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SWEET VICTORY: Toronto captain Adrian Chad holds aloft the E.P.Barbour Shield at No.1 Sportsground on Sunday. The Kookaburras defeated Hamilton-Wickham by two wickets in the grand final. Pictures: Jonathan Carroll

Cricket: Toronto's title in honour of Dutchy, thrilling grand final victory

Josh Callinan

JOB DONE: Toronto's Griffin Lea, with ball, and team-mates celebrate claiming the last wicket needed for victory against Charlestown at No 1 Sportground on Sunday. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Toronto into cricket decider

David Stewart

SQUAD: Team Lake Mac 2019.

Team Lake Mac to contest Children's Games in Russia

BIANCA SMITH

SWEET VICTORY: Toronto captain Adrian Chad holds aloft the E.P.Barbour Shield at No.1 Sportsground on Sunday. The Kookaburras defeated Hamilton-Wickham by two wickets in the grand final. Pictures: Jonathan Carroll

Cricket: Toronto's title in honour of Dutchy, thrilling grand final victory

EYE ON THE BALL: NSW development squad member Jacob Dundas, 15, representing Toronto in the Newcastle district A-grade pennants final against Merewether at Shortland Waters on March 10. Picture: Marina Neil

Toronto golfer to tee it up for NSW

Josh Callinan

HARD GOING: Toronto's Jeremy Ford top scored with 9 and struck the only boundary in the Kookaburras' total of 40. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Toronto into cricket semi-final despite late stumble

TEAM WORK: The Manly National Rugby League (NRL) squad takes on the Raw Challenge as part of pre-season training in 2012. Picture: David Stewart

Raw Challenge event part of Youth Week fun for Lake Macquarie

ROMAN FARCE: "I wasn’t parading, I was walking!" Marc Calwell, front, flanked by, from left, Michael Adamson, Russell Bridge, and Brett Perkins. The musical opens on Friday, April 5. Picture: Richard Jeziorny

Funny thing, the cast can't stop laughing

David Stewart

The Bondi Cigars will be one of the acts to perform at a new festival in Lake Macquarie to be held in May.

Bondi Cigars to head up Belmont Beers, Blues and Barbecue festival

Melinda McMillan

TEAM WORK: The Manly National Rugby League (NRL) squad takes on the Raw Challenge as part of pre-season training in 2012. Picture: David Stewart

Raw Challenge event part of Youth Week fun for Lake Macquarie

SUAVE: Swing on This features mates Michael Falzon (We Will Rock You), Luke Kennedy (Ten Tenors), Matt Lee (Mary Poppins) and Ben Mingay (Wonderland). Expect awesome harmonization, fun banter, and a surprising repertoire.

Swing on this? Sure they can | video

David Stewart

CAKE STALL: Wyee Public School will supply the cakes for the Neighbour Day in Wyee on Sunday, March 31. Picture: David Stewart

Enjoy cake and meet the neighbours on Sunday

David Stewart

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

BARGAINS AWAIT: Vinnies at Toronto is part of the newly established Op Shop Treasure Trail stretching from Toronto down to Toukley.

Discover Op Shop treasures on new trail

LEAD BY EXAMPLE: Being a school leader can not only be fun. It can be beneficial for students in their future careers as they widen their network of contacts and broaden their experience.

Embrace the leadership team

POTENTIAL: The dirt track around the main arena was once home to speedway racing, and is now mostly used for training trotters. Picture: David Stewart

Showground proposal: Morisset's need for speed

David Stewart

Vales Point. Picture: Bradley Smith.

Call to block Vales Point turbine upgrade

Matthew Kelly

NOT OVER: Alan Hayes of the Australian Coal Alliance addresses a meeting at Blue Haven. Mr Hayes said ACA would continue to challenge the Wallarah 2 coal mine's development consent, at state and federal level. Picture: David Stewart

Land and Environment Court dismisses bid to stop Wallarah 2 coal mine

David Stewart

TATTOO BUMP: Alisha Dawson, of Toronto, proudly shows off her tattoo and baby bump. The book will be launched in Belmont on April 1. Picture: Supplied

Book tells tales from tattoos

Melinda McMillan

French youths hold the Australian flag in the guard of honour at the first burial service of an unknown soldier at the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Fromelles, in 2010. Picture: Penny Bradfield

Retired Navy man to speak at morning tea in Morisset

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REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Joanne Crawford

