FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams
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VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams
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VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


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Gallows beach sunset.

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Shopping local to produce Nature's best

Mother Nature's Managing Director Peter Watt with customers Charlie, 8, and Stevie, 5, Bohringer.

Local fruit and vegie marketplace embraces online shopping

It's just a jab

A $3.5 million influenza vaccination program is being offered by the NSW Government following last year's severe flu season.

Dealing with a sea of snotty tissues and sick kids last winter?

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Time for the Toyota Camry to shrug off the cardigan

The Australian-made Toyota Camry models are gone and while the new variants are cut from the same cloth they are significantly better.

It was love at first sight for Billy and Vera

IN LOVE: Billy and Vera Gill celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today.

BILLY first spotted Vera across a crowded bar in a Newcastle pub.

‘Day Zero’ looming for major city as water runs out

People collect drinking water from pipes fed by an underground spring, in St. James, about 25km from the city centre, on January 19, 2018, in Cape Town. Picture: Rodger Bosch

The army and police are on standby as city officials fear chaos

‘Please change your bathroom habits’

A husband has created a set of bathroom rules for his messy wife. Picture: ABC/Facebook

He decided something had to be done about his wife’s bathroom habits

Pregnancy leaves Coast mum with severe spinal curvature

Narelle Lockett, pictured with her children Blake (14), Sofie (6) and Grace (6), is raising money via Gofundme after an abdominal muscle tear during her last pregnancy caused her spine to curve.

Money stands in the way of Coast mum keeping her quality of life

WATCH: Brown snake caught at Oakey Army Base

A brown snake like this is believed to be responsible for the man’s death. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park.

The video shows the snake slithering around the army base

'Dicing with death': RACQ implores people to know their limits

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Plan ahead and know your limits this 'Straya Day.

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VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


Readers stunning photos

Gallows beach sunset.

Browse through a handful of readers contributed photos.

Shopping local to produce Nature's best

Mother Nature's Managing Director Peter Watt with customers Charlie, 8, and Stevie, 5, Bohringer.

Local fruit and vegie marketplace embraces online shopping

It's just a jab

A $3.5 million influenza vaccination program is being offered by the NSW Government following last year's severe flu season.

Dealing with a sea of snotty tissues and sick kids last winter?

Local Partners

Time for the Toyota Camry to shrug off the cardigan

The Australian-made Toyota Camry models are gone and while the new variants are cut from the same cloth they are significantly better.

It was love at first sight for Billy and Vera

IN LOVE: Billy and Vera Gill celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today.

BILLY first spotted Vera across a crowded bar in a Newcastle pub.

‘Day Zero’ looming for major city as water runs out

People collect drinking water from pipes fed by an underground spring, in St. James, about 25km from the city centre, on January 19, 2018, in Cape Town. Picture: Rodger Bosch

The army and police are on standby as city officials fear chaos

‘Please change your bathroom habits’

A husband has created a set of bathroom rules for his messy wife. Picture: ABC/Facebook

He decided something had to be done about his wife’s bathroom habits

Pregnancy leaves Coast mum with severe spinal curvature

Narelle Lockett, pictured with her children Blake (14), Sofie (6) and Grace (6), is raising money via Gofundme after an abdominal muscle tear during her last pregnancy caused her spine to curve.

Money stands in the way of Coast mum keeping her quality of life

WATCH: Brown snake caught at Oakey Army Base

A brown snake like this is believed to be responsible for the man’s death. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park.

The video shows the snake slithering around the army base

'Dicing with death': RACQ implores people to know their limits

Stock image.

Plan ahead and know your limits this 'Straya Day.

Top Stories
Lifestyle

VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams
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VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


Readers stunning photos

Gallows beach sunset.

Browse through a handful of readers contributed photos.

Shopping local to produce Nature's best

Mother Nature's Managing Director Peter Watt with customers Charlie, 8, and Stevie, 5, Bohringer.

Local fruit and vegie marketplace embraces online shopping

It's just a jab

A $3.5 million influenza vaccination program is being offered by the NSW Government following last year's severe flu season.

Dealing with a sea of snotty tissues and sick kids last winter?

Local Partners

Time for the Toyota Camry to shrug off the cardigan

The Australian-made Toyota Camry models are gone and while the new variants are cut from the same cloth they are significantly better.

