Rivera reveals she had an abortion while on the show
"It's not something a lot of people talk about, but I think they should," she told People magazine.
The Birth of a Nation filmmaker Nate Parker's rape scandal engulfs the major Oscar contender
When Nate Parker's film The Birth of a Nation premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January and ...
Life & Style
Islamic School of Canberra struggling to pay staff and bills without federal funding
The Islamic School of Canberra says it is struggling to stay afloat due to months without Commonwealth funding ...
Australians Google to avoid GPs as tech giant launches symptom search function
Dr Google is poaching patients from flesh and blood GPs, with three out of five Australians turning to ...
Brain reboot: just one sleepless night may affect memory and learning, study finds
Why do we spend one-third of our lives with our eyes closed? A new study might provide an ...
Heart surgery patients warned, equipment removed over Mycobacteria infection risk in Melbourne hospitals
Three major Melbourne hospitals have replaced heart surgery equipment after it was found to be contaminated with a ...
Index investing not always the best move
Index investments are proving popular with investors.
Health officials investigate Q fever outbreak in Melbourne's west
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of a rare and potentially serious infectious disease among meat workers in ...
Opinion
Council candidates need to make position clear
Letters to the Editor | Thursday, August 25, 2016
Seek out the facts before casting a vote
Challenge the normalisation of porn
A silent world is a lonely world
Letters to the Editor | Saturday, August 20, 2016
Random act of kindness
Letters to the Editor | Thursday, August 18, 2016
Baird turns his back on voters
Total level luxury living
With views over the fairways, this week's featured property is one to inspect.
Sparkling river views
Dreaming of a home with direct river access and your own jetty? Then this could be just what ...
New estate opens at King Creek
Port Macquarie News Domain | House of the week: 54 Newport Crescent, Port Macquarie 2444
A beautiful waterfront home which instantly impresses with its unique features, thoughtful design, and stunning outlook.
Travel
Deals: Traveller bargains for the week
Deals: Bargains of the week
Lost baggage, cancelled flights: What are your rights when you fly?
If your airline loses your baggage, delays your flight or chucks you off due to an overbooked flight: ...
An essential packing guide for girls: How to pack for an overseas holiday
The one item girls overlook is basically the Swiss Army knife of women's undergarments.
Travel deals: One night free with seven-night Naka Island, Phuket holiday deal
The Naka Island on Naka Yai Island, is a luxury all-villa resort with views of Phang Nga Bay ...