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Artist impression. Source: NSW Health Infrastructure

UPDATEDNew Macksville Hospital opening forecasted for May to cope with COVID-19

Mel Leigh Dee

Sunrise over Shelley Beach by Gary Rumble

GOOD NEWSNambucca Valley's acts of kindness in times of crisis

Mel Leigh Dee

Raw data shows Nambucca has two confirmed COVID-19 cases

Raw data shows Nambucca has two confirmed COVID-19 cases

Mel Leigh Dee

Cheers to us: Let's keep it going, Australia. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTGood news warning. Our hard work staying indoors appears to be working

Janine Graham

ON THE JOB: Builder and owner of Tailored Construction Group Jonathan Hayes said government measures do not stop a tradie from doing their job.

Got a job that needs doing in the home? You can still call a tradie

Kate Benson

Have virus symptoms? 'Only call triple zero if you can't breathe'

Have virus symptoms? 'Only call triple zero if you can't breathe'

Matthew Kelly

COVID-19: Nambucca Heads most vulnerable town in regional NSW

COVID-19: Nambucca Heads most vulnerable town in regional NSW

Mel Leigh Dee

Artist impression. Source: NSW Health Infrastructure

UPDATEDNew Macksville Hospital opening forecasted for May to cope with COVID-19

Mel Leigh Dee

Sunrise over Shelley Beach by Gary Rumble

GOOD NEWSNambucca Valley's acts of kindness in times of crisis

Mel Leigh Dee

Your free directory to Nambucca Valley businesses and how you can support them

Your free directory to Nambucca Valley businesses and how you can support them

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Health system will cope but community transmissions are growing

Tips from the farm: Pappinbarra couple George and Jean Hegarty say there are a number of ways to maintain sanity during times of isolation.

GOOD NEWSThree top tips for keeping your sanity during COVID-19

Dr Yohannes Kinfu working inside his hotel room in Sydney. Picture: Supplied

'The scene was chaotic': academic in hotel quarantine reveals gaps in virus detection system

Raw data shows Nambucca has two confirmed COVID-19 cases

Raw data shows Nambucca has two confirmed COVID-19 cases

UNIQUE APPROACH: Designer Peter Bevitt with one of the 26 emergency hand sanitiser stations set to be installed in Bega on Saturday. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

FREEThe GP, distillery and designer building emergency hand washing stations

Alasdair McDonald

Hugo Botham and Celia Jardine, both 4, at the University Preschool and Child Care Centre on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINEREverything you need to know about the free childcare centres announcement

Doug Dingwall

Tanya Murray, 25, says young people are doing their best during coronavirus.

Our 20-somethings speak out. The age group with most confirmed COVID-19 cases

Gayle Tomlinson

Racing, garage sales, sex work stopped in Tasmania

Racing, garage sales, sex work stopped in Tasmania

Adam Holmes

Declan Sutton (lane 8) at the State Open

EXCLUSIVEDeclan Sutton birthday wishing coronovirus is shown the door

Christian Knight

Slice of heaven as golf gets all clear to return in NSW

Slice of heaven as golf gets all clear to return in NSW

Christian Knight

Troy Martin carving it up in a strong field during the Old Mal heat at Scotts Head - Photo Mick Birtles

Last ride: Loggerheads Malibu Club in action at Scotts Head

Mick Birtles

Declan Sutton (lane 8) at the State Open

EXCLUSIVEDeclan Sutton birthday wishing coronovirus is shown the door

Debbie Mitcham was a champion runner back in her day. "It's in the blood," she said. "Ashley asked me what level I reached, and then told me she'd do one better and make it to state. She did."

GOOD NEWSStates may be cancelled but she's our champ

Mel Leigh Dee

Patty Mills visited the south coast earlier this year to visit fire-affected regions. Picture: Matthew Adekponya

'I felt helpless': Patty Mills on bushfires, Olympics and coronavirus isolation

Chris Dutton

The target: Youngsters of Kenyas Masai Mara.

