April 12, 2026
Mid Coast Football Club score success at Grand Finals Six members of the title-winning Under-14 Boys side attend MacKillop College in Port Macquarie.
Sport

Mid Coast Football Club score success at Grand Finals

MID Coast FC made the local area proud on the weekend of 13 September, with four out of eight youth teams appearing in the grand finals in Newcastle. The high-performance youth program competes in the NSW Premier Youth League Newcastle competition. It was a day of mixed results for the representative players. The Under-14 Boys […]

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Big plans for bowls at Club North Haven Six members of the title-winning Under-14 Boys side attend MacKillop College in Port Macquarie.
Sport

Big plans for bowls at Club North Haven

WHEN Glen Dickson took on the role of Bowls Coordinator at Club North Haven a year ago, he had grand plans and new ideas. In June the club held its first State Open Pennants event, and over the October long weekend the club hosted its first Open 5 ASIDE tournament. Held over three days of […]

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25 Bounty Ave, Lake Cathie is on the market with Beachscape Property
Property

25 Bounty Ave, Lake Cathie is on the market with Beachscape Property

25 Bounty Ave, Lake CathiePrice: $960,000 – $995,0003 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car PERFECTLY positioned in a popular pocket of Lake Cathie, this beautifully maintained three bedroom residence combines comfort, space, and lifestyle in one appealing package. Set on a generous 649m2 block, the home offers a practical floor plan with multiple living zones and […]

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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, A mutual friend often offers me job opportunities during social gatherings, but doesn’t mention the subject again until the next time we catch up. Should I take these offers seriously and seek further information, or brush them off? Katie L. Dear Katie, Social situations often involve social lubricants. Is your mutual friend half-tanked […]

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Inshore consistency and offshore marlin blitz
Fishing

Inshore consistency and offshore marlin blitz

Indi Garvey with her impressive 83.5kg striped marlin! Landing a fish of this size on a 10kg line is a phenomenal effort. Port Macquarie Game Fishing President Matt Hobbs with a striped marlin just before successfully tagging and releasing it. THE Macleay River remains a prime location for flathead enthusiasts, with reports of excellent catches […]

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Legal Hypothetical: Promises become property problems
Hypothetical

Legal Hypothetical: Promises become property problems

PENDING the birth of their first child, Peter and Jane were staying with Jane’s mother, Betty. At the time, Betty was involved in a difficult divorce with her husband. They agree that if Peter and Jane help Betty with finance, they can retain the home and in return they would be registered on title. As […]

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Stargazing: How long would it take to get to the nearest star?
Opinion

Stargazing: How long would it take to get to the nearest star?

EVERY night, the stars wink down at us like ancient storytellers, daring us to come closer. They’ve been hanging there for billions of years, teasing us with the possibility that someone – or something – might be staring back. The great cosmic question is simple yet maddening: will we ever actually visit another star? The […]

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Health, housing and jobs stifling the country dream While the country lifestyle and lower cost-of-living was appealing, access to housing, health care, connectivity and public transport were seen as key barriers.
Regional

Health, housing and jobs stifling the country dream

A QUIET life in the countryside appeals to nearly half of Australia’s city residents, but concerns about access to health care, housing and jobs are stopping them making the move. Country Australia is on track to become home to 11 million people by 2032, or 40 percent of the population, while 40 percent of people […]

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Practice in Community: Investing in artists working in regional Australia Penny Dakin, Scott Howie, Ros Abercrombie, Andrew Barker, Danielle Fusco and Imogen Castledine.
Community

Practice in Community: Investing in artists working in regional Australia

REGIONAL Arts Australia is launching a “transformative” new funding initiative with $2.4 million dollars in support from Minderoo Foundation. The program offers multi-year grants of $160,000 to support independent artists living and working in regional communities across Australia. “Practice in Community” will deliver two funding rounds for independent artists working in Community Arts and Cultural […]

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