The communities of Taree and Wingham spent a special weekend celebrating a centenary of rail.
GALLERY: Taree & Wingham 100 years of rail
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Bush camp excitement
IN week two, 51 students from Wingham Brush Public School travelled to the Aussie Bush Camp for a ...
A journey back to the past
Australian author Di Morrisey travels back in time aboard a steam train.
Steam train arrival a cheering sight
THERE was plenty of excitement and good cheer on the weekend as two historic steam trains passed through ...
Learning where food comes from
FROM paddock to plate, where does our food come from?
Beef is the focus
IT’S that time of year again for Wingham to be the focus of all things beef.
Premier O’Farrell to arrive on steam train at Wingham
AN official re-enactment steam train will arrive at Wingham on Saturday, May 11, at 12.50pm, where a re-enactment ...
Africa comes to the Manning
ARMCHAIR globetrotters are invited to enjoy a week of African films, food and fellowship in Taree and Wingham.
Brighter new local guide book
THE 2013-2014 edition of the Manning Valley Visitor Guide is out now.
$30,000 to assist with rail centenary
THE Centenary of Rail celebrations throughout the Mid North Coast have just received a huge boost, with $30,000 ...
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GALLERY: Crash landing as wind gust unsettles aircraft
WAGGA: Men left trapped in twisted wreckage after freak wind causes light plane to crash.
MEGA GALLERY: 2013 RSPCA Million Paws Walk
NATIONAL: Dogs and dog owners from across Australia banded together on Sunday for the RSPCA Million Paws Walk.
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Bulls trounce Tigers
THE Wingham Sporting Complex was the venue for the local derby between the Tigers and the Taree City ...
Thomas Martin: The ultimate all-rounder
WHEN their son was just five years old, Thomas Martin's parents began to recognise his sporting abilities.
Eagles take down the Eagles
WINGHAM Tigers travelled to Laurieton Oval on a beautiful Saturday afternoon to play the Camden Haven Eagles in reserve grade ...
Weekend of ups and downs
WHAT a weekend it was for the Wingham Football Club!
Tigers oh so close!
THE 2013 Group 3 Rugby League season kicked off on Saturday afternoon at the Wingham Sporting Complex with ...
It's silver for Luke
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Rudd endorses gay marriage
Former PM changes his mind on same-sex marriage and now believes the federal parliament should legalise it.
Record drug haul as steroids and hormones flood the market
Steroids and hormones are flooding into Australia compared to a decade ago and detections of amphetamines and ecstasy ...
Australians to join multi-million dollar diabetes drug class action lawsuit
Australian victims of a popular diabetes drug that has been linked to bladder cancer will join a US ...
POLL: NSW bill to ban 'anti-vax' kids
'No penalties, no work'
Heather Thomas spends her weekdays at university and her weekends waiting on tables.
PM's advice: sign up to Gonski or average state school to lose $1.9m
Victorian government schools would lose $1.9 million in funding over six years on average if the states and territories do ...
Women
Angie 'an inspiration'
Breast cancer survivor Jackie Marcus-Aare praises Hollywood actress Angelia Jolie's latest move.
Bill to ban 'anti-vax' kids from preschools
Early childhood centres could have the right to refuse children who haven't been vaccinated.
Obese mums-to-be on rise
Health concerns have been raised over pregnant women in the Hunter Valley
Pumpkin, Pomegranate, Beef And Cous Cous Salad
Masterchef contestant Callum Hann shares his version of a fresh and light salad which won't leave you hungry.
Live life to the fullest
Funerals can be wonderful celebrations of life, writer Donna Kelly shares.
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CWA notes
SUNSHINE in the rolling hills made the Gun Club catering a pleasure.
Town hall garden to mark military service
THE Wingham RSL Sub-branch has established a rock garden today at the front of the Wingham Memorial Town ...
$17,000 for touch kiosk
WINGHAM Touch Association has benefitted from the latest round of NSW government Community Building Partnership program with the ...
Thieves unwelcome in Killabakh
THE community of Killabakh is reeling after a number of welcome signs at the entrance of the village ...
Entertainment
Funds must be assured
Last week's federal budget would have buffered at least some of the chill wind that is blowing around ...
Show of the week: Free to air
Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan once described the character arc of Walter White as a journey from Mr ...
Team Ricky hits a home run
Ricky, Ricky, Ricky.
The tales told from life in a golden castle
Welshman Daniel Morden is hooked on telling stories, writes Linda Morris.
Life & Style
Daily horoscopes: Monday, May 20
Read Alison Moroney's daily stars for Monday, May 20, 2013.
Fears births will be brought forward
Treasurer Wayne Swan is being urged to smooth the ''sudden death'' end of the baby bonus, due to ...
Vaccine fears could lead to 'epidemic'
More than 50 per cent of parents are worried about the safety of childhood vaccines, Australia's first national ...
Worry grows over safety of childhood jabs
More than half of Australia's parents are worried about the safety of childhood vaccines, a survey has revealed.
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Live life to the fullest
Funerals can be wonderful celebrations of life, writer Donna Kelly shares.
Labor sets a booby-trap as it heads for the door
Trap. Wedge. Trick. Ploy. All these words have been used to describe Wayne Swan's latest federal budget.
Uni reform to hurt students
Four in five university students must work to support their studies, juggling an average of 16 hours of ...
The waiting game
Donna Kelly, like most people, wishes doctors had more time in the day to treat their patients.
The sober truth
Councils have to lift their game - and their sights
Travel
Beating bill shock of global phoning
Using a smartphone or tablet overseas can result in a horrendous bill, but you don't have to turn ...
Take me to the foot spa
Andrew Taylor walks the rugged coastal splendour of the Great Ocean Road.
Love Boat, a sequel
On-board the Queen Mary 2, Andrea Black discovers the passenger perks that come with being a 'Cunardist'.
Flying in terminal bliss
You don't have to have business-class lounge access to take advantage of their facilities.