Coffs Harbour and mid-north coast
Greens worried about riverfront planning
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Greens' MP Lee Rhiannon is concerned that Hastings riverfront will be overdeveloped, like the foreshores in many other coastal towns.
CDEP scrapping worries Kempsey Mayor
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A radical plan by the Federal Government to scrap an Indigenous work-for-the-dole scheme has not been welcomed in Kempsey on the New South Wales mid-north coast.
Weather, vandalism delay jetty restoration work
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Bad weather and a vandal attack have led to delays with a restoration project on Coffs Harbour's heritage listed timber jetty.
Sword-wielding invaders slash dog: police
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Forster police are investigating an alleged house invasion during which a family was tied up and held at sword-point at Hallidays Point on the New South Wales' mid-north coast early this morning.
Water bomber to take aim at north coast bushfires
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A water bomber plane is to be based on the New South Wales north coast during the peak of the bushfire season for the first time.
Police record speeding, drink-driving rise
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New South Wales north coast roads were fatality-free over the long weekend, but police say overall driver behaviour was worse than last year.
Kiosk reopening may be a year away
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It could be another year until renovations are finished on the public kiosk and sea rescue base at Port Macquarie's Town Beach.
Missing man found safe
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A helicopter search for a man missing in bushland north of Newcastle has been called off, after staff at a local medical facility reported he was with them.
Coffs flights disrupted by 'extremely unusual' weather
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Hundreds of travellers to the New South Wales' mid north coast have had their plans disrupted by fog.
Woman 'tried to kill 82yo neighbour'
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A Coffs Harbour woman has been charged with grievous bodily harm with attempt to murder after her elderly neighbour was violently attacked.
Police continue missing man search
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Police will this morning resume their search for a 21-year-old man who has been missing in bushland near Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle, since Friday night.
Man survives cliff fall
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A man had to be winched to safety overnight after falling down a cliff at Grassy Head, north-east of Kempsey.
Pair arrested over $270k warehouse robberies
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A man and woman have been arrested in Sydney over the theft of thousands of dollars of property from warehouses.
Long weekend drivers warned of double demerits
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If you are thinking about speeding, drink-driving or not wearing a seatbelt over the long weekend, police are warning double demerit points apply.
Greens push for Port Macquarie council poll
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The Greens' candidate for the Port Macquarie by-election says if elected, she will push hard to get Hastings ratepayers back to the polls within a year.
Hospital awaits super bug results
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The Wauchope District Hospital remains closed to general admissions, pending the results of tests on patients for an antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Benefits touted in more tourism cooperation
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New research shows the New South Wales mid-north coast region's tourism industry could benefit from a more coordinated approach from all levels of government.
Bellingen closer to fluoridating water
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The Bellingen Shire water supply is a step closer to being fluoridated, with the council expected to approve an equipment tender next week.
Priest accused of abusing 31 boys
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Catholic priest accused of abusing 31 boys after another 13 came forward.
Super bug closes another hospital
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Another New South Wales mid-north coast hospital is in shutdown, with a patient testing positive to the antibiotic resistant super bug VRE.
Clarence council reviews global crisis impacts
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Another council on the New South Wales mid-north coast is assessing the impacts of the current turmoil on global financial markets.
Nationals ready for Port Macquarie by-election fight
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New South Wales Nationals' leader Andrew Stoner says the party is not expecting an easy win in the Port Macquarie by-election on the state's mid-north coast.
Airline calls for Fed Govt rural subsidy
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The New South Wales airline Regional Express wants the Federal Government to do more to help maintain air links to smaller rural centres.
Great Lakes Council to elect mayor
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A new Great Lakes Council meets today for the first time and electing a mayor will be the first agenda item.
Emergency dept work on track
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The New South Wales Health Minister John Della Bosca says work is moving forward on the Manning Hospital's new multi-million dollar emergency department.
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