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Here is a list of everyone who is appearing in court today, Tuesday, August 5

IN COURT: 37 people facing Coffs Harbour court today

News Here is a list of everyone who is appearing in court today, Tuesday, August 5

5th Aug 2020 12:00 AM

Tourism operator forced to turn away 40 people who had been in high risk areas

Coronavirus ‘hotspot’ visitors descend on the coast

Health Tourism operator forced to turn away 40 people who had been in high risk areas

5th Aug 2020 12:00 AM

From a local Black Lives Matter protest to a skull found inside a 370kg shark, these stories have got the Coffs Coast talking.

What’s got the Coffs Coast talking ?

Opinion From a local Black Lives Matter protest to a skull found inside a 370kg shark, these stories have got the Coffs Coast talking.

The man, who appeared in Coffs Harbour Local Court on drug offences, told police ‘don’t try those’.

Man warned police his brownies would blow their ‘head off’

News The man, who appeared in Coffs Harbour Local Court on drug offences, told police ‘don’t try those’.

Boaties warned to watch out for whale carcass

Boaties warned to watch out for whale carcass

Environment Marine Rescue NSW has issued a warning to boaties.

Forestry Corp counters claim of habitat destruction

Forestry Corp counters claim of habitat destruction

Environment Logging resumes after direct action protesters criticise operations

Your chance to own a piece of Indigenous NRL history

Your chance to own a piece of Indigenous NRL history

Rugby League Grafton-based corporation auctions off boots and jerseys worn by top Indigenous NRL...

Push to expand industry but at what cost?

Push to expand industry but at what cost?

Rural The state’s first Agriculture Commissioner has been appointed.

COFFS CUP: Topweight Taikomochi ready to taste success

COFFS CUP: Topweight Taikomochi ready to taste success

Horses Five-time winner one of four weighted over 55kg competing for the Coffs Cup

Coffs drink and drug drivers face the music in court

Coffs drink and drug drivers face the music in court

News A number of people caught drink or drug driving have been sentenced

Network News

Woman handcuffed over skimpy bikini

Woman handcuffed over skimpy bikini

Fashion & Beauty Woman handcuffed for wearing G-string bikini on beach

Lisa’s blunt message to shoppers

Lisa’s blunt message to shoppers

Health Lisa Wilkinson calls out non-mask wearers at Woolworths

Boy allegedly brags about attack in texts

Boy allegedly brags about attack in texts

Crime Student allegedly brags about ‘sadistic’ attack in texts shown to court

Phone users avoid fine with loophole

Phone users avoid fine with loophole

Motoring Mobile detection camera loophole being used by one in ten

Police & Courts

Cancer faker jailed, forced to repay $30K for fraud

Cancer faker jailed, forced to repay $30K for fraud

Crime A woman who faked having cancer to scam the Townsville community of almost $55,000...

Policewoman assaulted by anti-masker

Policewoman assaulted by anti-masker

Crime Policewoman attacked by anti-masker, new $5000 fine for rule breakers

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‘Someone has to act for that six-month-old baby’

‘Someone has to act for that six-month-old baby’

News Detectives reveal complexities of investigating death of baby Beau Bradshaw

Dad faces court accused of murdering son Beau

Dad faces court accused of murdering son Beau

Crime Supporters packed the court gallery as the 24 year old was formally charged with...

Opinion

What Gladys must do to save NSW

What Gladys must do to save NSW

Opinion Plea to Gladys Berejiklian: Please shut down Melbourne’s flight infection...

Minister’s head-in-the-sand on Schoolies

Minister’s head-in-the-sand on Schoolies

Opinion Surely Schoolies can’t possibly go ahead?

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'In hospital struggling to breathe’

'In hospital struggling to breathe’

Opinion Kasey Wilkins couldn’t believe she ended up in hospital gasping for breath.

Hanson was right, our ethnic communities have a problem

Hanson was right, our ethnic communities have a problem

Opinion Coronavirus: Pauline Hanson was right, our ethnic communities have a problem

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Digital Edition

Sport

Possible rugby union and rugby league cross-code exhibition match causing a stir

FROM THE GRANDSTAND: Cross-code clash gains momentum

Rugby League Possible rugby union and rugby league cross-code exhibition match causing a stir

Memorable hattrick as Storm surge to top of table

Memorable hattrick as Storm surge to top of table

Soccer Three “absolute screamers” to club stalwart Jamie Kennedy caps off tough match in...

NCAS strengthens pathways for regional athletes

NCAS strengthens pathways for regional athletes

Sport North Coast Academy of Sport looks to boost regional numbers at elite...

SUNDAY SCOREBOARD: Storm rolls into top spot

SUNDAY SCOREBOARD: Storm rolls into top spot

Soccer Leaders falter as results see-saw across the competition yet again.