It was love at first sight for Billy and Vera

IN LOVE: Billy and Vera Gill celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today.

BILLY first spotted Vera across a crowded bar in a Newcastle pub.

‘Day Zero’ looming for major city as water runs out

People collect drinking water from pipes fed by an underground spring, in St. James, about 25km from the city centre, on January 19, 2018, in Cape Town. Picture: Rodger Bosch

The army and police are on standby as city officials fear chaos

‘Please change your bathroom habits’

A husband has created a set of bathroom rules for his messy wife. Picture: ABC/Facebook

He decided something had to be done about his wife’s bathroom habits

Pregnancy leaves Coast mum with severe spinal curvature

Narelle Lockett, pictured with her children Blake (14), Sofie (6) and Grace (6), is raising money via Gofundme after an abdominal muscle tear during her last pregnancy caused her spine to curve.

Money stands in the way of Coast mum keeping her quality of life

WATCH: Brown snake caught at Oakey Army Base

A brown snake like this is believed to be responsible for the man’s death. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park.

The video shows the snake slithering around the army base

'Dicing with death': RACQ implores people to know their limits

Stock image.

Plan ahead and know your limits this 'Straya Day.

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VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


Readers stunning photos

Gallows beach sunset.

Browse through a handful of readers contributed photos.

Shopping local to produce Nature's best

Mother Nature's Managing Director Peter Watt with customers Charlie, 8, and Stevie, 5, Bohringer.

Local fruit and vegie marketplace embraces online shopping

It's just a jab

A $3.5 million influenza vaccination program is being offered by the NSW Government following last year's severe flu season.

Dealing with a sea of snotty tissues and sick kids last winter?

Local Partners

Time for the Toyota Camry to shrug off the cardigan

The Australian-made Toyota Camry models are gone and while the new variants are cut from the same cloth they are significantly better.

It was love at first sight for Billy and Vera

IN LOVE: Billy and Vera Gill celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today.

BILLY first spotted Vera across a crowded bar in a Newcastle pub.

‘Day Zero’ looming for major city as water runs out

People collect drinking water from pipes fed by an underground spring, in St. James, about 25km from the city centre, on January 19, 2018, in Cape Town. Picture: Rodger Bosch

The army and police are on standby as city officials fear chaos

‘Please change your bathroom habits’

A husband has created a set of bathroom rules for his messy wife. Picture: ABC/Facebook

He decided something had to be done about his wife’s bathroom habits

Pregnancy leaves Coast mum with severe spinal curvature

Narelle Lockett, pictured with her children Blake (14), Sofie (6) and Grace (6), is raising money via Gofundme after an abdominal muscle tear during her last pregnancy caused her spine to curve.

Money stands in the way of Coast mum keeping her quality of life

WATCH: Brown snake caught at Oakey Army Base

A brown snake like this is believed to be responsible for the man’s death. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park.

The video shows the snake slithering around the army base

'Dicing with death': RACQ implores people to know their limits

Stock image.

Plan ahead and know your limits this 'Straya Day.

Top Stories
Lifestyle

VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams
Lifestyle

VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams
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VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


Readers stunning photos

Gallows beach sunset.

Browse through a handful of readers contributed photos.

Shopping local to produce Nature's best

Mother Nature's Managing Director Peter Watt with customers Charlie, 8, and Stevie, 5, Bohringer.

Local fruit and vegie marketplace embraces online shopping

It's just a jab

A $3.5 million influenza vaccination program is being offered by the NSW Government following last year's severe flu season.

Dealing with a sea of snotty tissues and sick kids last winter?

Local Partners

Time for the Toyota Camry to shrug off the cardigan

The Australian-made Toyota Camry models are gone and while the new variants are cut from the same cloth they are significantly better.

It was love at first sight for Billy and Vera

IN LOVE: Billy and Vera Gill celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today.

BILLY first spotted Vera across a crowded bar in a Newcastle pub.

‘Day Zero’ looming for major city as water runs out

People collect drinking water from pipes fed by an underground spring, in St. James, about 25km from the city centre, on January 19, 2018, in Cape Town. Picture: Rodger Bosch

The army and police are on standby as city officials fear chaos

‘Please change your bathroom habits’

A husband has created a set of bathroom rules for his messy wife. Picture: ABC/Facebook

He decided something had to be done about his wife’s bathroom habits

Pregnancy leaves Coast mum with severe spinal curvature

Narelle Lockett, pictured with her children Blake (14), Sofie (6) and Grace (6), is raising money via Gofundme after an abdominal muscle tear during her last pregnancy caused her spine to curve.

