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TOP ORDER: Toronto's Ryan Fenning has found nice form for the Kookaburras. Picture: David Stewart

Ryan Fenning unbeaten again for Toronto

David Stewart

NEW: First grade representatives from five of the eight Newcastle district clubs. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Newcastle Rugby League: ‘Magic Round’ still on table beyond 2019

Josh Callinan

Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter and Central Coast, Scot MacDonald.

Grant money could save a life at local sports clubs

TOP ORDER: Toronto's Ryan Fenning has found nice form for the Kookaburras. Picture: David Stewart

Ryan Fenning unbeaten again for Toronto

NATIONAL SUCCESS: The NSW and now Australian amateur cruiserweight boxing champion, Tristan Maskell, in Hobart. Picture: Supplied

Boxer Tristan Maskell wins national cruiserweight title

David Stewart

RESOLUTE: Wyong's Harrison Townsend is watchful as he keeps out another Chris Archer delivery at Baker Park on Saturday. Picture: David Stewart

Wyong tail defies Northern Power surge for wickets | photos

David Stewart

THAT'S AMORE: The Italian Tenors are classicaly trained opera singers with a penchant for American crooners such as Dean Martin. See them in concert at The Art House on Thursday, December 20. Picture: Supplied

Italian Tenors mixing it up

David Stewart

TOP SPOT: Carolers got in early for the best vantage points at the family-friendly event at Speers Point Park on Sunday. Picture: Supplied

Lake Mac celebrates carols in the summertime | photos

NEW SERVICE: Nova Cruises general manager Peter Hanrahan welcomes mayor Kay Fraser aboard the 'Lady MAC' at Booragul wharf on Monday. Picture: Supplied

All aboard ‘Lady MAC’ as lake cruises return in boon for tourism | photos

THAT'S AMORE: The Italian Tenors are classicaly trained opera singers with a penchant for American crooners such as Dean Martin. See them in concert at The Art House on Thursday, December 20. Picture: Supplied

Italian Tenors mixing it up

FESTIVE LUNCH: Vivienne Bruce of Southlakes Carers. This year's Community Christmas Lunch at Morisset Multi-Purpose Centre has been shifted to Christmas Eve. Bookings cost $10 and are still being taken. Picture: David Stewart

Festive lunch in Morisset moved to Christmas Eve

NATIVITY: Discover the reason for the festive season by seeing The Stable Door at Hillview Adventist Church, in Morisset, next week. Picture: Supplied

Nativity play ‘The Stable Door’ at Morisset next week

David Stewart

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

RISKY: A poorly maintained car could becoming a large speed bump on the road to a happy holiday. Have your car inspected before you hit the road. Photo: Shutterstock

Prevention instead of cure

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Aloha Zen’s Byron Bay Pillow, $107.00

Unique gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-guy in your life

Emma Elsworthy

FUN STUFF: The upgrade at Bernie Goodwin Memorial Park will feature the creation of two playground areas - one for children aged 2 to 5, and one for children aged 5 to 12. Picture: Supplied

Work starts on $1.4m upgrade to Morisset park and playground

FINISHED NOW: The sand dredge in The Entrance channel. Picture: David Stewart

EPA clarifies reason for dredging notice to council

David Stewart

NEW DIGS: Scot MacDonald with Acting NSW Ambulance zone manager for the Central Coast, Sue Dorahy, at the new Toukley Ambulance Station on Wednesday. Picture: David Stewart

First look inside the new Toukley Ambulance Station | photos | video

Davied Stewart

BIN THERE: Awaba Waste Management Facility. Picture: Stewart Hazell

Bin collection days to be pushed back 24 hours from Christmas Day

DESPERATE APPEAL: Christine Mastello at the Southlake Marketplace rooms in Cooranbong. The group is now urgently seeking donations of toys and gift vouchers to replace items allegedly stolen from the building over the weekend. Picture: David Stewart

Thieves take toys and food hampers meant for needy locals

David Stewart

LONG-TIME LOCAL: Brenda Hartmire has joined The Lakes Mail team as a media sales representative. She has extensive business experience, including with Toronto Chamber of Commerce. Picture: David Stewart

Familiar face joins team

BIN THERE: Awaba Waste Management Facility. Picture: Stewart Hazell

Bin collection days to be pushed back 24 hours from Christmas Day

Toronto roadworks a complete success

Kay Fraser

MEETING PLACE: Brooke Murphy with some of the pantry items available at The Hub in Morisset. Picture: David Stewart

The Hub is there to help – no judging

David Stewart

Six fast facts on Australia’s latest Test win

Indian batsman Virat Kohli leaves the field at stumps on day two of the second Test.

