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An investigation is under way after three human bones were found by spear fishermen in the waters off the Mid North Coast.

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News An investigation is under way after three human bones were found by spear fishermen in the waters off the Mid North Coast.

  • 19th Jun 2019 3:00 PM
This major development will help young men, who are seeking rehabilitation, amid reports clients with ice addictions have risen from 30% to 65% in five years.

premium_icon Local subbies win jobs on $10.6m rehab centre build

News This major development will help young men, who are seeking rehabilitation, amid reports clients with ice addictions have risen from 30% to 65% in five years.

These hotspots are where assaults are taking place in the region, according to the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research.

premium_icon REVEALED: The Coffs Coast's most violent streets

News These hotspots are where assaults are taking place in the region, according to the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research.

Labor rep says Mr Singh's budget claims are a 'bit hard to swallow'.

premium_icon Budget claims a bit hard to swallow says Labor spokesperson

News Labor rep says Mr Singh's budget claims are a 'bit hard to swallow'.

Parkes has ElvisFest so could Coffs establish EltonFest?

Parkes has ElvisFest so could Coffs establish EltonFest?

News Planning is under way for a week of Elton mania.

Cancer clinic technology leading the way

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News Awards for innovative vital monitors at cancer clinic.

Is this Australia's cheapest home?

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Business But if you’re looking to buy, there’s a catch.

REVEALED: What's in the State Budget for Coffs Harbour?

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News Here's the local breakdown on the 2019-20 NSW State Budget.

REVEALED: What's in the State Budget for Oxley?

premium_icon REVEALED: What's in the State Budget for Oxley?

News The local breakdown on the 2019-20 NSW State Budget.

Border Force officer dies on ship in Torres Strait

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News A coronial investigation is underway after an ABF officer has died

  • 19th Jun 2019 3:23 PM
Calls to free 'imprisoned' live mascot from dealership

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News New petition has nearly 2000 signatures after less than a week

Top cop's crushing tackle brings down heckler

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Crime Leading detective cuts down heckler with crushing tackle

CBD protester: ‘I don’t care what punishment I get’

premium_icon CBD protester: ‘I don’t care what punishment I get’

Crime He was protesting the “planned genocide of life on planet earth”

REVEALED: The local streets that are hotspots for break-ins

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News The latest figures have been released. See the maps and a full list.

Police divers, dog teams, rescue unit to join search

Police divers, dog teams, rescue unit to join search

Crime THE search for missing backpacker Theo Hayez is continuing

Man accused of using food, money to lure young girls

premium_icon Man accused of using food, money to lure young girls

Crime He allegedly used incentives to get sexual favours.

Vegan trespasser‘s bid to stop ‘immense suffering’

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Crime "If these were dogs or cats we’d be outraged as a nation"

Opinion

    What kind of monarch will Prince Charles be?

    premium_icon What kind of monarch will Prince Charles be?

    Opinion The relationship the public has had with Charles is one of tolerance.

    Inside a prison cell with Anita Cobby’s killer

    Inside a prison cell with Anita Cobby’s killer

    Opinion Can criminals ever truly feel remorse for their crimes?

    Parents need to call on 'village' when things get too much

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    Parenting People will offer a hand if you're not too proud to ask.

    Nothing prepared me for the experience of freezing my eggs

    premium_icon Nothing prepared me for the experience of freezing my eggs

    Opinion The number of women now opting to freeze their eggs is on the rise.

    Sport

      LADIES and gentlemen, Goliath has fallen. And in true fairytale fashion, it's been the revived Woolgoolga Wolves to bring the invincible force to its knees.

      premium_icon GOLIATH FALLS! Massive upset stuns Premier League

      Sport LADIES and gentlemen, Goliath has fallen. And in true fairytale fashion, it's been the revived Woolgoolga Wolves to bring the invincible force to its knees.

      Your guide to the Coffs Harbour Showcase meeting this Friday

      premium_icon Your guide to the Coffs Harbour Showcase meeting this Friday

      Sport MORE than 220 horses have been nominated across the eight events.

      Seahorses breathe life into finals charge

      premium_icon Seahorses breathe life into finals charge

      Sport WOOLGOOLGA won't go down easy in 2019.

      SCENES! Marlin miracle unfolds in game of the year

      premium_icon SCENES! Marlin miracle unfolds in game of the year

      Sport MARLINS score try of the year well after 80 minutes had elapsed.

      Comets crash the Panthers' pink party in absolute thriller

      premium_icon Comets crash the Panthers' pink party in absolute thriller

      Sport SAWTELL nearly completed one of the greatest comebacks in history.

      National Sport

        Watch the deciding round of the Langer Cup

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        Sport Watch the final round live from 3.30pm.

        • 19th Jun 2019 2:46 PM
        WATCH LIVE: St Mary's take on Wavell in Langer Cup

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        Rugby League LIVE: St Mary's take on Wavell in the 2019 Langer Cup

        • 19th Jun 2019 2:00 PM
        Star cops massive ban for betting scandal

        Star cops massive ban for betting scandal

        AFL Magpies star Jaidyn Stephenson cops hefty ban for betting scandal

        • 19th Jun 2019 2:48 PM
        Dogs deny $11 million Mitchell deal

        Dogs deny $11 million Mitchell deal

        Rugby League Bulldogs reject reports linking club to Rooster Latrell Mitchell

        • 19th Jun 2019 2:00 PM

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          A BACKPACKER who was possibly one of the last people to see missing 18-year-old Theo Hayez in Byron Bay retraces their steps the night Theo was last seen.

