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Deputy premier John Barilaro, Sport Minister Stuart Ayres, and Myall Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead at the funding announcement at Wingham Sporting Complex in February 2018. Photo: Scott Calvin

Wingham Sporting Complex work delay

Mick McDonald

Hard hitting batsman Ben Cole will be a key performer for Wingham in the Mid North Coast T20 final against Macquarie at Oxley Oval, Port Macquarie on Saturday.

Unbeaten Wingham into final

Down the Fairway:Forty-five players competed when the vets played a stableford event on Wednesday at Wingham Golf Club. File photo.

Alan Bishop wins stableford

Birdie

Deputy premier John Barilaro, Sport Minister Stuart Ayres, and Myall Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead at the funding announcement at Wingham Sporting Complex in February 2018. Photo: Scott Calvin

Wingham Sporting Complex work delay

On the ball: Results for Wingham Services Snooker and Darts Club.

Wingham Services Club sports results

Some of the games were short and sweet or called off completely at Wingham Bowling Club due to high temperatures last week.

Heat beats bowlers as the greens sizzle

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Historic: The 'Taree Rattler' will take passengers to Johns River and Mount George. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for children with bookings via the Lachland Valley Railway website. Photo: Ben Semple.

An abundance of activities this weekend

Wherever you are on the MidCoast on Australia Day, you’re welcome at celebration events.

Celebrating Australia Day across the MidCoast

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Mr Music: Ross Fahey has been the DJ for the Caffrey's Flat Hall dances for more than 13 years. Photo: submitted

50/50 dance night at Caffrey’s Flat

Get into the spirit: Celebrate Australia Day in Wingham in Central Park from 7.30am. All welcome - don't forget your Aussie flags!

Celebrate Australia Day in Wingham

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Ruth Lewis

Sweet music: Troy grew up listening to Guns and Roses, Motley Crue, Abba and the Bee Gees, and he loves the Beatles.

Mid North Coast Now | Wauchope’s music man

Letitia Fitzpatrick

PASSIONATE ABOUT ORGANIC FARMING: Chris Eggert from Oxhill Organics in Wauchope was nominated for Australian Organic Farmer of the Year.

Mid North Coast Now | Farmer of the future

Letitia Fitzpatrick

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Hat Head product Aiden Tolman will always refer to the Macleay Vally as his "home".

Mid North Coast Now | Long road from Hat Head to the NRL

Callum McGregor

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Ruth Lewis

Cheap rent: Manning in top 10 across State

The ultimate rural lifestyle property

Showcase property

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Ruth Lewis

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Mount George Memos: Great New Year’s Eve dance

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Mr Music: Ross Fahey has been the DJ for the Caffrey's Flat Hall dances for more than 13 years. Photo: submitted

50/50 dance night at Caffrey’s Flat

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Convoy of cars to celebrate Australia Day

Julia Driscoll

Harry Hooson was an active member of Wingham's sporting, community and political life. Photo: submitted

Harry Hooson, 1935-2018

Rock sculpture at Crowdy Bay beach. Photo by Scott Calvin

Rock sculpture line up at Crowdy Beach

Proud moment: NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead with committee members and supporters of the First Steps Count Child and Community Centre. Photo: Scott Calvin.

Support for families: Child and community centre to be built in Taree

Rookie was last seen on Kookaburra Drive off Old Bar Road near the Pacific Highway roundabout on Friday night, January 11. Photo: supplied

Have you seen Rookie?

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

From our archives: Manning Marathon 2011 to 2016 | Photos

Scott Calvin

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro, Manning Valley Historical Society president Neale Greenaway, and Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead at Wingham Museum. Photo: Scott Calvin

Funds announced for significant works to Wingham Museum

Julia Driscoll

Winners: Bobbi Ward, Amber Haling and Levi Ward with the buckles they won at the Wingham Summertime Rodeo. Photos: Scott Calvin

Out and About at Wingham Rodeo | Photos

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

THE EVOLUTION OF: Before he was ScoMo, "fair dinkum" guy, Scott Morrison was Miami, "flashy" dresser. AAP Image/Dan Peled

I knew ScoMo when he was called Miami

Mark Bode
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Occam’s razor is instructive in shave saga

Father Brendan Lee

Let’s tackle rural road trauma head on

Professor Pamela Snow

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

PROSTATE: Research shows some men would prefer to sacrifice survival odds rather than suffer the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer: men trade-off survival for quality of life

Eileen Wood

Aiia Maasarwe's death prompted an outpouring of grief across Melbourne.

Funeral held for Aiia Maasarwe in Israel

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Adelaide could exceed its highest recorded temperature of 46.1C on Thursday.

SA 'will see records broken' on Thursday

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Prakash Paudyal has been jailed after two attacks on an 82-year-old dementia patient.

Aged care attacker jailed for four months

A panel of scientists will examine how the recent mass fish deaths in NSW occurred.

Scientists to examine cause of fish kills

Gitta Scheenhouwer was fatally hit while cycling in a Chapel Street bike lane at South Yarra.

Driver admits Dutch cyclist's fatal hit

Christine McGinn

Former ATO deputy commissioner Michael Cranston denies acting dishonestly.

Ex-deputy ATO commissioner on trial in NSW

Jodie Stephens

Former RSL NSW president Don Rowe (R) has been charged with fraud after a two-year investigation.

RSL NSW boss glad Rowe charged with fraud

Julian Drape and Sarah McPhee

Lives in central Tasmania are at risk as firefighters battle more than 50 blazes across the state.

Tas braces for amplified bushfire threat

Back in time: The historic Mary Valley Rattler.

Relive history this Australia Day weekend

John Rozentals

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

BUILT TOUGH: The BeefEater Signature ProLine six-burner built-in barbecue is designed to withstand the tough Australian climate, with all stainless-steel components commercial grade.

Hosting the ultimate Australia Day barbecue

NO SWEAT: If you exercise, especially in the summer heat, you need to drink before, during and after exercise.

Hacks for staying hydrated over summer

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Yum: Few people know that insects form part of the natural diet of more common pets, with many canine and feline species of mammal eating bugs in the wild to fulfil their nutritional requirements.

Waiter, there’s a fly in my...dog food