Money stands in the way of Coast mum keeping her quality of life

WATCH: Brown snake caught at Oakey Army Base

A brown snake like this is believed to be responsible for the man’s death. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park.

The video shows the snake slithering around the army base

'Dicing with death': RACQ implores people to know their limits

Stock image.

Plan ahead and know your limits this 'Straya Day.

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VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


Readers stunning photos

Gallows beach sunset.

Browse through a handful of readers contributed photos.

Shopping local to produce Nature's best

Mother Nature's Managing Director Peter Watt with customers Charlie, 8, and Stevie, 5, Bohringer.

Local fruit and vegie marketplace embraces online shopping

It's just a jab

A $3.5 million influenza vaccination program is being offered by the NSW Government following last year's severe flu season.

Dealing with a sea of snotty tissues and sick kids last winter?

Local Partners

Time for the Toyota Camry to shrug off the cardigan

The Australian-made Toyota Camry models are gone and while the new variants are cut from the same cloth they are significantly better.

It was love at first sight for Billy and Vera

IN LOVE: Billy and Vera Gill celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today.

BILLY first spotted Vera across a crowded bar in a Newcastle pub.

‘Day Zero’ looming for major city as water runs out

People collect drinking water from pipes fed by an underground spring, in St. James, about 25km from the city centre, on January 19, 2018, in Cape Town. Picture: Rodger Bosch

The army and police are on standby as city officials fear chaos

‘Please change your bathroom habits’

A husband has created a set of bathroom rules for his messy wife. Picture: ABC/Facebook

He decided something had to be done about his wife’s bathroom habits

Pregnancy leaves Coast mum with severe spinal curvature

Narelle Lockett, pictured with her children Blake (14), Sofie (6) and Grace (6), is raising money via Gofundme after an abdominal muscle tear during her last pregnancy caused her spine to curve.

Money stands in the way of Coast mum keeping her quality of life

WATCH: Brown snake caught at Oakey Army Base

A brown snake like this is believed to be responsible for the man’s death. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park.

The video shows the snake slithering around the army base

'Dicing with death': RACQ implores people to know their limits

Stock image.

Plan ahead and know your limits this 'Straya Day.

Top Stories
Lifestyle

VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams
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VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


Readers stunning photos

Gallows beach sunset.

Browse through a handful of readers contributed photos.

Shopping local to produce Nature's best

Mother Nature's Managing Director Peter Watt with customers Charlie, 8, and Stevie, 5, Bohringer.

Local fruit and vegie marketplace embraces online shopping

It's just a jab

A $3.5 million influenza vaccination program is being offered by the NSW Government following last year's severe flu season.

Dealing with a sea of snotty tissues and sick kids last winter?

Local Partners

Time for the Toyota Camry to shrug off the cardigan

The Australian-made Toyota Camry models are gone and while the new variants are cut from the same cloth they are significantly better.

It was love at first sight for Billy and Vera

IN LOVE: Billy and Vera Gill celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today.

BILLY first spotted Vera across a crowded bar in a Newcastle pub.

‘Day Zero’ looming for major city as water runs out

People collect drinking water from pipes fed by an underground spring, in St. James, about 25km from the city centre, on January 19, 2018, in Cape Town. Picture: Rodger Bosch

The army and police are on standby as city officials fear chaos

‘Please change your bathroom habits’

A husband has created a set of bathroom rules for his messy wife. Picture: ABC/Facebook

He decided something had to be done about his wife’s bathroom habits

Pregnancy leaves Coast mum with severe spinal curvature

Narelle Lockett, pictured with her children Blake (14), Sofie (6) and Grace (6), is raising money via Gofundme after an abdominal muscle tear during her last pregnancy caused her spine to curve.

Money stands in the way of Coast mum keeping her quality of life

WATCH: Brown snake caught at Oakey Army Base

A brown snake like this is believed to be responsible for the man’s death. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park.

The video shows the snake slithering around the army base

'Dicing with death': RACQ implores people to know their limits

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Plan ahead and know your limits this 'Straya Day.

