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Free holiday for flood victims

A Port Macquarie businessman who is offering free holidays on the coast for flood affected farmers says that coastal people want to lend a helping hand to the bush. Greg Freeman says that people on the...

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Rough surf closes half NSW beaches

Rough surf from ex-tropical cyclone Fina has forced the closure of half the beaches in NSW.

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Homes threatened by rising sea

A Climate Commission report has found thousands of homes on the Mid North Coast are at risk from rising sea levels

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Councillor Henderson gives mining thumbs up

Gloucester Shire Councillor Jim Henderson speaks about the attitudes to mining in the district.

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Vintage caravan convoy cruises down Pacific Highway

A group of vintage caravans are heading from Cairns to Canberra as part of the national capital's centenary celebrations. The enthusiasts are taking part in a living exhibition of Australian holidaying...

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Living on road kill and bush tucker: One family's epic cycling adventure

Patrick Jones, Meg Ulman, their two boys and their dog have spent the last year cycling up and down Australia's east coast. But this family set themselves a bigger challenge than the journey itself....

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Growing old alternatively: aged care in alternative community on mid-north...

Three decades after alternative lifestyle communities were established along the coast they are facing the new challenge of creating aged care support.

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Resident anger at Roads and Maritime Services over proposed Pacific Hwy ramps

Residents living near the Macksville exits from the upgraded Pacific Highway are questioning the Road and Maritime Services (RMS) land acquisition policy.

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Chatsworth station manager loads up horses for last time and heads south

After managing Chatsworth Station near Boulia for 35 years, John Jones is loading up the horses and heading south.

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Port Macquarie residents promote sustainable living through thriving...

The Lost Plot community garden on the mid north coast is thriving and playing a key role in promoting sustainable living.

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Plastic bags with price tags may be coming to NSW mid-north coast

A push to reduce single-use shopping bags on the New South Wales mid-north coast is gaining momentum.

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Violin doctor still fine tuning his work with classical instruments after 45...

Tucked in the back of his farming homestead, Norm Lambert says repairing violins, and hearing a well-kept instrument being played, has been a thrill throughout his life.

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How the stamp lady of Kempsey has helped deaf and blind children for 35 years

Kempsey's Lyn Saul has raised thousands donating stamps to the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children in Sydney.

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Moving to the country the answer to housing affordability for some, but...

Real estate agents report strong price growth in regional towns as home buyers seek a cheaper alternative to Sydney and Melbourne property. So is moving to the country a way to get into the market?

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Tree change: Family swaps Sydney city for small farm success

Ex-city dweller Anna Featherstone shares her tips for making a successful tree change to the land.

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Meeting the local caricatures at the Beechwood Hotel isn't the same without...

Alan J Lester immortalised his drinking buddies on the wall of his local pub. But now that he's no longer around, the new owner of the Beechwood Hotel is seeking someone to continue the tradition.

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Could land-sharing be the answer for aspiring homeowners?

A cooperative land-sharing community has allowed a young couple to get their foot on the property ladder for just $100,000, building their own tiny house out of hay bales.

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Beach drivers urged to follow the rules to keep 'huge playground' intact

Australia is one of the few developed countries where beach driving is permitted, but with that luxury comes responsibility. Here's what you need to know about four-wheel-driving on the beach.

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Graham Lee's on a mission to unite crisis services in regional Australia

After losing his business and becoming homeless, 58-year-old Graham Lee has made it his mission to improve services in regional Australia.

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Electric car charger installations target tourists who are being encouraged...

Regional communities are being encouraged to take advantage of the growing electric vehicle market and invest in charging technology.

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Australian caravan trips hit a new high and young families lead the way

Caravan and camping trips in Australia reach a new high and young families are leading the way, looking to reconnect with nature and the simple things in life.

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True Aussie Christmas has Santa hitting the beach this festive season

Santa on the sand is proving wildly popular at a coastal town with photo sessions sold out months in advance for its more Australian image.

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Rare 15-window Kombi's restoration from South African orphanage van to...

Port Macquarie resident Mitchell Montgomery gave this rare 1960 15-window Kombi a new life when he relocated it from thousands of kilometres away and restored it.

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