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Plane tragedy: Investigation reveals cause of Coffs crash

20th Jan 2021 11:00 AM

‘I could kill a plastic plant’: Unlikely leader up for award

‘I could kill a plastic plant’: Unlikely leader up for award

News How an Australia Day award nominee grew a community garden, but not the plants inside it

Coffs’ Daily Catch-Up: January 20, 2021

Coffs’ Daily Catch-Up: January 20, 2021

News Today’s weather, funeral notices, fuel prices and more in one place.

IN COURT: 18 people facing court today

IN COURT: 18 people facing court today

Crime Here is a list of everyone who is facing the magistrate today,Wednesday, January 20

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GREAT DEAL: $5 a month for all the best stories, rewards

News For just $5 a month for the first three months, you get access to all the best local stories, great rewards as well as news coverage from across Australia.

Is it back to the drawing board on North Boambee Valley?

Is it back to the drawing board on North Boambee Valley?

Council News Councillors to plot next move as industrial land request appears unlikely to...

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Dangerous driving charge upgraded after death of friend

Dangerous driving charge upgraded after death of friend

News An ex-Coffs Harbour man who was recently granted bail is back in custody after the...

Anderson’s attitude has VFL coaches urging a move north

Anderson’s attitude has VFL coaches urging a move north

AFL Sawtell flyer joins Southport but finds balance between school and burgeoning footy...

Driver who torched car north of Coffs still on the run

Driver who torched car north of Coffs still on the run

Crime A man who torched his car after fleeing from police is still on the run.

REVEALED: How our fuel prices line up with the city

REVEALED: How our fuel prices line up with the city

News Petrol is getting cheaper in the regions compared to the metro areas, but have our...

Man, 76, allegedly spent $200K on cannabis

Man, 76, allegedly spent $200K on cannabis

Crime A court has heard he travelled to Northern NSW to pick up 36kg of cannabis.

Network News

‘Justice served’: One-punch victim speaks out

‘Justice served’: One-punch victim speaks out

Crime A pilot and dad knocked unconscious with his jaw broken in three places in a Cairns...

20th Jan 2021 11:56 AM

Bizarre display in Trump’s final hours

Bizarre display in Trump’s final hours

Offbeat Tiger King star Joe Exotic hires limo to escort him from prison, confident...

20th Jan 2021 11:19 AM

Dad traps man accused of raping daughter

Dad traps man accused of raping daughter

Crime Moment dad confronts man accused of sexually assaulting 14yo girl

20th Jan 2021 10:44 AM

Bin it or pay: Mask litterers to cop $450 fine

Bin it or pay: Mask litterers to cop $450 fine

News Tired of seeing masks dumped on streets, a Sydney council has warned residents to...

20th Jan 2021 10:35 AM

Police & Courts

Stoush over bag rule sparks airport brawl

Stoush over bag rule sparks airport brawl

Crime Two airline staffers have been injured in a wild brawl at the airport terminal...

20th Jan 2021 11:42 AM

Ex-cop who abused stepsister, 9, fined $2000

Ex-cop who abused stepsister, 9, fined $2000

Crime Former policeman sentenced for historic child sex offences

Mum’s heartbreak over son’s alleged murder of uncle

Mum’s heartbreak over son’s alleged murder of uncle

Crime The mother of a 24-year-old man charged with the murder of his uncle, her brother...

Machete, boomerang used in CBD ‘disturbance’

Machete, boomerang used in CBD ‘disturbance’

Crime Machete, boomerang used in disturbance in Alice Springs CBD

Opinion

'Impossible India: The day bullies became the bullied'

'Impossible India: The day bullies became the bullied'

Opinion Take it all India. You deserve it, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.

OUR SAY: Alternative facts show problem with Australia Day

OUR SAY: Alternative facts show problem with Australia Day

Opinion It may be well meaning, but the facts are clear, and we need to acknowledge the...

