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Recovery teams move in to assess bushfire damage

News Recovery teams are moving in to assess the impact of fires on our National Parks.

Six charged after $17-million dope crop found in hot houses

News It was a high-tech operation grown in hot houses.

Lismore’s newest school already planning to expand

Education A PROPOSED expansion for the Living School in Lismore’s CBD has gone on public exhibition.

Free wi-fi trial to launch at four NSW beaches

News The state government will today announce a plan to trial free wi-fi across four NSW beaches this summer.

Bushfire warning as hot 120km/h winds threaten NSW

News NSW is bracing for horror fire conditions today

One year on, transfer of road costs hangs in balance

News Stoush over maintenance costs for 15,000km of regional roads

IN CHARGE: Perfect strangers help Coffs Coast to crown

Cricket The pair were strangers before forging a lethal alliance to sink the ACT Aces at...

Court refuses developer’s controversial servo plan

News Four year battle on petrol station proposed to be located next to childcare centre...

Bushfire-affected golf clubs offered financial assistance

Golf Local clubs that have felt the affects over the last few months have been offered...

Council calls for more time to wade through submissions

News Council has been overwhelmed with the number of submissions in response to their...

Network News

$150-an-hour Ikea jobs up for grabs

News 'This really is a dream job for anyone with a flair for decluttering'

23rd Jan 2020 2:12 PM

Aussie man shoots himself in groin

Crime A man had a homemade firearm between his legs when it went off

23rd Jan 2020 1:46 PM

Belle Gibson adopted, changes her name

Offbeat Belle Gibson is no longer hiding away in her Northcote home

23rd Jan 2020 1:21 PM

Babysitter’s unthinkable act caught on cam

Crime A kitchen cam has revealed why a child was burned. WARNING: Graphic

23rd Jan 2020 1:12 PM

Crime News

Charges after kangaroo beaten to death

Crime Man charged after kangaroo viciously beaten to death in viral video

23rd Jan 2020 2:16 PM

VIDEO: Police reveal how they busted major drug operation

Crime Six people charged after a $17 million marijuana crop was seized

23rd Jan 2020 1:25 PM

Police warning for those holding back info on fatal hit run

Crime Police desperate to find the car that killed Julie Thomsen.

23rd Jan 2020 1:04 PM

Crooks steal luxury car in terrifying home invasion

Crime Men wearing disguises steal car in shocking home invasion this morning.

23rd Jan 2020 12:40 PM

Opinion

Is Harry really ready to be with the common people?

Opinion The Duke of Sussex voluntarily turned his back on a life most of us dream of

’Take me to the paddock and shoot me’

News Sadly, ageing Australians are often forgotten

'Why we should NOT change the date of Australia Day'

Opinion "Let’s not change the date."

You’re an influencer, not a VC winner

Opinion I know it’s important to celebrate the human triumph, and draw inspiration from...

Subscriber Exclusives

Missing tourist feared to have drowned off Coffs Coast beach

News VIDEO: A tourist, aged in his 20s, is missing off a Coffs Coast beach. A large-scale search is underway.

REVEALED: Major retailers to set up at the old Masters site

News Plans have been approved for the Coffs Harbour Masters site previously owned by Geoff King.

Wipeout: First glimpse at true impact of NSW bushfires

News Satellite images of the areas of NSW annihilated by a bush inferno confirm our worst fears. The maps show more than five million hectares of the state razed.

REVEALED: What's your land estimated to be worth?

News New land valuations published for the North Coast. Will you be paying more in council rates?

Mum, restaurateur and chef killed in shocking road crash

News A mother, a restaurateur, a chef and three dogs were all killed in a horrific triple fatal crash in the state’s north on Tuesday leaving Bellingen devastated.

Witness recalls moment man was swept out to sea

News In the flash of an eye, tragedy unfolded on the beach as locals scrambled to try and find the missing swimmer while raising the alarm.

Sport

Rally revival set for the Coffs Coast in November

Sport BIG NEWS: The Coffs Coast could obtain a new international rally in 2020, if a sponsorship deal can be brokered.

Golf clubs to save thousands as dams fill ‘to the capacity’

Golf Could the grass mats in Grafton be on the way out? Grafton members seem to think...

CLASSY KNOCK: McDonald lights up at the SCG

Cricket Naomi bagged a huge total in the conference final to help her side to the big dance...

Chargers steamroll Newcastle on way to Plan B Bash final

Cricket Coffs Coast were simply too good at the SCG, making short work of the Blasters.

Groms to learn how to go 'Hardballs' in the big surf

Sport World renowned bodyboard champ to stage clinic in Coffs on Saturday

National Sport

Boss reveals unavoidable Ricciardo impact

Motor Sports Daniel Ricciardo’s first season at Renault was underwhelming and his boss has...

