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One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

As if being hit by COVID's first wave wasn't enough ...

Reinfection is a rare phenomenon, maybe

The Cupping Room's manager, Connor Crampton Smith, shows how QR codes are now used to check-in and view the menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

An almost antiquated phone technology has become an unlikely hero in 2020

Onetime politician turned Crown Resorts chair, Helen Coonan (left) and Brett Sutton, Victoria's chief health officer.

Inquiring minds ask more of Brett Sutton, Helen Coonan

One is a hair metal star, the other an Australian politician-businessman. They're going head-to-head in Federal Court.

Clive Palmer v Twisted Sister: ding, ding

Janine Graham

Zero community transmission in NSW: new limits on outdoor gatherings, bookings

Zero community transmission in NSW: new limits on outdoor gatherings, bookings

A vaccine won't suddenly return us to what we once thought was normality. Picture: Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWhy a coronavirus vaccine won't be the magic bullet

Steve Evans

Bubble-busting bombshells keep coming

Bubble-busting bombshells keep coming

Janine Graham

Fashion on the Tees - Mary Rees and Di Hopkins - another perfect day for golf!

Greg got his eagle-eye in at The Island

Geoffrey McCann

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Jaw-some: Scotts Head Sharks make a big splash this season

Mel Leigh Dee

Crowd mind blown as Macksville win one of the tightest grand finals of all time

PHOTOSCrowd mind blown as Macksville win one of the tightest grand finals of all time

Christian Knight

Fashion on the Tees - Mary Rees and Di Hopkins - another perfect day for golf!

Greg got his eagle-eye in at The Island

Freebairn's fancy-free after acing the lucky 13th

Freebairn's fancy-free after acing the lucky 13th

Geoffrey McCann

Nambucca Valley Lions take home the trophy

Nambucca Valley Lions take home the trophy

Mel Leigh Dee

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Surfers favourite, Lighthouse Beach near Port Macquarie.

Down-to-earth art meets the sparkling sea at Port Macquarie

Jac Taylor

7 nights in Coffs for $435 a person

7 nights in Coffs for $435 a person

This landscape is called a 'lunette' for a reason - it feels a bit like walking on the surface of the moon. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Alien landscape reveals our past

Michael Turtle

Showcasing what's working in veteran wellbeing

Showcasing what's working in veteran wellbeing

Mick Birtles DSC

Could this be our Valla troubadour's magnum opus?

REVIEWCould this be our Valla troubadour's magnum opus?

Mel Leigh Dee

Nambucca can honour our farmers by reducing food waste this World Food Day

WHAT'S ONNambucca can honour our farmers by reducing food waste this World Food Day

Showcasing what's working in veteran wellbeing

Showcasing what's working in veteran wellbeing

Lions march into tomorrow's Grand Final

EXCLUSIVELions march into tomorrow's Grand Final

Jacob Newbury

Maureen Parkyns and Margaret Duffus, delegates to National PickleBall championships in Brisbane 2019

WHAT'S ONTry your paddle at Pickleball this weekend

(L-R) Lara from England, Alex from Germany, Joe from England, Tina and Phil from Argentina, Leticia from Brazil and (centre) Riley from Canada.

EXCLUSIVEWin-win for BlazeAid's backpackers during coronavirus

Mel Leigh Dee

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

Click on the cover above to read the latest edition.

Read the new Nambucca Visitor Guide here

Ruth Lewis

(L-R) Lara from England, Alex from Germany, Joe from England, Tina and Phil from Argentina, Leticia from Brazil and (centre) Riley from Canada.

EXCLUSIVEWin-win for BlazeAid's backpackers during coronavirus

Popular choice: Owning a mobile phone is a necessity for just about everyone these days, but did you know that there are 2.5 billion of us that use Android making it the world's most popular operating system.

How to find the perfect phone for you

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Abi walking Geordie along South Arm Rd in the light of the following car carrying the sheep and chooks.

EXCLUSIVEWalking through fire for family

Jan Thomas

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

Magnificent Macleay family farm

Magnificent Macleay family farm

Magnificent Macleay family farm

Magnificent Macleay family farm

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

With all the charm of yesteryear

With all the charm of yesteryear

House of the Week

BE PREPARED: Auctions are a great way to buy, provided you've done your research. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

How to bid with confidence on auction day

Kirsty Horton

Ariyah Cohen and Ante Yelavich are already famous in the town of Macksville.

EXCLUSIVEFriends for life: Introducing Ariyah and Ante

Mel Leigh Dee

The message sent by the family to Valla Beach couple Fay and Robert Comloquoy

On a moonlit night 60 years ago ...

Ute Schulenberg

Nambucca Valley Phoenix awarded Australia Post community grant

Nambucca Valley Phoenix awarded Australia Post community grant

Ariyah Cohen and Ante Yelavich are already famous in the town of Macksville.