This is why Joe Biden faces an enormous task: Kennett

This is why Joe Biden faces an enormous task: Kennett

Opinion This is why Joe Biden faces an enormous task: Jeff Kennett

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Tech giants’ bans have trumped free speech

Tech giants’ bans have trumped free speech

Opinion Opinion: Cowering to tech giants is the end of free speech

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Sport

Plans for gym and craft brewery in one Coffs CBD location

Plans for gym and craft brewery in one Coffs CBD location

News A CBD block will house both a 24-hour gym and craft brewery if plans go ahead.

NSWRL announce return of Country Championships

NSWRL announce return of Country Championships

Rugby League Representative rugby league action will take to the field next month with both...

CANCELLED: Beloved Coffs Coast events washed out

CANCELLED: Beloved Coffs Coast events washed out

Sport Another iconic event has been cancelled, but COVID is not to blame.

Beach conversion complete as ‘farm boy’ wins Sawtell honour

Beach conversion complete as ‘farm boy’ wins Sawtell honour

Community 50 years ago this bush kid was just visiting, today he is a legend.

Local lads take multiple honours at Coffs Summer Cup

Local lads take multiple honours at Coffs Summer Cup

Horses ‘Beautiful ride’ get Spokes a treble and Munro a second career win

National Sport

32 NRL ‘heroes’ saved game from salary cap disaster

32 NRL ‘heroes’ saved game from salary cap disaster

Rugby League Selfless Origin stars labelled ‘heroes’ of cap deal

Bellamy’s theory on why Smith yet to decide fate

Bellamy’s theory on why Smith yet to decide fate

Rugby League Craig Bellamy gives update on Storm star’s 2021 plans

Crouch reveals family struggle over Brad’s move

Crouch reveals family struggle over Brad’s move

AFL Matt Crouch reveals the family’s struggle over Brad’s free agency move to St...

Footy’s forgotten man Craig Lambert gets AFL lifeline

Footy’s forgotten man Craig Lambert gets AFL lifeline

AFL Giants bring back Lambert to bolster player connection

Community

‘I hit rock bottom’: Surf hero’s inspiring road to recovery

‘I hit rock bottom’: Surf hero’s inspiring road to recovery

News Australia Day nominee Michael Bourne, who saved the lives of four swimmers, opens up about how it left him damaged - both physically and emotionally.

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AUSTRALIA DAY: Here are your local champions for 2021

AUSTRALIA DAY: Here are your local champions for 2021

News The nominees for Australia Day honours are in and The Coffs Coast Advocate...

Teen techies help older folk to be part of robot revolution

Teen techies help older folk to be part of robot revolution

News One-on-one sessions opens up retirees to world of 24-hour shopping, cryptocurrency...

Four actors, 139 roles: It’s a show as crazy as it sounds

Four actors, 139 roles: It’s a show as crazy as it sounds

Entertainment This madcap spy story is not to be missed in what is the perfect way to kick of...

What's On

Tributes: Manning remembered as a kind-hearted humanitarian

Tributes: Manning remembered as a kind-hearted humanitarian

People and Places Tributes roll in for the former Daily Mercury editor who was a fierce advocate for...

PHOTOS: Magpies Crusaders fans cheer from sidelines

PHOTOS: Magpies Crusaders fans cheer from sidelines

Soccer Photos from Saturday night’s pre-season friendly at Sologinkin Oval.

Indigenous artist showcases culture through artwork

Indigenous artist showcases culture through artwork

Art & Theatre ‘It’s very important to me, being an Indigenous Australian, being a part of the...

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Mountain bikers set to race in honour of late founder

Mountain bikers set to race in honour of late founder

Cycling & MTB ‘He was the kind of man that instantly connected with people and left a lasting...

Local Business News

Trucking industry mourning the loss of road safety advocate

Trucking industry mourning the loss of road safety advocate

News The Australian trucking industry is today mourning the loss of renowned operator Jim Pearson Senior

Council to sell off assets

Council to sell off assets

Council News An expression of interest has gone out with plans to auction off three...