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VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


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People collect drinking water from pipes fed by an underground spring, in St. James, about 25km from the city centre, on January 19, 2018, in Cape Town. Picture: Rodger Bosch

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He decided something had to be done about his wife’s bathroom habits

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WATCH: Brown snake caught at Oakey Army Base

A brown snake like this is believed to be responsible for the man’s death. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park.

The video shows the snake slithering around the army base

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VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams
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VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams
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VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


Readers stunning photos

Gallows beach sunset.

Browse through a handful of readers contributed photos.

Shopping local to produce Nature's best

Mother Nature's Managing Director Peter Watt with customers Charlie, 8, and Stevie, 5, Bohringer.

Local fruit and vegie marketplace embraces online shopping

It's just a jab

A $3.5 million influenza vaccination program is being offered by the NSW Government following last year's severe flu season.

Dealing with a sea of snotty tissues and sick kids last winter?

Local Partners

Time for the Toyota Camry to shrug off the cardigan

The Australian-made Toyota Camry models are gone and while the new variants are cut from the same cloth they are significantly better.

It was love at first sight for Billy and Vera

IN LOVE: Billy and Vera Gill celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today.

BILLY first spotted Vera across a crowded bar in a Newcastle pub.

‘Day Zero’ looming for major city as water runs out

People collect drinking water from pipes fed by an underground spring, in St. James, about 25km from the city centre, on January 19, 2018, in Cape Town. Picture: Rodger Bosch

The army and police are on standby as city officials fear chaos

‘Please change your bathroom habits’

A husband has created a set of bathroom rules for his messy wife. Picture: ABC/Facebook

He decided something had to be done about his wife’s bathroom habits

Pregnancy leaves Coast mum with severe spinal curvature

Narelle Lockett, pictured with her children Blake (14), Sofie (6) and Grace (6), is raising money via Gofundme after an abdominal muscle tear during her last pregnancy caused her spine to curve.

Money stands in the way of Coast mum keeping her quality of life

WATCH: Brown snake caught at Oakey Army Base

A brown snake like this is believed to be responsible for the man’s death. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park.

The video shows the snake slithering around the army base

'Dicing with death': RACQ implores people to know their limits

Stock image.

Plan ahead and know your limits this 'Straya Day.

VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition | Coffs Coast Advocate
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Lifestyle

VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


Readers stunning photos

Gallows beach sunset.

Browse through a handful of readers contributed photos.

Shopping local to produce Nature's best

Mother Nature's Managing Director Peter Watt with customers Charlie, 8, and Stevie, 5, Bohringer.

Local fruit and vegie marketplace embraces online shopping

It's just a jab

A $3.5 million influenza vaccination program is being offered by the NSW Government following last year's severe flu season.

Dealing with a sea of snotty tissues and sick kids last winter?

Local Partners

Time for the Toyota Camry to shrug off the cardigan

The Australian-made Toyota Camry models are gone and while the new variants are cut from the same cloth they are significantly better.

It was love at first sight for Billy and Vera

IN LOVE: Billy and Vera Gill celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today.

BILLY first spotted Vera across a crowded bar in a Newcastle pub.

‘Day Zero’ looming for major city as water runs out

People collect drinking water from pipes fed by an underground spring, in St. James, about 25km from the city centre, on January 19, 2018, in Cape Town. Picture: Rodger Bosch

The army and police are on standby as city officials fear chaos

‘Please change your bathroom habits’

A husband has created a set of bathroom rules for his messy wife. Picture: ABC/Facebook

He decided something had to be done about his wife’s bathroom habits

Pregnancy leaves Coast mum with severe spinal curvature

Narelle Lockett, pictured with her children Blake (14), Sofie (6) and Grace (6), is raising money via Gofundme after an abdominal muscle tear during her last pregnancy caused her spine to curve.

Money stands in the way of Coast mum keeping her quality of life

WATCH: Brown snake caught at Oakey Army Base

A brown snake like this is believed to be responsible for the man’s death. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park.

The video shows the snake slithering around the army base

'Dicing with death': RACQ implores people to know their limits

Stock image.

Plan ahead and know your limits this 'Straya Day.

Top Stories
Lifestyle

VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams
VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition | Coffs Coast Advocate
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VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


Readers stunning photos

Gallows beach sunset.

Browse through a handful of readers contributed photos.

Shopping local to produce Nature's best

Mother Nature's Managing Director Peter Watt with customers Charlie, 8, and Stevie, 5, Bohringer.

