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GOT HIM: Toronto's Aaron Gray takes a sharp catch at slip to dismiss University's Sam Reading off the bowling of Dylan Robertson. Picture: David Stewart

Robertson, Ford lead Toronto to win | photos

David Stewart

CONTACT: Wyong's Luke Dolbel meets some stiff Macquarie Scorpion defence in the match at Lyall Peacock Field on Saturday. The Roos scored a 32-16 win. Picture: David Stewart

Scorpions fall to strong Roos line-up in league opener

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

Try BMX riding this Saturday

GOT HIM: Toronto's Aaron Gray takes a sharp catch at slip to dismiss University's Sam Reading off the bowling of Dylan Robertson. Picture: David Stewart

Robertson, Ford lead Toronto to win | photos

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

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

HEADLINER: Suzi Quatro.

Suzi Quatro to headline Red Hot Summer show at Kariong

ON A ROLL: Comedian and actor Luke McGregor is touring with Tom Ballard. Catch them at Nelson Bay Diggers on March 8 and Belmont 16s on March 9.

Lovable Luke has the last laugh on tour

Lisa Rockman

DIG IN: Paddlefest is a fun day out for families, with plenty of colourful entertainment and racing close to shore at Speers Point Park. Picture: David Stewart

Make your splash count: enter Paddlefest

David Stewart

HEADLINER: Suzi Quatro.

Suzi Quatro to headline Red Hot Summer show at Kariong

WALK OR JOG: Registration costs $39 for adults, $29 for seniors and children aged 6 to 17. Kids aged 5 and younger are admitted for free. Picture: Dean Osland

Dogs now welcome in Memory Walk and Jog

Relax by the lake at the Toronto foreshore on Friday night when council hosts a free Picnic in the Park. Picture: David Stewart

News in brief: Picnic in the park on Friday night

Victory Toronto has luxury living in lakeside paradise

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

Embrace the year to love your life

Sam Hollier

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

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

UNDER PRESSURE: The Entrance channel feeds the Tuggerah Lakes system. The state government has committed to spending $200,000 to investigate a clean-up plan.

State commits $200,000 for panel to plot Tuggerah Lakes clean-up

David Stewart

BATH STREET: TFPG spokesperson Mel Steiner at the controversial site. "These people had the foresight to recognise the need for foreshore parkland," he said of a council brochure from 1980. Picture: David Stewart

Brochure reveals Toronto 'foreshore foresight' from the 80s | photos

David Stewart

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

DIG IN: Paddlefest is a fun day out for families, with plenty of colourful entertainment and racing close to shore at Speers Point Park. Picture: David Stewart

Make your splash count: enter Paddlefest

David Stewart

WALK OR JOG: Registration costs $39 for adults, $29 for seniors and children aged 6 to 17. Kids aged 5 and younger are admitted for free. Picture: Dean Osland

Dogs now welcome in Memory Walk and Jog

SAFETY: Participants from the House With No Steps take a break from their work at Telstra's Morisset Telephone Exchange. Picture: Supplied

Working to keep local Telstra sites fire safe

DIG IN: Paddlefest is a fun day out for families, with plenty of colourful entertainment and racing close to shore at Speers Point Park. Picture: David Stewart

Make your splash count: enter Paddlefest

Relax by the lake at the Toronto foreshore on Friday night when council hosts a free Picnic in the Park. Picture: David Stewart

News in brief: Picnic in the park on Friday night

BATH STREET: TFPG spokesperson Mel Steiner at the controversial site. "These people had the foresight to recognise the need for foreshore parkland," he said of a council brochure from 1980. Picture: David Stewart

Brochure reveals Toronto 'foreshore foresight' from the 80s | photos

David Stewart

CRAFT: Ian Tinetti is continuing the legacy his great grandfather Aquilino Tinetti began. Photo: Dylan Burns

Watch how Australia's famous cricket bats are made

GOT HIM: Toronto's Aaron Gray takes a sharp catch at slip to dismiss University's Sam Reading off the bowling of Dylan Robertson. Picture: David Stewart

Robertson, Ford lead Toronto to win | photos

The 1.2 metre long reptile isn't venomous, and Jake Cullen said they are good at bluffing when they strike. Picture: Supplied by Taylah Honeman

Giant snake found on Junee man’s property a rare species

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

95-million-year-old dinosaur tracks found in Qld

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

David Stewart

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

Sarah Lansdown

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

Max McKinney

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

THE SITE: The parcel of land earmarked by council, left, in Bath Street is on the foreshore opposite Royal Motor Yacht Club, Toronto. Picture: David Stewart

Letters to the editor

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

VULNERABLE: Assault an increasing fact of life in Australian nursing homes. Image: Shutterstock

Loophole sees aged care assaults unreported

Eileen Wood

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

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

Geraldine Cardozo

He wanted a sausage roll but stopped an armed robbery instead

Labor has promised to create a strategic Australian shipping fleet, if elected to federal government

PM lashes ALP's strategic ship fleet plan

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A charity is urging Australia to ramp up its humanitarian efforts in Yemen.

Australia must do more for Yemen: charity

49m ago

Labor says more than 1000 demountable classrooms will be replaced if they win the NSW election.

NSW Labor to divert $500m for classrooms

57m ago

A 10-year funding deal for Hobart has been agreed between the federal, state and local governments.

Overseas flights for Hobart, $1.43bn deal

Ethan James
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Daniel Andrews and minister Martin Foley have released new details of the mental health commission.

Health experts lead Vic royal commission

Christine McGinn
2hrs ago

Simon Birmingham, campaigning with Georgina Downer, says he did nothing wrong with a grant handover.

Minister defends Downer's cheque photo op

Matt Coughlan
2hrs ago

Minister Simon Birmingham wants an explanation for China's delays in unloading of Australian coal.

China coal export delays not a ban: PM

Matt Coughlan

Non-Stop run to Royal Canberra interbreed title

Hannah Powe and Lucy Kinbacher
1hr ago

Wyangala Dam set to be raised - if the Coalition wins Government.

Wyangala Dam wall to be raised in $650m project

John Ellicott
1hr ago

Mr Barilaro under the Big trout announces the sealing of Bobeyan road, the back road from Adaminaby to Canberra.

Barra's big promises under the big trout

John Ellicott
2hrs ago

IS THIS the best Greek restaurant in Melbourne? You'll have to try Philhellene yourself to find out.

Time to try living like a local in Melbourne’s west

Somewhere over the rainbow: Where to stay around the world this pride season

Tanya Murphy: “Now they can literally pull up my chatbot on their phones and ask away.”

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

There is a growing trend of banning diners from using smart phones and tablets while in restaurants and cafes. Photo: Shutterstock

Have you looked up from your phone to talk to dining companion?

Nadine Morton

The number of disappearing animal and plant species is rising, causing major food production issues.

UN: Future of food under 'severe threat'

Lin Taylor

TOP TIP: While both kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, choosing to spend more in the cooking area will improve your tax outcome.

How to renovate your investment property