How this $2 shop is turning the tide on Aussie made

How this $2 shop is turning the tide on Aussie made

News ‘We wanted to make the change because'

CBD hotel and jetty plans in limbo: John Gowing

CBD hotel and jetty plans in limbo: John Gowing

Business John Gowing speaks to the Advocate about the Coffs Central hotel and progress at...

Dear reader, I got through this year thanks to you

Dear reader, I got through this year thanks to you

News How to get even more out of your Coffs Coast Advocate digital subscription

Brand Insights

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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

Miranda Kerr busted breaching quarantine

Miranda Kerr busted breaching quarantine

Celebrity The Aussie supermodel was slapped with an official warning by NSW Police after she was found to have broken strict COVID-19 quarantine rules.

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Number plate worth more than cars

Number plate worth more than cars

Motoring Australian driver spies sought after ‘1’ number plate worth more than $2m

Europe’s ambitious vaccine plan as UK virus deaths surge

Europe’s ambitious vaccine plan as UK virus deaths surge

Health The EU plans to get the majority of its adult population vaccinated in the next six...

Aus Open player’s COVID case under investigation

Aus Open player’s COVID case under investigation

News Australian Open player’s positive test probed

Supermodel’s son dead at 24

Supermodel’s son dead at 24

Celebrity Harry Brant found dead days before due to enter rehab

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Entertainment

‘Masterpiece’ in new Hitman finale

‘Masterpiece’ in new Hitman finale

Games The iconic franchise is back to wrap things up, and while the game actually features a plot you might care about; its biggest draw reaches new heights.

20th Jan 2021 11:53 AM

Missing Kyle sparks panic at KIIS FM

Missing Kyle sparks panic at KIIS FM

Celebrity Kyle Sandilands assures staff he’s ‘not dead’ after missing first hour of radio...

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‘Total lie’: Meghan Markle slammed

‘Total lie’: Meghan Markle slammed

Celebrity Thomas Markle tells court Meghan Markle ‘showed no concern’ for him

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Carrie cracks X-rated joke on live TV

Carrie cracks X-rated joke on live TV

Celebrity The Project hosts erupt into laughter as they make crude jokes

Detail in Beckham photos send fans wild

Detail in Beckham photos send fans wild

Celebrity Romeo Beckham looks exactly like his mother Victoria Beckham in his first magazine...

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MEGA GALLERY: 100+ pics of 2020 babies

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GALLERY: Babies of 2020 — Pt IV

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GALLERY: Babies of 2020 – Pt II

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GALLERY: Babies of 2020 Part 1

Real Estate

How I saved nearly $400 per month on my mortgage

How I saved nearly $400 per month on my mortgage

Property Borrowers are relying on mortgage brokers to refinance their loans and are save hundreds of dollars of a month.

Rental crisis warning as vacancy rates tighten across state

Rental crisis warning as vacancy rates tighten across state

Property Rental crisis warning as vacancy rates tighten

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Why house prices could jump 30 per cent

Why house prices could jump 30 per cent

Property Cut in interest rates could be best thing for economy

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Chinese billionaire looks to sell $50m Coast mansion

Chinese billionaire looks to sell $50m Coast mansion

Property Hinterland property has been compared to a grand European estate

Jobs

Boss burned in staff’s resignation note

Boss burned in staff’s resignation note

Offbeat US woman quits job at Target on the spot with a brutal accusation at the end of her...

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The workers Aussie employers want most

The workers Aussie employers want most

Careers The workers and skills in highest demand in Australia right now

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How women can cash in on men’s massive pay packets

How women can cash in on men’s massive pay packets

News As school leavers weigh up their career options, trailblazing “lady tradies’’...

Motoring

Luxury car maker’s bold new move

Luxury car maker’s bold new move

Motoring Rolls-Royce developing ultra luxury electric car: report

The car most makers won’t build anymore

The car most makers won’t build anymore

Motoring Hyundai i30 sedan review: Off-trend car still has its strong points

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Big Benz has Kardashian flare with manners of the Royal family

Big Benz has Kardashian flare with manners of the Royal...

Motoring Keeping up with anyone in the Mercedes-AMG GLE Coupe can be challenging. It’s not...