Coffs Harbour flooded with Cup Day nominations

Coffs Harbour flooded with Cup Day nominations

Horses Top metro and regional runners have nominated for the main event

CORONAVIRUS

A TOOWOOMBA man was not supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in his application for an exemption from hotel quarantine.

DFAT did 'not support' Toowoomba man's exemption application

Health A TOOWOOMBA man was not supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in his application for an exemption from hotel quarantine.

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Stage 5? Next step if Vic rules don’t work

Stage 5? Next step if Vic rules don’t work

News Is there a stage 5? What happens if Melbourne’s stage 4 lockdown doesn’t work

‘Utterly f---ed’: Outrage over crowded testing area

‘Utterly f---ed’: Outrage over crowded testing area

Health Nambour Hospital under fire for 'overcrowded' testing area

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Stage 4 lockdown would create ‘frigging mess’ for businesses

Stage 4 lockdown would create ‘frigging mess’ for businesses

Business LOCKYER business owners fear a second COVID-19 wave in Queensland would lockdown...

Trio charged after lying about Melbourne visit

Trio charged after lying about Melbourne visit

News Three men will face court after allegedly travelling from Victoria

National Sport

Real reason Folau refused to kneel

Real reason Folau refused to kneel

Sport Israel Folau decision to stand during Super League re-start revealed

New Warriors favourite as Payten eyes top Aussie job

New Warriors favourite as Payten eyes top Aussie job

Rugby League Warriors coaching job turned down by Todd Payten but he stays in running for...

Freak coincidence stuns football world

Freak coincidence stuns football world

Soccer Ross County goalkeeper squad of Ross’ leaves Scottish Premier League in stitches

Confirmed: Knights nab playmaker in huge finals boost

Confirmed: Knights nab playmaker in huge finals boost

Rugby League NRL 2020: Warriors’ Blake Green joins Newcastle Knights for rest of season

Community

Craig Wade doesn’t complain about his life. But you could help others like him in less than one minute.

Tradie’s ‘second job’ is literally a matter of life or death

News Craig Wade doesn’t complain about his life. But you could help others like him in less than one minute.

Is the water really ‘teeming’ with sharks?

Is the water really ‘teeming’ with sharks?

News Experts, divers, surfers debate whether number of sharks is ‘normal’

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Read everything for just $1 a week for first 12 weeks

News Deal gives you access to local, regional and metro News sites

'RECKLESS BEHAVIOUR': Health expert slams partygoers

'RECKLESS BEHAVIOUR': Health expert slams partygoers

News PUBLIC health expert says there is no excuse for ignoring COVID-19 measures or...

Protest passes the 60-day mark

Protest passes the 60-day mark

News Most toot their horns or raise their fists in solidarity as they pass

What's On

Master craftsman shows off exquisite sunnies

Master craftsman shows off exquisite sunnies

News Original pieces are made with turquoise, ebony, mother-of-pearl

Splendour in the Past will replace live music festival

Splendour in the Past will replace live music festival

News Triple J will offer a ‘best of’ Splendour weekend

Splendour in the Grass confirms 2021 headliners

Splendour in the Grass confirms 2021 headliners

Entertainment THREE bands were announced, but one big main act is not coming.

Only 7500 people allowed at Bluesfest 2021 (so far)

Only 7500 people allowed at Bluesfest 2021 (so far)

News Artist list for next year’s event will be unveiled on July 8

Local Business News

Business NSW outlines vision to slash unemployment rates amid the current COVID-19 crisis

Youth jobs a priority in recharging the economy

Careers Business NSW outlines vision to slash unemployment rates amid the current COVID-19 crisis

Huge change coming to JobKeeper

Huge change coming to JobKeeper

News Big cuts coming for JobKeeper payments will hit casuals

‘Now is the time’: Business urged to get ready

‘Now is the time’: Business urged to get ready

Business As end of JobKeeper looms, calls grow for a different kind of assistance.

‘It was like Christmas all over again’

‘It was like Christmas all over again’

Business Australia Post experiences regional boom as it plays critical role in keeping the...

Uncertainty remains the house blend at cafes

Uncertainty remains the house blend at cafes

News ‘If they do chop it in September, my feeling is there is going to be a lot of...

Brand Insights

Camaraderie key for Nudgee students

Camaraderie key for Nudgee students

Five ways to prepare your finances ahead of buying a car

Five ways to prepare your finances ahead of buying a car

Everything you need to know about Sugar City Sounds 2018

Everything you need to know about Sugar City Sounds 2018

The values that guide Coffs Coast childcare centre

The values that guide Coffs Coast childcare centre

Lifestyle

Travel experts say that a big change in the way airlines deal with business travellers will have a lasting impact on how much holiday-makers pay for a seat.

‘Endangered’: Grim warning for airlines

Lifestyle Travel experts say that a big change in the way airlines deal with business travellers will have a lasting impact on how much holiday-makers pay for a seat.

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Revealed: How ‘non-consular’ quarantine fiasco unfolded

Revealed: How ‘non-consular’ quarantine fiasco unfolded

Health Details about how a man managed to skip quarantine by using a consular official...