EXCLUSIVEFriends for life: Introducing Ariyah and Ante

WATCH OUT: Some scammers will even impersonate real estate agents and organise fake inspections, victims will then arrive to discover the property doesn't exist or is currently occupied.

Scamwatch: New scam targets renters during COVID-19 pandemic

Help needed from local organisations to hand out Back To School vouchers in Nambucca Valley

Help needed from local organisations to hand out Back To School vouchers in Nambucca Valley

Crowd mind blown as Macksville win one of the tightest grand finals of all time

PHOTOSCrowd mind blown as Macksville win one of the tightest grand finals of all time

Nambucca Valley Lions take home the trophy

Nambucca Valley Lions take home the trophy

Tough call as pandemic bunkers 28th Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day

Tough call as pandemic bunkers 28th Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day

REGULARS FROM HORNSBY: Pat and Tracey Guilbert with Ash, aaron, Karinne and Jordy Roach

Family fun in the sun on our COVID-free coast | photos

Photo by Jay Black from 'And the trees photography'

EXCLUSIVEMore than just art: Putting Macksville Hospital on the map

Mel Leigh Dee

Scotts Head Public School growing tomorrow's diplomats

Scotts Head Public School growing tomorrow's diplomats

Mel Leigh Dee

NORTH ARM FARMS: From left, Tom Macindoe, Camilla Bonnici, Kerryn Mcfarlane, Alex Coulombe (with Tansy), Kaycee Simuong and Bryce King

How North Arm Farms helped fill hungry mouths during the fires: photos

Ute Schulenberg

Daisies

A Russian affair at the Stringer Gallery

Marlene Griffin

Fire services are starting to prepare for the upcoming fire season, and you can too.

REAL AUSTRALIAThat feeling of fear, it's a reasonable reaction

Vigilance is the key to safe online shopping

OPINIONVigilance is the key to safe online shopping

Nigel Phair

COFFEE BREAK: Mirinda Thorpe and Annie Hobby take advantage of outdoor dining in Roberts Ave, Horsham. Picture: ALEXANDER DARLING

REAL AUSTRALIAWhen hard-won gains need to be remembered

Juanita Greville

Marj Thornton (nee Pullen) left with her friend Joy as special wireless operators at Kedleston Hall in the early 1940s.

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

NATIONAL TREASURE: Jack Thompson thinks there's something special about seeing a film at the cinema. Photo: Peter Brew-Bevan

It's never too late, says Jack

Samara Ross

Advocate says older workers' jobs are threatened by the government's new JobMaker scheme.

JobMaker sees older workers dumped by employers

Eileen Wood

Mark McGowan expects the number of virus cases among returned overseas travellers will increase.

Eight new WA virus cases prompts warning

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NSW has set aside $192 million to better prepare the state after the Black Summer bushfires.

NSW to spend $192m fighting off bushfires

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A 1.7 metre saltwater crocodile has been caught by a fisherman at a dam in Queensland.

Fisherman reels in croc at Queensland dam

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Know what you're giving away online: new report

Know what you're giving away online: new report

Ex-Frankston City Council infrastructure manager Andrew Williamson has been jailed for 12 months.

Jail for council officer over $460k scam

Georgie Moore
16m ago

Protesters who attend an anti-lockdown rally at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance face fines.

Vic rally faces Shrine fine double trouble

23m ago

A Sydney carer who stole cash and jewellery from frail and terminally ill people has been jailed.

NSW disability worker jailed for stealing

Greta Stonehouse
24m ago

Rosemary Huxtable says Ashurst Australia signed a contract declaring no conflict of interests.

Law firm used in MP inquiry smells: Labor

Colin Brinsden
31m ago

Photo: Paddy McHugh

Mission trip to establish Aussie camel trade

Lucy Kinbacher
33m ago

Wet harvest risk adds to global price volatility

Wet harvest risk adds to global price volatility

LLOYD GEORGE, Ag Scientia
2hrs ago

MARKET UPDATE: The weekly movements in wheat prices. Source: Malcolm Bartholomaeus.

Global futures prices strong for wheat

Malcolm Bartholomaeus, Bartholomaeus Consulting
2hrs ago

GETTING READY: Your GP is a great source of help for prenatal planning when the time comes. Picture: Shutterstock.

Planning for a baby after 35

Dr Sean Holland
2hrs ago

You'd notice the gorilla in front of you, right? Actually, probably not. Photo: Shutterstock.

The world immediately around you is not as you perceive

Sam Hollier

FLAWLESS: Wide boards (pictured in Spotted Gum) are ideal for uniting open spaces.

Five questions you should ask when choosing timber flooring