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GO EASY: Beginners won't be expected to pull off moves like this one on Saturday. Picture: Andrew Quilty

Try BMX riding this Saturday

LOCAL BOYS: Iain Jensen, left, and Nathan Outteridge celebrate their gold medal at the London Olympic Games of 2012. Picture: Laurence Griffiths

Olympic champion to tell his sailing story at Wangi RSL

David Stewart

MAIN EVENT: The 2019 Lakefest program begins this Saturday. A highlight of the two-week program of events on the lake is the Heaven Can Wait regatta (pictured) next Saturday, February 23. Picture: Supplied

Plenty happening around the lake for annual festival

GO EASY: Beginners won't be expected to pull off moves like this one on Saturday. Picture: Andrew Quilty

Try BMX riding this Saturday

RETURNING: Centre Royce Geoffrey is back in Macquarie Scorpion colours for 2019, but he won't play against Wyong in the trial at Toronto on Saturday. Picture: David Stewart

Macquarie to host Wyong in NSW Challenge Cup at Toronto

WORLDLY: Although just 17, Paige Caldecoat, of Bonnells Bay, already has plenty of international travel and racing experience to call on. Picture: Beau Outterage.

Lake teen’s Laser-sharp focus on world sailing title | photos

David Stewart

MAIN EVENT: The 2019 Lakefest program begins this Saturday. A highlight of the two-week program of events on the lake is the Heaven Can Wait regatta (pictured) next Saturday, February 23. Picture: Supplied

Plenty happening around the lake for annual festival

FRONTMAN: James Reyne.

Few tickets remaining for James Reyne in duo format

R-RATED: Billy Connolly once told Kevin Bloody Wilson that Prince Charles was a fan of the Australian. See Wilson's new show at Doyalson on Thursday, February 28.

Kevin help us: Comic's remedy for a world gone PC mad

David Stewart

MAIN EVENT: The 2019 Lakefest program begins this Saturday. A highlight of the two-week program of events on the lake is the Heaven Can Wait regatta (pictured) next Saturday, February 23. Picture: Supplied

Plenty happening around the lake for annual festival

FOR THE FANS: YUNGBLUD are playing at The Bar on the Hill on Friday night with Polish Club. Tickets are on sale now.

Gig guide: February 12-20, 2019

FAMILY NIGHT: Cinema Under the Stars in Newcastle. The event is coming to Lake Macquarie, in Speers Point Park, this Saturday, February 16. Picture: Supplied

Cinema under the Stars this Saturday night in the park

Victory Toronto has luxury living in lakeside paradise

FREEDOM: A freestanding lift that transports a motorised, wide wheelchair can be installed in a seemingly small space.

In-home lifts raise living

Embrace the year to love your life

Sam Hollier

Victory Toronto has luxury living in lakeside paradise

INNATE: Research has shown that from the age of three, toddlers have shown an ability to move in time to music.

Prepare your child for a life of dance

NEW IDEA: The Creative Kids Program aims to encourage children to explore their artistic side by helping eligible families meet the cost of certain activities.

Engaged and healthy kids

Opposition: A Planning Assessment Commission hearing considering the Wallarah 2 coal mine. There is widespread community opposition because of the mine's expected impacts on the Central Coast water catchment.

Election warning after Federal tick for controversial coal mine

Joanne McCarthy

WHERE TO NEXT: Lawyer Michael Winram responds to questions from the floor at the public meeting at Morisset on Wednesday night. Picture: David Stewart

Locals call for helicopter to land at conference | photos

David Stewart

MAIN STREET: The $2.2-million upgrade of Watkins Road will include kerbing, creation of a new parking lane, road resurfacing and more. Picture: David Stewart

Work starts on $2.2m Watkins Road upgrade

APPLY NOW: Robert Ryan congratulates Rotary Club of Kiama’s Marilyn Jarrett on receiving funding through the IMB Bank Community Foundation. Picture: Supplied

Deadline looms for local project funding applications

INTENSE: Helicopters water bomb the bushfire at Doyalson in 2013. Picture: Simone De Peak

Local councils urged to brace for new bushfire era

Good luck to all Lake award nominees

Kay Fraser

APPLY NOW: Robert Ryan congratulates Rotary Club of Kiama’s Marilyn Jarrett on receiving funding through the IMB Bank Community Foundation. Picture: Supplied

Deadline looms for local project funding applications

SIMPLE ENJOYMENT: U3A invites new members to join its ranks and learn a new skill, or to tutor a class in their area of expertise. Picture: David Stewart

U3A Southlakes enrolments filling fast

HAIR AID: Hairdresser Hope Vella, 21, is Morisset Showgirl 2019. She hopes to travel to a third-world country to teach the locals her trade. Picture: David Stewart

Hope reigns as Morisset Showgirl 2019 | photos

David Stewart

An artist's interpretation of the sauropods that made tracks (18m and 11m).

