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A word of warning before celebrating 'biological jujitsu'

DIGESTA word of warning before celebrating 'biological jujitsu'

Have you heard the latest? Photo: file

DIGESTThe pollies are teasing us again

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

Photo: File

DIGESTTell mum you'll be home for Christmas

An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

Janine Graham

A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

Steve Evans

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OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

Jasper Lindell

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Steve Evans

Newcastle Jets CEO Lawrie McKinna

Newcastle Jets and Brisbane Roar to light up Coffs Harbour

Emotional goal celebration for the Lightning

PHOTOSUrunga: One club, two tribes, one prize, no quarter given

David Wigley

Premier Gladys Berejiklian at the ceremonial turning of the sod at the new synthetic pitches earthworks

New synthetic pitches to underline football's dominance on North Coast

Newcastle Jets CEO Lawrie McKinna

Newcastle Jets and Brisbane Roar to light up Coffs Harbour

Urunga Raiders - Grand Final Winners

Raiders take all in Grand Final thriller

David Wigley

Former Brisbane Roar captain Matt McKay lifts the A-League title. Photo: File

Brisbane Roar to kick goals at North Coast holiday clinic

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

A weekend getaway in beautiful Hobart is just what the doctor ordered.

Whitsunday sailing, cut-price Darwin: this week's best travel deals

Explore Travel

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

The little town taking on the big issue of housing affordability

The little town taking on the big issue of housing affordability

Solange Villarroel, known to many as Soli, has been developing her simple but exotic, silver and copper jewellery

Get your shine on at Bellingen artisans market

A Snapshot in Time - Bellingen Writers Today

A Snapshot in Time - Bellingen Writers Today

The little town taking on the big issue of housing affordability

The little town taking on the big issue of housing affordability

Rec fishers give the Bellinger River a helping hand

Rec fishers give the Bellinger River a helping hand

Byron writers hit the road

Byron writers hit the road

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

To read the latest edition, please click on the cover above.

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

Stunning home is like no other

Stunning home is like no other

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Stunning home is like no other

Stunning home is like no other

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BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

Peace and privacy in abundance

Peace and privacy in abundance

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

Ruth Lewis

PAWSOME PRESENTS: The top 10 products for online shopping and classifieds scams include, pets, shoes, vehicles, phones, laptops/ /computer/ drones/ iPads, clothing, toys, games/ Nintendo/ X-box/ Jigsaw, barbecues and handbags and bags.

Scamwatch:'Tis the season for scammers

Rotary members Stuart Allardice, Diana Christian, James Christian, Jim Phipps and Urunga pharmacists Lee and Rohanie

Rotary Club of Bellingen shows plenty of ticker

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

PAWSOME PRESENTS: The top 10 products for online shopping and classifieds scams include, pets, shoes, vehicles, phones, laptops/ /computer/ drones/ iPads, clothing, toys, games/ Nintendo/ X-box/ Jigsaw, barbecues and handbags and bags.

Scamwatch:'Tis the season for scammers

Ideas sought on the way forward for Bellingen Shire

Ideas sought on the way forward for Bellingen Shire

Could this be our Valla troubadour's magnum opus?

REVIEWCould this be our Valla troubadour's magnum opus?

Mel Leigh Dee

Peter Geddes and his family came to came to Bellingen in 1972

Hippie history of Bellingen told in new film

Emotional goal celebration for the Lightning

PHOTOSUrunga: One club, two tribes, one prize, no quarter given

The mighty Bellingen Bats

PHOTOSGoals rained as Bellingen and Woolgoolga chased final prize

Dave Horsley and Kate Howat greeting people at the Rec Ya Shorts Youth Film Festival 2017. Photo credit: Jay Black from And The Trees Photography

Mem Hall Memories

Alison Heeley beside the bike track and its jumps near where the Wonga Trail intersects with the eastern entrance. Photo Janene Carey

Wonga Forest is being trashed

Janene Carey

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Sage Swinton

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

Josh Leeson

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Steve Evans

Peter and Salena's property after the Bees Nest fire went through

Letter: Bushfire recovery money and council

Peter Lynch

Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich from Pexels

Letter: It doesn't pay to be careful with your money

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian turning the first sod for the new synthetic pitches at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park last week

Letter: Synthetic football pitches are harsher on growing joints

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller says he has concerns about any efforts to legitimise drug use.

NSW chief cop against 'legitimising' drugs

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HELP: Rural Aid is asking for help reaching their fundraising goal to provide help for farmers in need.

Rural Aid appeals for help in race towards $3 million fundraising goal

23m ago

Annastacia Palaszczuk says NSW residents don't need to worry abut entering Queensland for Christmas.

Qld 'happy' with NSW virus case tracing

25m ago

Victoria has now been without a new coronavirus case for 35 days.

Vic virus-free streak extends to 35 days

37m ago

Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales have fuelled the biggest parcel boom in Australia Post history.

Online shopping boom fuels parcel record

53m ago

Mark McGowan is yet to decide whether a new COVID-19 case in NSW will delay the WA border opening.

WA border call in doubt after NSW outbreak

Michael Ramsey
1hr ago

Andrew Goldman

'He was my best mate': MP mourns loss of Andrew Goldman in helicopter crash

David Johnston
1hr ago

A search is underway for two men missing in waters off Kangaroo Island.

Search off Kangaroo Island for missing men

Tim Dornin
1hr ago

Mentor partnerships Hugh Courts, Rebecca Clapperton, Georgia Glasson, Kate Power,
Caitlin Obst, Ellen Simpson, Caitlyn Barton, Chloe Gould, Kari Moffat, Ryan Olive. Photo: supplied

Graeme Acton Beef Connection program underway in Brisbane

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Lochie and Jamie Ramm, Bobar with the top priced ram which sold for $2600.

Bobar sells all to average $1458

Olivia Calver
2hrs ago

Time for biosecurity vigilance

Time for biosecurity vigilance

The Australian retirement income system languishes in the government too-hard basket. Picture: Shutterstock.

Retirement income systems languish in the too-hard basket

Noel Whittaker

A cool time for summer garden entertaining. Picture: Shutterstock.

Keeping your cool for summer entertaining in the garden

John Gabriele

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can severely affect the quality of life of those suffering with the condition. Picture: Shutterstock.

Psoriasis is more than skin deep

Dr Rose Mak