15 facial expressions from the Perth Test

Australian opening batsman Marcus Harris (right) and Aaron Finch.

Aussies start well in Second Test

Snap up free tickets to popular seniors festival concert

A herd of pigs targetted in the aerial shoot.

Aerial cull takes out nearly 5000 feral pigs

John Ellicott

TOP SPOT: Carolers got in early for the best vantage points at the family-friendly event at Speers Point Park on Sunday. Picture: Supplied

Lake Mac celebrates carols in the summertime | photos

RELIEVED: The British woman (wearing the white cap) and her paddle board are returned to shore on Thursday. Her partner was transported in a second IRB. Picture: Supplied

Stand-up paddle boarders rescued after five-hour ordeal | photos

NEW DIGS: Scot MacDonald with Acting NSW Ambulance zone manager for the Central Coast, Sue Dorahy, at the new Toukley Ambulance Station on Wednesday. Picture: David Stewart

First look inside the new Toukley Ambulance Station | photos | video

Davied Stewart

INTERACTION: Visitors feeding and photographing kangaroos in the grounds of Morisset Hospital. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Letters to the editor

ATTRACTION: A reader has suggested having rangers supervise tourists at the Morisset Hospital grounds would be a better outcome than gates. Picture: Dean Osland

Letters to the editor

FULL HOUSE: Parking in and around Morisset station is becoming a challenge for commuters. But is there a plan to address it? Picture: David Stewart

Letters to the editor

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

Labor accused of ‘milking’ self-funded retirees

HEALTH CONCERN: More older people are drinking to hazardous levels. Image Pixabay.

Boomers the new ‘risky’ drinkers

Eileen Wood

NSW Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham says a review into the party is just a band-aid solution.

NSW Greens rotten, corrupt says Greens MP

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NSW Labor have had their Sydney offices raided by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

Foreign interference at Labor's core: govt

44m ago

David Eastman is seeking compensation for wrongfully spending 19 years in jail.

Eastman starts bid for jail compensation

45m ago

SA Treasurer Rob Lucas says the state budget will take a hit due to lower than expected GST returns.

SA budget to take $577m hit due to GST

1hr ago

Three-year-old William Tyrrell disappeared from the NSW town of Kendall in 2014.

William Tyrrell inquest to open in March

Jodie Stephens
1hr ago

Health Minister Greg Hunt met with Headspace clients after announcing a $110 million funding boost.

Headspace psychosis support gets funding

Marnie Banger
1hr ago

Football player Hakeem AlAraibi is facing deportation to Bahrain after being arrested in Bangkok.

Refugee footballer needs help: lawyers

Oliver Caffrey
1hr ago

Private health insurers have been given the go-ahead by the federal govt to hike their premiums.

Private health premiums to rise 3.25pct

Marnie Banger and Belinda Tasker
1hr ago

PRIZE: Judy Gibson will have the chance to cruise on beautiful Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw as part of the ultimate New Zealand tour.

NZ tour competition winner announced

Live Music at Empire Control Room. Pic: Geoff Duncan for Visit Austin

Five unmissable things to do, see and taste in Texas

The Brahmaputra River … in the rarely visited Indian state of Assam.

River-cruising the mysterious kingdom of Bhutan

John Rozentals

Two locals savour the flavour at Armatree Hotel. The pub keeps the community together.

Had a beer at the best bush pub in NSW?

John Ellicott

PHOTOS: Dulux Australia - Summer Trends 2019. Stylist: Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen.

Softly does it this season

Out of reach: While Christmas feasting is a highlight for humans, it’s also a time when some of the most dangerous foods to pets are available.

Keep pets safe at Christmas

RSPCA