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Border protection role mooted for Ballina coastguard
Federal Attorney-General Robert McLelland says Ballina's coastguard could play a role in border protection.[MORE]
Award recognises seabird rescue workers
Australian Seabird Rescue's (ASR) Marny Bonner will today be honoured with an international award.[MORE]
Holidaying paramedic saves child
The quick actions of an off-duty paramedic has saved the life of a six-year-old child at Kingscliff yesterday.[MORE]
Calls for medical misconduct register
A former New South Wales Health Care Complaints Commissioner says the creation of a national register for health professionals will help increase transparency about the histories of doctors who want to practice in the state.[MORE]
National doctor register a must: Minister
There are renewed calls for a national register of health professionals.[MORE]
MP alarmed at obstetrician investigation delay
Lismore MP Thomas George says allegations about the former obstetrician Roman Hasil are alarming.[MORE]
Motorcycles stolen during Lennox Head rally
Police say six bike thefts marred an otherwise peaceful and successful motorbike rally in Lennox Head at the weekend.[MORE]
Water bomber to take aim at north coast bushfires
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.[MORE]
More women will come forward against doctor: accuser
One of 10 women who have made complaints against a former NSW obstetrician says she knows of other women who are yet to come forward.[MORE]
Woman 'tried to kill 82yo neighbour'
A Coffs Harbour woman has been charged with grievous bodily harm with attempt to murder after her elderly neighbour was violently attacked.[MORE]
Doctor investigated over hospital complaints
A former NSW doctor is being investigated over complaints at a hospital in the state's north.[MORE]
Tweed council hunts asbestos dumper
The Tweed Shire Council is seeking public help in finding those responsible for dumping asbestos on Scenic Drive earlier this week.[MORE]
87yo 'murderer' may face court from hospital
An 87-year-old man may face murder charges from his NSW north coast hospital.[MORE]
North coast police to get two Tasers
Tasers are being rolled out to police stations across New South Wales, but the north coast will only get two of the stun-guns.[MORE]
Long weekend drivers warned of double demerits
If you are thinking about speeding, drink-driving or not wearing a seatbelt over the long weekend, police are warning double demerit points apply.[MORE]
87yo to face court over stabbing murder
An 87-year-old man will face court on the north coast of NSW today charged with murdering his 86-year-old wife.[MORE]
Planning underway to stop dolphin strandings
A Queensland authority on marine life says at least five dolphins have been trapped in a northern New South Wales lake in recent years.[MORE]
Kyogle Mayor won't contest NOROC leadership
Kyogle's new Mayor, Ross Brown, says he will not be putting his hand up to head the Northern Rivers Regional Organisation of Councils (NOROC) or the Pacific Highway Task Force.[MORE]
Police yet to name road crash victim
Police have not released the name of a 61-year-old man who died in a car accident near Casino yesterday afternoon.[MORE]
Clarence council reviews global crisis impacts
Another council on the New South Wales mid-north coast is assessing the impacts of the current turmoil on global financial markets.[MORE]
Lieshout elected Tweed Shire Mayor
The Tweed Shire Council in northern New South Wales has a new mayor.[MORE]
New mayor for Kyogle
Kyogle residents and the council have a new mayor for the first time in nine years.[MORE]
'Unvaccinated kids' linked to whooping cough spike
There has been a significant spike in the figures for whooping cough cases in northern New South Wales.[MORE]
Airline calls for Fed Govt rural subsidy
The New South Wales airline Regional Express wants the Federal Government to do more to help maintain air links to smaller rural centres.[MORE]
Polglase considers mayoral run
The man who headed a Tweed Heads council that was sacked is still deciding whether to seek the northern New South Wales shire's top job later today.[MORE]