          'I feel worried about him... it's the worst thing'

          News A BACKPACKER who was possibly one of the last people to see missing 18-year-old Theo Hayez in Byron Bay retraces their steps the night Theo was last seen.

          Missing backpacker's family thank community

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          News Money to be donated to missing persons charity

          New CCTV footage emerges of missing Belgian teen

          New CCTV footage emerges of missing Belgian teen

          News Police continue to search for the missing 18-year-old in Byron Bay

          Father of missing backpacker set to make appeal

          Father of missing backpacker set to make appeal

          News Theo's father expected to appeal for help over son's disappearance

          Tributes flow for 'beautiful, strong girl'

          premium_icon Tributes flow for 'beautiful, strong girl'

          News Tributes flow to 'beautiful, strong girl'

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            School reunion: It was the summer of 1979

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            Community The hunt is on for the Class of 1979 from Mackay State High School.

            What's on the big screen this week

            What's on the big screen this week

            Movies CHRIS Hemsworth combines action and comedy in Men in Black.

            Blue Lagoon star strips off again for new show

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            Whats On Christopher Atkins says the play is a "little naughty"

            What is '420 Day' and how can you celebrate it?

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            Whats On The origins of the day is the subject of an "endless discussion"

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              The $400 million Connect Regional NSW program will deliver faster internet speeds, better mobile phone coverage, and a potential future of 5G connectivity.

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              Business The $400 million Connect Regional NSW program will deliver faster internet speeds, better mobile phone coverage, and a potential future of 5G connectivity.

              Biggest change since the GST

              Biggest change since the GST

              Business Employers to prepare for digital payroll reporting starting July 1.

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              Focussing on the physio of the hands

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              Lifestyle Hand therapy overcomes a lack of flexibility

              Fresh approach to family law

              Fresh approach to family law

              Business Smart Choice Law has a new office.

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                  A weird new sexy selfie trend is taking the internet by storm, with Japanese women taking snaps of their bubble tea resting in a racy location.

                  Eyebrow-raising new bubble tea trend

                  Trend setting A weird new sexy selfie trend is taking the internet by storm, with Japanese women taking snaps of their bubble tea resting in a racy location.

                  Couple’s gender reveal backfires horribly

                  Couple’s gender reveal backfires horribly

                  Parenting Their colourful stunt didn’t exactly go to plan.

                  ON SAFARI: Road-testing the Huawei P30 Pro

                  ON SAFARI: Road-testing the Huawei P30 Pro

                  News Phone equipped to snap some of the world's most dangerous animals

                  First look at new Burleigh Japanese restaurant

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                  Food & Entertainment Passion for Japanese culture was ignited during snowboarding trips

                  Hated Hummer’s back with a huge twist

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                  Motoring US car maker is exploring its return with a massive twist in mind.

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                      Celebrity Riddled with spelling errors and inaccurate claims, two reality stars have been busted in a shameless grab for freebies on Instagram.

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                      Delta Goodrem had to leave the set and other coaches were in tears after an emotional performance on The Voice.

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                      TV Delta Goodrem had to leave the set in tears

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                          Norbert Kaess is an “average” bloke with an “ordinary” job — but he’s still built up a lucrative property portfolio in his early 20s.

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                          Apartment owners in the Mascot Towers will be forced to foot a hefty bill to pay for structural repairs as the development is too old to come under warranty.

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                          Property Apartment owners in the troubled Mascot Towers will be forced to foot a hefty bill...

                          Public officials are already pointing the finger at the reason why hundreds of Sydney residents were evacuated from their cracking building.

                          Shock reason why tower cracked

                          News “Our building shook and cracked, but nothing was done to stop it."

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                            The State Government has staked its involvement and declared the $10 million precinct as a co-ordinated project.

                            premium_icon New agricultural precinct could support more than 1200 jobs

                            Business It could also generate about $350 million in annual revenue.

                            Mining giant Adani has reaffirmed its commitment to regional jobs and said the mine would “not be automated”

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                            Employment Mining giant Adani has reaffirmed its commitment to regional jobs.

                            Fewer job advertisements were listed on SEEK in April but there is a simple explanation as to why employers were less inclined to place them.

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                              Tradies rejoice. There is now an electric ute that will rival the old locally made Commodore and Falcon sports utes.

                              Truckla electric ute unveiled

                              Motoring There is now an electric ute that will rival sports utes.

                              There’s a new plan to make physical plastic driver’s licences and identification cards a thing of the past in one Australian state.

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                              News Plan to go digital in one Australian state

                              Too often sedans are overlooked in an automotive world now dominated by SUVs.

                              ROAD TEST: Honda Civic has sensible style and stature

                              Motoring The Honda Civic is a solid all-rounder with badge kudos.