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A Guide to the Manning Valley and Forster NSW
Updated January 2026 Morning Mist Nabiac The Manning Valley and Forster region is one of the most naturally beautiful areas on the NSW Mid North Coast, offering a mix of pristine beaches, river towns, national parks, and relaxed coastal living. From the coastline around Forster and Pacific Palms to the inland charm of towns along the Manning River, this region is ideal for slow travel, weekend getaways, and longer coastal escapes. This guide brings together key places to exp

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2018 Norton Street Italian Festa
Attenti!! This year marks the 32nd annual Norton Street Italian Festa. Italians always do everything bigger - and this is the biggest...

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Scott Gooding Chats With Sydney Chic About Crows Nest Festival 2018 and More
I am a big fan of Scott Gooding and his delicious healthy recipes! So I jumped at the chance to ask Scott a few questions about himself,...

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Surry Hills Festival Saturday 22nd September
The Surry Hills Festival takes place on Saturday 22nd September. This year's Surry Hills Festival Power theme is Flower and it is bold...

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Kurrajong Kitchen Cheese Lovers Festival
Kurrajong Kitchen Cheese Lovers Festival unveils an exclusive dessert only available at Centennial Parklands this June. To celebrate the...

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National Electric Gardens Tour Sydney
Electric Gardens will begin its tour of Australia this Friday - beginning at Red Hill Auditorium in Perth on January 19 (SOLD OUT),...

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Harley Days Festival Wollongong
Harley Davidson, one of the biggest motorcycle brands is hosting their very own Harley Days festival spanning over one action packed...

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Crows Nest Festival 2017
It will be a day of family fun on the Leafy North Shore on Sunday, 15 October. With more than 50,000 visitors to visit the dining...

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Sydney Bastille Festival 13th - 16th July
Photos Deb Carr Today I attended a Wine Masterclass at the Bastille Festival Sydney courtesy of the wine sponsor, United Cellars. There...

Deb Carr
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Things to do in Sydney: The Korean Festival
Sydney Korean Festival is about celebrating and sharing all the wonderful things of the Korean culture. The festival will be held at...

Deb Carr
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Tropfest Parramatta - Pick Your Patch
Image: Parramatta Park by Mark Rogers This year, Tropfest Australia is making the bold - and exciting - move to the gorgeous Parramatta...

Deb Carr
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France meets Sydney, So Frenchy So Chic
It was a sea of colour and all things french and chic at Bicentennial park in Glebe recently for the annual "So Frenchy So Chic"...

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So Frenchy So Chic Music Festival Sydney
Here's your chance to discover another 'chic' by attending the So Frenchy So Chic Music Festival in on January 21st at Bicentennial Park...

Deb Carr
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Newkind Festival - Tasmania
Newkind Festival is a four-day boot camp and a call to action for change makers. Newkind Festival will assemble thought leaders,...

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Sydney Good Food Wine Show
If you didn't make it to the Sydney Good Food Wine show this year, be sure to put it in your diary for things to do in Sydney next year!...

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Pokolbin Pride the first LGBTI Festival in the Hunter Valley.
Matt Kerr (L) Jimmy Wright (R) I just had to share this story about my mates Jimmy and Matty …..The ‘husband and husband’ founders of...

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Sydney's Tomato Festival in the Royal Botanical Gardens
It might sound strange having a Tomato Festival in the middle of the Royal Botanical Gardens, but I can tell you, it’s a great way to...

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2016 Australia Day Sydney Ferrython
Dressed and decorated to the nines, Sydney’s beloved First Fleet ferries lined up for the Australian Day Ferrython as part of the Sydney...

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Sydney Festival Kicks off January 7th
Photo credit Annabel Mehran The Sydney Festival kicks off on the 7th Jan running until Jan 26th. This year is the 40th Anniversary so...

Deb Carr
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Sydney's Oktoberfest in the Gardens Sells Out
If you missed out this year, then all I can suggest is keep an eye out for when tickets go on sale in 2016 for the Sydney Oktoberfest in...

Deb Carr
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Indigenous Welcome Ceremony for Rick Mora and Elder Saginaw Grant at Sydney International Airport wi
Today Sydney welcomed Rick Mora and Elder Saginaw Grant at Sydney International Airport with Indigenous Australian Elders (Uncle Max) and...

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