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New Zealand picks COVID-19 elimination day, UN wants "a people's vaccine"

DIGESTNew Zealand picks COVID-19 elimination day, UN wants "a people's vaccine"

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Finger prick testing seeks answers to COVID-19 questions

Finger prick testing seeks answers to COVID-19 questions

Laverty pathology area coordinator Ann Deniz testing for coronavirus in Canberra. Picture: Karleen Minney

OPINIONFour ways Australia's coronavirus response was a triumph, and four ways it fell short

Britain passes an unenviable mark

DIGESTBritain passes an unenviable mark

Flights could be resuming soon. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHow might a 'travel bubble' operate?

Steve Evans

Travel on people's mind as economy tips into recession

DIGESTTravel on people's mind as economy tips into recession

Gavin Stone

South Korea trials QR codes for tracking, Parisians enjoy cafes again

DIGESTSouth Korea trials QR codes for tracking, Parisians enjoy cafes again

Kim Chappell

Woolies rolls out rewards to staff after coronavirus pressure

DIGESTWoolies rolls out rewards to staff after coronavirus pressure

Gavin Stone

The scenic fourth hole at Macksville

Hosking gets his hero on at Macksville

Young starter Seb Hunter

On for young and old at Nambucca

Geoffrey McCann

File photo, by Christian Knight

Junior rugby league's green light to resume

The scenic fourth hole at Macksville

Hosking gets his hero on at Macksville

The long 9th/18th hole at Macksville

Freight train Bartlett on track at Macksville

Parramatta players celebrate a try during the match against the Brisbane Broncos last week at Suncorp Stadium. The Eels were among the big winners from Round 3. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

Eels look the goods, Dragons not so much

Laurie Daley

WE ARE OPEN: Falls Creek Management Resort have revealed they will only release 250 day passes for vehicles ahead of ski season. Season pass holders and those with overnight bookings will be unrestricted. Picture: MATT HULL

Resort reveals COVID capacity limit ahead of ski season

Sophie Boyd

Look out on the ranges and plains of the outback from your private deck.

Last days to enter: Win an outback getaway for two

Joanne Crawford

An aerial view of White Cliffs' pockmarked landscape. Picture: Destination NSW

Gem in the landscape of lost hope

Tim the Yowie Man

Art flourishing in local streetscapes

Art flourishing in local streetscapes

Dark before the light in Macksville

Dark before the light in Macksville

Christian Knight

This artistic landscape photography of the Nambucca coastline by young veteran Matt Campbell could be a contender in the Napier Waller Art Prize. Photo: Matt Campbell

Could this Nambucca painting be 'the one'?

Mick Birtles DSC

Art flourishing in local streetscapes

Art flourishing in local streetscapes

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

Geoffrey McCann

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

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

The 2020 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year was won by BJ Millar Constructions from Queensland.

Pushing the boundaries of innovation

CONFIDENCE: The survey showed that investors were optimistic about the market.

It's business as usual reports survey of property investors

DEFYING THE DOWNTURN: Australian agricultural land prices are expected to defy any effects of a severe COVID-19-led global recession, according to a new report. Photo - Shuttestock.

Agricultural land prices will remain afloat

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

Real-life: crested penguins.

Just for kids: crafty little critters

Joanne Crawford

One of the purpose built enclosures that will help wildlife get back into their natural habitat sooner. From left are Tina Birtles from WIRES MNC and Rotarians David Ainsworth, John Elliott, Dave Banks, Peter Lawry and Rod Edwards. Photo by Mick Birtles

Thinking outside the box to help local wildlife

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

New look for the grand old lady at Valla

New look for the grand old lady at Valla

Christian Knight

The new Macksville Hospital. Photo: Christian Knight

Tickets, please, new bus runs to Macksville Hospital

Karly, Sunny, Winnie, Willie and Pat Willis. Photo: Christian Knight

GOOD NEWSFamily's journey back from Nambucca's Black Saturday

The new hospital

PHOTOSIt's official now ... we have a new hospital at Macksville

Tallulah, Daniella, Mikayla and Nahkiaya on their first day back in Term 2

A new world at Bowraville Central School

Meteors and satellites light up the sky across the coast | Photos, Video

Meteors and satellites light up the sky across the coast | Photos, Video

Call to arms from Valla Beach and across Nambucca Valley

Call to arms from Valla Beach and across Nambucca Valley

Christian Knight

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

Stories flowed as fast as the beer at surfboat rowers reunion

Garry Johnson

Many members of the community came along to show their concern about logging in the Nambucca Heads forest. Photo: Susan Jenvey

Logging operation starts in Nambucca State Forest: Protesters set up vigil | Photos

Stephen Katte

Heartache and resolve as Dorrigo Cenotaph trashed in car crash

PHOTOSHeartache and resolve as Dorrigo Cenotaph trashed in car crash

Christian Knight

Who's having a laugh?: Elon Musk and his partner, singer Grimes. Photo: Shutterstock

What's in a name? Plenty, just ask X AE A-12

John Malouff
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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

A year is a long time in politics. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Finance Minister Mathias Cormann spreading the good news that the budget was "back in the black" at the budget lock-up on April 2, 2019. Photo: Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images

Admitting the reality of Australia's recession

John Hewson

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg wants the government to have more powers to review foreign investments.

Foreign investments to face tough new test

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Nearly 3000 babies are born preterm after 20 weeks gestation but before 37 weeks in WA each year.

Calls to expand premature birth education

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A review says the agreement between governments on vocational training and education is overdue.

Complex training system is underperforming

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'Significant step' for brumby fight as appeal lodged

'Significant step' for brumby fight as appeal lodged

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People have been advised to adhere to social distancing measures as they enjoy the long weekend.

NSW govt challenged over protest go ahead

Heather McNab
1hr ago

Dancers at The Highlands School of Performing Arts (THSPA) are keen to get back to class to do what they do best. Photo supplied

Dance schools return delayed due to 'ignorance of the decision-makers'

Jackie Meyers
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University of Queensland student and activist Drew Pavlou is challenging his suspension.

Qld uni student fighting his suspension

Tracey Ferrier
1hr ago

An Australian taskforce says doctors should consider using remdesivir to treat Covid-19 patients.

Drug recommended for COVID-19 patients

1hr ago

Garry Carney, Eulalie North, with eight-month-old crossbred calves by composite Angus/Charolais bulls from Rosedale Charolais. Photo: Hannah Powe

Composite bulls help produce early maturing calves

Hannah Powe
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PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS: Australia's sheep producers are encouraged to enter three prestigious awards. Pictured is legendary Merino breeder John Williams, Thalabah Merino Stud, Crookwell. Photo by Kristen Frost.

Lambition award entries close soon

A desktop audit by NRAR found nine per cent of bores in the Griffith region were extracting more water than allowed.

Overextracting of bore water in Griffith targeted

Olivia Calver

Keeping up with the Joneses, Smiths and Browns too

Keeping up with the Joneses, Smiths and Browns too

Dawn Rasmussen

The must-have gadget for 1990? The Gameboy. Picture: Shutterstock

It's been 30 years since the last recession. Here's what life in 1990 looked like

Amy Martin

PREPARE AND MANAGE: When returning to work, preparation is key to keep stress in check.

Preparing for office return