TATTOO BUMP: Alisha Dawson, of Toronto, proudly shows off her tattoo and baby bump. The book will be launched in Belmont on April 1. Picture: Supplied

Book tells tales from tattoos

CLOSED: To access MP Greg Piper's petition to have Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre reopened, visit his Toronto office or phone 4959 3200, or email lakemacquarie@parliament.nsw.gov.au. Picture: David Stewart

MP Greg Piper launches petition in wake of shock closure of Myuna Bay

David Stewart

STARTING WORK: Mayor Kay Fraser with project manager Adam Gleeson, left, and construction manager Adam Bailey at the art gallery this morning. Picture: Supplied

Work starts today on $2.3-million expansion of art gallery

SWEET VICTORY: Toronto captain Adrian Chad holds aloft the E.P.Barbour Shield at No.1 Sportsground on Sunday. The Kookaburras defeated Hamilton-Wickham by two wickets in the grand final. Pictures: Jonathan Carroll

Cricket: Toronto's title in honour of Dutchy, thrilling grand final victory

10 photos from the Christchurch Remembrance Service

PROLIFIC: The event has donated about $180,000 to local charities in its 13-year history. Pictured are some of the participants in Paddlefest 2019 at Speers Point. Picture: Supplied

Paddlefest to take a break: event future in doubt | photos

SUAVE: Swing on This features mates Michael Falzon (We Will Rock You), Luke Kennedy (Ten Tenors), Matt Lee (Mary Poppins) and Ben Mingay (Wonderland). Expect awesome harmonization, fun banter, and a surprising repertoire.

Swing on this? Sure they can | video

An Ambulance Victoria officer runs away from a seal at Port Fairy on Saturday afternoon.

Watch as rogue seal chases ambo after attacking woman

Rachael Houlihan

ONE PLANET: Children at Toronto Adventist School dressed to honour cultures from around the world as part of Harmony Day on Thursday. Picture: David Stewart

School day full of harmony | photos | video

David Stewart

Morrison gives his version of talks in tense interview with Waleed Aly

Michael Koziol

Photo: WSL/Matt Dunbar

The master, Kelly Slater, surfs on

CROWD PULLER: Speedway action from Morisset Showground in the 1960s. One reader is calling for the speedway to return to the venue under council's charge.

Letters to the editor

GREAT POTENTIAL: One reader predicts exciting times ahead for Morisset Showground under the management of council. Picture: David Stewart

Letters to the editor

WASTE WATCH: Two letter writers this week report council's three-bin waste collection service is working fine for them. They've offered some tips. Picture: Supplied

Letters to the editor

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has slammed the Morrison budget handed down on Tuesday.

No budget plan to lift wages: Labor

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The federal budget at a glance

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's budget speech in full

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Women have been the big winners in sports funding in this year's federal budget,

Women the big winners in sports funding

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has pitched the coalition as responsible economic managers in the budget.

No-losers budget aimed right at voters

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Campaigns to fight domestic violence will be boosted by $328m in the federal budget.

Domestic violence action gets boost

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Australia's public broadcasters will get more than $4b in funding over the three years.

Public broadcasters get $4 billion

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Daphne Dunne, a grandmother who met Prince Harry three times and his father once, has died aged 99.

Australian royal watcher Daphne Dunne, 99, dies

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Light restocker heifers were in demand at Armidale on Monday.

Weaner steers to $957 at Armidale

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Car win for 13yo Colleambally shooter

Sally Cripps
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Landmark agents sell young cattle supporting the annual Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service "Tag-a-Calf" fundraiser tallying $3000-plus. Photo. Michelle Mawhinney.

Rescue helicopter gains $3000

Mark Griggs

Stokes Hill … cheese, wine and a spectacular sunset.

Get 'lost' in South Australia's Flinders Ranges

John Rozentals

Seven minimalist properties around the world to inspire travellers to de-clutter their lives

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

PUPPY EYES: No matter how cute and pleading they look, don't give in to your dog's request for a piece of the Easter egg stash. Give them their own suitable treat while you hunt for chocolate treasures.

Chocolate is a big no-no

Chenelle Tregannon

UNDER PRESSURE: The causes of stress are common and diverse, including pressure from a job, such as being overloaded with work or having a difficult boss.

How to manage stress in life and work

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Happy 110th birthday: Agnes 'Nessie' Kluckhenn, right, and her 'baby' sister Williamina, 95. Photo: Eddie Jim

She's likes a drop of whisky and is a 'chocoholic': Nessie, aged 110

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