January 9, 2026
Golden Lures and coastal catches: celebrating 42 years of tournament fishing Mick Lee (right) celebrates his first striped marlin, landed off Plomer on live bait. He’s pictured with crew member Will Campagnolo.
Fishing

Golden Lures and coastal catches: celebrating 42 years of tournament fishing

CELEBRATING its 42nd year, the Garmin Golden Lure Tournament is back with an exciting line-up for competing anglers. Weather permitting, it promises to be a fantastic event for everyone involved. Spectators are encouraged to head down to the Hastings River waterfront this Saturday morning at 7:45am to witness the traditional sail-past as the fleet heads […]

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Channelling my mother’s festive spirit through her Christmas cake Ladies in black: Jean Ball, Ann Cain and Duna Miranda with Miss McGregor in her shop in 1958.
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Channelling my mother’s festive spirit through her Christmas cake

The recipe written in Mum’s hand in 1958. Photos: Pauline Cain. Ladies in black: Jean Ball, Ann Cain and Duna Miranda with Miss McGregor in her shop in 1958. : Soaking the fruit in Grandma Cain’s bowl. Mum wrote the recipe in the back of this well worn Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union cookbook, which I […]

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Festive fishing: The region delivers the goods
Fishing

Festive fishing: The region delivers the goods

IF you’ve been wetting a line this holiday season, you’ve likely been rewarded with bent rods and full eskies. The festive period has kicked off with a resounding success in our local river systems, ensuring plenty of fresh seafood has made its way onto Christmas tables. In the Hastings River, the mud crab scene is […]

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3/68 Lord Street, Laurieton is on the market with Harcourts Laurieton
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3/68 Lord Street, Laurieton is on the market with Harcourts Laurieton

3/68 Lord Street, Laurieton JUST one street back from Laurieton’s vibrant main street, this generously sized villa offers convenience and lifestyle in one. At only 350 metres to the town centre, you’ll enjoy easy walking access to shops, cafes, medical facilities, and everything this charming coastal town has to offer. If you’re looking to downsize […]

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72A Bold Street, Laurieton is on the market with Harcourts Laurieton
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72A Bold Street, Laurieton is on the market with Harcourts Laurieton

72A Bold Street, Laurieton LOOKING for a secure, high-performing investment? 72A Bold Street, Laurieton delivers a blend of solid commercial returns and reliable residential income all under one roof. “Positioned in the bustling retail core of Laurieton, this standout freehold property offers exceptional exposure on the town’s main commercial strip,” said Harcourts Laurieton. With five […]

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1 Coast Way, Lake Cathie is on the market with Beachscape Real Estate
Property

1 Coast Way, Lake Cathie is on the market with Beachscape Real Estate

1 Coast Way, Lake Cathie THIS is your chance to secure a quality built, move-in ready, carefree, two-storey stand-alone home, just minutes from beautiful Rainbow beach. Light-filled and airy this home delights the eyes and senses. Oozing with good vibes, luxury finishes throughout and surrounded by manicured low-maintenance gardens. Located in a quiet street off […]

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Mud crabs in the creek, yellowfin success offshore
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Mud crabs in the creek, yellowfin success offshore

I SPENT last weekend camping at Hat Head with friends. The kids had a blast catching mud crabs in the creek, while the dads headed offshore and were rewarded with some great yellowfin tuna action. I must admit I was a little jealous, but someone had to look after the baby. Fishing in the Camden […]

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Laurieton Public School abuzz with energy and colour for fun day It’s easy to see why Colour Fun Day is a highlight of the Laurieton Public School calendar. Photos: supplied, LPS.
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Laurieton Public School abuzz with energy and colour for fun day

It’s easy to see why Colour Fun Day is a highlight of the Laurieton Public School calendar. Photos: supplied, LPS. It’s easy to see why Colour Fun Day is a highlight of the Laurieton Public School calendar. Photos: supplied, LPS. It’s easy to see why Colour Fun Day is a highlight of the Laurieton Public […]

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Kingfish, bass and the thrill of the giant herring
Fishing

Kingfish, bass and the thrill of the giant herring

SPRING’S sweet chapter is wrapping up, and the anticipation for a blockbuster summer fishing season on the Mid North Coast. Lake Cathie has been a popular spot for anglers. Flathead have been hitting consistently, especially during the north-easterly winds, with good numbers of whiting and even a few surprise mulloway lurking near the Ocean Drive […]

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384 Playfords Road, Comboyne is on the market with Percival Property
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384 Playfords Road, Comboyne is on the market with Percival Property

384 Playfords Road, ComboynePrice guide: $1,550,000-$1,650,000 PERCHED on the northern escarpment of the Comboyne plateau, ‘Akania’ is less a property and more a way of life. On 50.53 hectares of pristine country, days begin with birdsong and mist lifting through rainforest valleys, and end with sunsets across layered mountain ranges. It is a sanctuary where […]

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