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Jetstar responds to COVID flight contact tracing concerns

Jetstar responds to COVID flight contact tracing concerns

Health Authorities want domestic flights off limits for people returning from overseas...

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How many lives stage three saved

How many lives stage three saved

Health Victoria’s stage 3 lockdown may have saved hundreds of lives

Woolies staff walk off job over virus scare

Woolies staff walk off job over virus scare

News Woolies says union virus scare action ‘incredibly disappointing’

Latest Videos

TODAY'S HOROSCOPES

Entertainment

Today Show host Karl Stefanovic is looking to update his Sunshine Coast home, and the whole country knows it. WATCH THE VIDEO

Karl Stefanovic pushes mansion extension on TV

Property Today Show host Karl Stefanovic is looking to update his Sunshine Coast home, and the whole country knows it. WATCH THE VIDEO

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The new lockdown is hitting all Melburnians hard – including the stars of The Project, who shared some distressing insights last night.

Project star’s heartbreaking confession

News Project panellist Steve Price’s heartbreaking lockdown confession

Nicole Kidman has finally been reunited with her 80-year-old mother, having not seen her for eight months due to the global pandemic.

Nicole Kidman’s emotional family reunion

Celebrity Nicole Kidman’s emotional family reunion after eight months apart

Kanye West’s recent behaviour and his presidential aspirations are “a nightmare” for Kim Kardashian, a source has claimed.

Kim Kardashian ‘looking for a way out’

Celebrity Kanye West’s recent behaviour is a ‘nightmare’ for Kim Kardashian

Portia de Rossi has broken her silence amid damning allegations from behind the scenes of her wife’s daytime show.

Portia’s bizarre Ellen defence

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Latest Photos

Vote now on which bub should be titled the Coffs Coast's cutest for 2020.

Coffs Coast's cutest baby comp

Each week the Coffs Coast Advocate puts the call out to our readers for their best snaps of the Coffs Coast. Here's some of the latest stunning shots.

Readers' best snaps of Coffs

Check out the action from Grafton City Tennis Club as the NSW Super Series UTR event came to town.

NSW Super Series tennis at Grafton

Check out all the action from Ellem Oval in Grafton on Sunday as the Tigers welcomed the Breakers for an epic day of footy.

Grafton vs Coffs Harbour junior AFL

Junior ruby league stars are back in action on the Coffs Coast.

Junior ruby league returns

Real Estate

This single level home is set in a lush Balinese style garden on an easy care 1400m2 block. The gorgeous outdoor BBQ area is nestled amongst the trees and is the perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing in privacy. There is also an open grassy area at the rear for a game of cricket.
The...

9A Sea Breeze Place, Boambee East 2452

House 3 1 2 $575,000-$595...

Classifieds This single level home is set in a lush Balinese style garden on an easy care 1400m2 block. The gorgeous outdoor BBQ area is nestled amongst the trees and is the...

Home loan customers are getting gouged by high interest rates despite banks continuing to reduce their offers.

Cheaper home loan deals that will save you thousands

Property The best home loan interest rates that can save you tens of thousands of dollars

'I’m yet to experience a winter as busy as this... this year we’ve been run off our feet which is wonderful.'

ON THE MARKET: Rare property with 4km of river views

Property View with a difference helping spark another part of property market

Skyrocketing property prices have helped NSW homeowners make a motza, with the value of some homes increasing five-fold over the past 20 years.

NSW’s top 100 growth suburbs of the last 20 years

Property Skyrocketing property prices have helped NSW homeowners make a motza, with the...

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Jobs

By December, millions of unemployed Aussies won’t know where their next meal will be coming from. But this organisation has a solution.

6.5m unemployed Aussies to go hungry

News Coronavirus Australia: 6.5 million unemployed Aussies to go hungry

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Aussies under 35 have suffered a “lost decade” of income and had their careers “scarred” in ways they may never recover from.

’Lost decade’ of income for young Aussies

Employment Aussies under 35 have suffered a “lost decade” of income

An economist has been called “heartless” for saying Australia should follow a Swedish-style lockdown model that could lead to up to 25,000 deaths.

Guest’s controversial ‘body count’ theory

Health Swedish-style lockdown model could lead to up to 25,000 deaths

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Motoring

This year our road toll is higher than the same time last year.

Don’t invite fatigue on your road trip

Motoring This year our road toll is higher than the same time last year.

After getting some extra external muscle last year the Mitsubishi Triton can now add athleticism to its resume

Triton dual-cab beefs up with special edition model

Motoring After getting some extra external muscle last year the Mitsubishi Triton can now...

The Volkswagen Golf GTI has been the benchmark hot hatch for years, but a new contender from Ford could knock it off its perch.

Best affordable hot hatch revealed

Motoring Hot hatch comparison test: Ford Focus ST v Volkswagen Golf GTI