Lessons in luxury and responsible tourism

John Rozentals

Zoos across the globe are temporarily closed for now. But they have cameras!

Zoos go online for a daily dose of cute

Maeve McKenna

Agra Fort is a three-hour journey from Delhi, where most tourists start their Indian adventure.

How to step away from the tourist traps on your next Indian adventure

Lydia Roberts

As sun sets on other sports, golf to continue...for now

As sun sets on other sports, golf to continue...for now

Geoffrey McCann

Macksville Show cancelled

Macksville Show cancelled

Anzac Day but not as we know it. Nambucca Valley Radio 105.9 FM will broadcast a special ANZAC Day presentation between 6am and 10am on Saturday, 25th April 2020

Now, more than ever, We Will Remember Them

Mick Birtles DSC

As sun sets on other sports, golf to continue...for now

As sun sets on other sports, golf to continue...for now

The Coffs Harbour Conservatorium Musicians playing The Sinfonia Concertante by Mozart. Patrick Brearley Artistic and Musical Director on Viola; Eden Annesley -Violin; Felix Hughes Chivers -Viola; Faith Spriggs- Cello; Hope Spriggs- Clarinet; Annabelle Swainston - Academy tutor and violinist. Photos supplied.

Amazing talent on stage for Harmony Time Concert

Marlene Griffin

Songstress Vena Klymo. Photos supplied.

WHAT'S ONStudio 3 Live with Vena Klymo will go ahead without live audience

Ceri Wrobel

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

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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Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

INNOVATION: Teaching staff work hard to ensure that they know where each student is in their academic, social and cultural development. Photo: Supplied.

HSC Congratulations

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

OPTIONS: Contact your real estate agent or landlord to discuss your options if you are struggling to pay your rent. Photo: Shutterstock.

Industry to put tenants first: REIA president

CO-OPERATION: With over 3.3 million rental properties across the country, banks, real estate agents and landlords will all need to work together to help a huge number of tenants to keep a roof over their heads.

No evictions for next six months

Ruth Lewis

Will to appeal to all types of buyers

Will to appeal to all types of buyers

House of the Week

Sunrise over Shelley Beach by Gary Rumble

GOOD NEWSNambucca Valley's acts of kindness in times of crisis

Mel Leigh Dee

Macksville BlazeAid camp saved from permanent closure

GOOD NEWSMacksville BlazeAid camp saved from permanent closure

Mel Leigh Dee

Australian Army soldier Private Claude Allan from 2nd/17th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, guides returning passengers to their hotel rooms in Sydney, as part of the government's COVID-19 response. Photo: CPL Chris Beerens, Department of Defence

Soldiers' boots on the ground in a whole new battle

Mick Birtles DSC

Sunrise over Shelley Beach by Gary Rumble

GOOD NEWSNambucca Valley's acts of kindness in times of crisis

Mr Le Cerf's household adjusts to life at home. Contributed image

How our schools are coping in this 'brave new world'

Mel Leigh Dee

Virtual scones: the small purchase of a 'virtual' CWA scone, can help ensure the CWA of NSW grant schemes and assistance programs continue to deliver where they're most needed across local area.

CWA serving up 'virtual' scones to help keep help grant schemes going

Donna Olman

Warwick Freeman, Trevor Johnson, Garry McKay. Photo: Zeny's House of Photography

Stories flowed as fast as the beer at surfboat rowers reunion

Michelle Jarrett is happy the bus will continue to service her community

PHOTOSBowra community gets the keys to its own bus

The Coffs Harbour Conservatorium Musicians playing The Sinfonia Concertante by Mozart. Patrick Brearley Artistic and Musical Director on Viola; Eden Annesley -Violin; Felix Hughes Chivers -Viola; Faith Spriggs- Cello; Hope Spriggs- Clarinet; Annabelle Swainston - Academy tutor and violinist. Photos supplied.

