Coffs Harbour and mid-north coast
MP attacks Govt's grocery prices website
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Cowper MP Luke Hartsuyker has slammed the Federal Government's new grocery prices website.
More teachers stop work over staffing concerns
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The industrial dispute over the New South Wales Government's changes to school staffing policies is widening.
'Super bug' may be linked to poor hygiene: expert
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An infectious disease expert says the outbreak of the VRE 'super bug' in a New South Wales north coast hospital is likely due to poor hygiene and infection control.
'Super bug' cancels elective surgery
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An antibiotic resistant 'super bug' has forced Coffs Harbour Health Campus, on the New South Wales mid-north coast, to cancel elective surgery again today.
By-elections pressure Coalition's unity
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NSW Nationals Leader Andrew Stoner has advised the Liberal Party against running candidates in two upcoming by-elections.
Plea to help find missing sisters
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The Family Court is hoping the public can help trace three young sisters who have been missing from the Nambucca Heads area, on the New South Wales mid-north coast, since March last year.
Herons Creek workers tipped to back Walcha campaign
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The forestry workers' union is stepping up its campaign against Boral over the closure of its Walcha sawmill.
Man charged over '1970s child sex attacks'
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A 57-year-old man has been charged with six child sex offences dating back to the 1970s.
Upcoming by-elections put pressure on Coalition ties
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The Coalition relationship in New South Wales could come under pressure because of federal and state by-elections to be held on the state's mid-north coast.
Independent MP confirms federal tilt
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NSW independent MP Rob Oakeshott has confirmed he is quitting state politics to run for Mark Vaile's vacated seat.
Nationals in danger of losing Vaile's seat
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The Nationals are in serious danger of losing the federal seat of former deputy prime minister Mark Vaile.
Timber workers threaten industrial row over Walcha decision
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Timber workers employed by Boral have signalled the start of industrial action over the company's plans to mothball its Walcha mill.
Council rejects call to change ferry service management
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The Port Macquarie Hastings Council has rejected suggestions its North Shore ferry service should be managed by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA).
Council counts cost of grave vandalism
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The Port Macquarie Hastings Council estimates it will cost up to $15,000 to repair a number of gravesites vandalised during a weekend attack at the local historic cemetery.
Kempsey Mayor to contest election
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The Kempsey Shire Mayor Betty Green has confirmed she will contest next month's local government election.
Coffs Harbour jetty to get $1.6m facelift
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Restoration work is about to start on Coffs Harbour's heritage listed timber jetty, with a $1.6 million repair program to begin today.
Record Coffs Harbour sale a one-off: REI
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The Real Estate Institute (REI) says people should not get carried away by a record-breaking sale near Coffs Harbour.
Oakeshott likely to contest Lyne by-election
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New South Wales independent MP Rob Oakeshott has all but confirmed he will contest the Nationals federal seat of Lyne.
Former Port Macquarie mayor to stand for Nats in Lyne
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The New South Wales National Party has chosen its candidate for the by-election for the federal seat of Lyne, vacated by former party leader Mark Vaile.
Libs yet to decide on contesting Lyne
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The Liberal Party is yet to decide whether to run a candidate in the federal seat of Lyne vacated by Mark Vaile, despite debating the issue at a meeting in Sydney last night.
Sacked mayor seeks Lyne preselection
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The former mayor of Port Macquarie-Hastings has announced he will seek Nationals' preselection for the federal seat of Lyne, on the New South Wales mid-north coast, this weekend.
Teen's death sparks call for bullying inquiry
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The New South Wales Department of Education is defending its anti-bullying policies after the death of a north coast boy.
Stakeholders discuss timber mill's future
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A meeting is being held in Sydney today to try and determine the future of the timber mill at Walcha, after its owner, Boral Timbers, announced its imminent closure.
Public urged to have foreshore say
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Port Macquarie MP Robert Oakeshott is urging all community members to have their say on options for the town's signature foreshore areas.
Fittler backs NRL to form Coffs Harbour team
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New South Wales mid-north coast rugby league players say they're excited that former Australian captain Brad Fittler has called for an NRL team to be established in Coffs Harbour.
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- Irrigation: Water allocations boost for irrigators
- Environmental Management: Hope for biofilter to address Manildra mill smell
- Unions: Herons Creek workers tipped to back Walcha campaign
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