Local fruit and vegie marketplace embraces online shopping

It's just a jab

A $3.5 million influenza vaccination program is being offered by the NSW Government following last year's severe flu season.

Dealing with a sea of snotty tissues and sick kids last winter?

Local Partners

Time for the Toyota Camry to shrug off the cardigan

The Australian-made Toyota Camry models are gone and while the new variants are cut from the same cloth they are significantly better.

It was love at first sight for Billy and Vera

IN LOVE: Billy and Vera Gill celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today.

BILLY first spotted Vera across a crowded bar in a Newcastle pub.

‘Day Zero’ looming for major city as water runs out

People collect drinking water from pipes fed by an underground spring, in St. James, about 25km from the city centre, on January 19, 2018, in Cape Town. Picture: Rodger Bosch

The army and police are on standby as city officials fear chaos

‘Please change your bathroom habits’

A husband has created a set of bathroom rules for his messy wife. Picture: ABC/Facebook

He decided something had to be done about his wife’s bathroom habits

Pregnancy leaves Coast mum with severe spinal curvature

Narelle Lockett, pictured with her children Blake (14), Sofie (6) and Grace (6), is raising money via Gofundme after an abdominal muscle tear during her last pregnancy caused her spine to curve.

Money stands in the way of Coast mum keeping her quality of life

WATCH: Brown snake caught at Oakey Army Base

A brown snake like this is believed to be responsible for the man’s death. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park.

The video shows the snake slithering around the army base

'Dicing with death': RACQ implores people to know their limits

Stock image.

Plan ahead and know your limits this 'Straya Day.

VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition | Coffs Coast Advocate
Menu
Lifestyle

VIDEO: What happens at an Aus Day pie eating competition

FANCY a pie or seven?

The good folks at the Racehorse Hotel stocked up on their pie supplies ahead of today's Australia Day pie-eating competition and it's not the only food hungry revellers can gorge themselves on.

Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday.
Food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel on Australia Day on Friday. Rob Williams

The pie-eating competition wrapped up with a lamington-eating competition for dessert and a dunk tank to freshen up afterwards.

Snaps to Mat Barnes who was able to smash the most pies and lamingtons.

Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday.
Lorne Stinson and Mat Barnes won the food eating contest at the Racehorse Hotel Australia Day event on Friday. Rob Williams
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday.
Mat Barnes gets a mouth full of pie at the Racehorse Australia Day eating contest on Friday. Rob Williams


Readers stunning photos

Gallows beach sunset.

Browse through a handful of readers contributed photos.

Shopping local to produce Nature's best

Mother Nature's Managing Director Peter Watt with customers Charlie, 8, and Stevie, 5, Bohringer.

Local fruit and vegie marketplace embraces online shopping

It's just a jab

A $3.5 million influenza vaccination program is being offered by the NSW Government following last year's severe flu season.

Dealing with a sea of snotty tissues and sick kids last winter?

Local Partners

Time for the Toyota Camry to shrug off the cardigan

The Australian-made Toyota Camry models are gone and while the new variants are cut from the same cloth they are significantly better.

It was love at first sight for Billy and Vera

IN LOVE: Billy and Vera Gill celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today.

BILLY first spotted Vera across a crowded bar in a Newcastle pub.

‘Day Zero’ looming for major city as water runs out

People collect drinking water from pipes fed by an underground spring, in St. James, about 25km from the city centre, on January 19, 2018, in Cape Town. Picture: Rodger Bosch

The army and police are on standby as city officials fear chaos

‘Please change your bathroom habits’

A husband has created a set of bathroom rules for his messy wife. Picture: ABC/Facebook

He decided something had to be done about his wife’s bathroom habits

Pregnancy leaves Coast mum with severe spinal curvature

Narelle Lockett, pictured with her children Blake (14), Sofie (6) and Grace (6), is raising money via Gofundme after an abdominal muscle tear during her last pregnancy caused her spine to curve.

Money stands in the way of Coast mum keeping her quality of life

WATCH: Brown snake caught at Oakey Army Base

A brown snake like this is believed to be responsible for the man’s death. Picture: The Australian Reptile Park.

The video shows the snake slithering around the army base

'Dicing with death': RACQ implores people to know their limits

Stock image.

Plan ahead and know your limits this 'Straya Day.

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