95-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found at Winton

LET'S GO: Codi Blanch, founder of Star Paws Dog Walking, with clients Raphael, Digit and Harley, at Blackalls Park Playground. Picture: David Stewart

Star Paws proves force is strong in Codi dog walker

Safety first: Judy Brown and YFCC health promotion officer Jasmin Dunn celebrate National Condom Day. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Sexual health app launched on National Condom Day

Two utes valued at $300k among treasures lost in container spill

ADRENALINE: The rodeo on Saturday night again proved to be a major drawcard for the Morisset Lake Macquarie Agricultural Show. It was followed by an impressive fireworks display. Picture: Donna O’Brien of Don Don’s Photography

Crowds flock to Morisset Show over big weekend | photos

David Stewart

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

Plane makes emergency landing on Blacksmiths beach

Max McKinney

Lady Gaga and Mark Ronson perform "Shallow" at the 61st annual Grammy Awards.

Who won what at the 2019 Grammy Awards

PARKING SQUEEZE: Vintage cars parked along Victory Parade, Toronto, during the Lake Mac Heritage Festival of 2017. Picture: David Stewart

Letters to the editor

ON THE GROUND: Mayor Kay Fraser with Cr Jason Pauling at the Bath Street site council has earmarked for a development in Toronto. Picture: Simone De Peak

Letters to the editor

FLAGS FLYING: Revellers enjoying Australia Day on Lake Macquarie. A reader has suggested two dates the nation might prefer to celebrate. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Letters to the editor

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

SALT OF THE EARTH: Landcare volunteer Graeme Stevenson was one of three finalists in the prestigious Bob Hawke Landcare Award last year.

Job well dung for poo-ologist

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Former Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle has been accused of sexual harassment by numerous women.

Vic assault claimant seeks city apology

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The Fauna and Flora Research Collective is fighting to save old-growth forests in East Gippsland.

Forest advocates back Vic logging case

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At least 120 homes and buildings have been destroyed by bushfires at Tingha and Tabulam in NSW.

Fire bans in NSW as cost of blazes tallied

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Former Queensland CFMEU boss Dave Hanna is on trial over rape allegations.

Ex-union boss rape trial continues in Qld

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Accused serial killer Bradley Edwards attacked a hospital worker in 1990, a court has heard.

Accused WA serial killer's previous attack

Angie Raphael

Adani's plans to protect the endangered black-throated finch have been deemed inadequate.

Adani blasts 'false' review on bird plan

Robyn Wuth

The federal opposition has drawn up legislation to respond to the banking royal commission.

Labor pushing for new credit laws

Angus Livingston

Archbishop Mark Coleridge(L) says the child sex abuse royal commission can guide the church globally

Abuse royal commission a 'roadmap': bishop

Heather McNab

THE TWO JOHNS: Chairman of Rural Press, John B. Fairfax (left), and managing director, John Parker (right), farewell the then Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, after he made a flying visit to the company's North Richmond headquarters in 1991.

A milestone for The Land

Vernon Graham and Andrew Norris
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The 2013 Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Kennedy Tourle.

What’s in a ‘Showgirl’ name?

Samantha Townsend

NSW Greens MP David Shoebridge, centre. The Greens want to set up four regional renewable energy power hubs.

Greens’ public energy proposal to make state 100 per cent renewable by 2030

John Ellicott

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

Your weekly travel inspiration

Skip the flowers and hit the road with your Valentine

Whether native or introduced, wild animals are not pets; they belong in the wild. No matter how good your intentions, a life in captivity is a life of suffering for wild animals

Do you really need an exotic pet?

Catching a brain aneurysm in time for it to be treated, while partly down to chance, is also a matter of being aware of family history and of the symptoms – headaches, vision changes, confusion and nerve paralysis – and alerting a doctor in order to have the relevant tests done.

Brain surgery has come a long way

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LIVING THE GOOD LIFE: Former police officer Peter Gillett with his dogs on King Island. Picture: Dee Kramer

Island life proves the perfect treatment for former cop

Johanna Baker-Dowdell