Amazing talent on stage for Harmony Time Concert

Kai Allan

Tale of two codes at Coronation Park | photos

Sea Eagles dream in colour for 2020

PHOTOSSea Eagles dream in colour for 2020

Mel Leigh Dee

Huge numbers already for the big cats of league

PHOTOSHuge numbers already for the big cats of league

Mel Leigh Dee

A New York state of mind: coronavirus empties the Big Apple's steets

A New York state of mind: coronavirus empties the Big Apple's steets

Anita Beaumont

Record-breaker Toria Kete ready to race at Bowraville Central School's swimming carnival. Photos supplied.

Toria breaks swimming records

Megan Cochrane

Australian Army soldier Private Claude Allan from 2nd/17th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, guides returning passengers to their hotel rooms in Sydney, as part of the government's COVID-19 response. Photo: CPL Chris Beerens, Department of Defence

Soldiers' boots on the ground in a whole new battle

Mick Birtles DSC

Silo art, like this 40 metre-high mural at the Barraba Silos by Finlan Magee in NSW's New Englnad region, is drawing people to a new kind of road trip. Picture: Destination NSW

Letter: Convert Nambucca's blank spaces to tell our heritage

VHS ... just like streaming, but in a little plastic box.

REAL AUSTRALIABe kind, rewind: Why I'm going back to VHS

Thinking of moving in with your adult children? Get legal advice first. Image: Shutterstock

Legal minefield: When granny flat arrangements fail

Eileen Wood

Pension rise won't lift many older people out of poverty. Image Shutterstock

Age pension increase announced for March 20

Eileen Wood

FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Cochlear implant inventor Professor Graeme Clark and Aussie cricketing legend Brett Lee have teamed up to urge older Aussies to get their hearing checked.

Cricket legend Brett Lee bowled over by bionic ear inventor

Geraldine Cardozo

Olufunsho Oluyide, who goes by the nickname 'Fish', has been a StarTrack delivery man since 2017. Picture: Megan Doherty

My favourite person right now is the Star Track delivery man

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Put that Tim Tam down. Healthy eating advice in social isolation

FOODPut that Tim Tam down. Healthy eating advice in social isolation

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What are you doing Saturday night? Try out this living room gig

MUSICWhat are you doing Saturday night? Try out this living room gig

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Qantas and Virgin will operate regular flights from London, LA, Hong Kong and Auckland for a month.

More flights to get stranded Aussies home

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Wind and rain is expected to deter people from visiting Victoria's beaches at the weekend.

Weather set to keep Victorians inside

Christine McGinn
2hrs ago

NSW Police are urging people to follow self-isolation rules during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NSW police crackdown on virus isolation

Ashlea Witoslawski
2hrs ago

The federal government will continue to push self-isolation measures as COVID-19 cases flatten.

Flattening the virus curve not a 'sprint'

Ashlea Witoslawski
2hrs ago

Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll wants people to "limit your movement across Queensland".

Queenslanders told to take break at home

Michael Doyle
2hrs ago

Circle 8 The Project Pineapple P124 sold for the $20,000 top to Londavra Angus, St Marys, Tasmania. Photo: AuctionsPlus

Elders Show Must Go On Angus Sale tops at $20,000

Hannah Powe

John Small's red baldy steer, which topped the steer section making $1438 . Photo Kempsey Stock and Land

Online bidding bolsters prices at Kempsey

Samantha Townsend

Liverpool Plains farmer Roy Eykamp, pictured with grandson Roy. File photo: Geoff ONeill

Kikuyu pioneer Roy Eykamp dies at 102

Lucy Kinbacher

Put that Tim Tam down. Healthy eating advice in social isolation

FOODPut that Tim Tam down. Healthy eating advice in social isolation

Matthew Kelly
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What to consider when you design your baby's nursery

What to consider when you design your baby's nursery

GOING UP: The principles of compounding apply to money and pandemics.

Compounding principle shows why we need to isolate