23rd Jan 2020 1:20 PM

Plot thickens in photo too good to be true

eXtra Who is the man wearing an Aussie cricket jersey at Super Bowl 30?

23rd Jan 2020 12:39 PM

Lion cubs ready to step up: Rayner

AFL Cam Rayner says Brisbane’s youngsters are ready to step up.

Greatest player in SuperCoach NRL now greatest analyst

Supercoach Corey Parker, AKA ‘God’, signs on as face of NRL SuperCoach

Community

Community rally behind missing man

News The Clarence Valley community have shown overwhelming support with heart-warming messages about their favourite ‘pizza guy’

Unsung heroes of the RFS: Warwick Chevalley

News RFS captain never saw fire move so fast the day “s*** hit the fan”

GALLERY: Yamba Water Slide Day

People and Places Did our photographer capture you having fun on Sunday?

Nine people injured in 'horrific' highway smash

News A two-car collision blocked a highway and hurt nine people.

'This is the kindest death I can give my family and friends'

Health Laura Henkel left a final message before choosing death.

What's On

What's on the big screen this week

Movies TOM Hanks a joy as TV's Mr Good, Kristen Stewart dives into thriller

REVIEW: A cabinet of steampunk wonders took me back in time

News Cirque du Soleil’s new show, Kurios, is a wonderful extravaganza.

Your guide to this year’s Woodford Folk Festival

Music Hand-picked highlights from bumper program

Stars unite to ‘Make it Rain’

News Two music shows, silent online auction, with Chris Hemsworth as MC

Local Business News

Keep up with the locals: Just $1 for the first 28 days

News It pays to be ‘in the know’ – and never has it been more critical in a social media age where so much false information is being pumped out.

Fitting tribute to a servant of local business

Business The Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce has appointed just its third life member in...

Popular medical practice to close on the North Coast

News Owners said the decision was made after a recent review

The staggering cost to farmers of climate change

News Climate change is reducing farm profits, government report finds.

The Shoreline to success at Park Beach

News Keeping it all local: Tender awarded on $100-million development.

Brand Insights

Camaraderie key for Nudgee students

Five ways to prepare your finances ahead of buying a car

Everything you need to know about Sugar City Sounds 2018

The values that guide Coffs Coast childcare centre

Lifestyle

Much more than simply ‘allowing’ or ‘tolerating’ pets, these luxury hotels are going above and beyond to make their guests’ furry friends feel welcome.

11 best pet-friendly hotels in Australia

Pets & Animals Much more than simply ‘allowing’ or ‘tolerating’ pets, these luxury hotels are going above and beyond to make their guests’ furry friends feel welcome.

23rd Jan 2020 1:56 PM

Hidden problem with 5:2 diet

Health Does the 5:2 intermittent fasting diet really help you lose weight?

23rd Jan 2020 1:32 PM

‘Gross’ washing machine truth shocks

Lifestyle 'The water was gross'

23rd Jan 2020 1:07 PM

Young Bundy entrepreneur expanding lemon myrtle business

Business April Logan is changing tastes with her lemon myrtle business.

Incredibly polite bad parking note

Motoring 'I think you’re pretty lucky'

Latest Videos

Entertainment

Meghan Markle’s estranged father has sent a message direct to the Queen over what occured around the time of the Sussex wedding in May 2019.

Thomas Markle sends message to Queen

Celebrity Meghan Markle’s estranged father has sent a message direct to the Queen over what occured around the time of the Sussex wedding in May 2019.

THE slow TV phenomenon is back on SBS, but this time it’s taking viewers on a creative journey rather than a cross-country one.

Slow TV’s surprising new subject

TV THIS time viewers are going on a creative journey.

23rd Jan 2020 1:30 PM

Radio host Kate Richie wrote a letter of support but it didn’t stop a judge ripping into husband Stuart Webb for his “appalling” offences.

‘Atrocious’: Judge rips into Kate Richie’s husband

Celebrity Husband of Kate Ritchie, Stuart Webb, faces court for drink driving

23rd Jan 2020 12:56 PM

PARENTS are walking away gobsmacked at what their children are capable of as the Great Lego Building Challenge proves popular at Grafton Shoppingworld.

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premium_icon Six charged after $17-million dope crop found in hot houses

premium_icon Lismore’s newest school already planning to expand

premium_icon Free wi-fi trial to launch at four NSW beaches

Bushfire warning as hot 120km/h winds threaten NSW

premium_icon One year on, transfer of road costs hangs in balance

premium_icon IN CHARGE: Perfect strangers help Coffs Coast to crown

premium_icon Court refuses developer’s controversial servo plan

premium_icon Bushfire-affected golf clubs offered financial assistance

premium_icon Council calls for more time to wade through submissions

$150-an-hour Ikea jobs up for grabs

Aussie man shoots himself in groin

Belle Gibson adopted, changes her name

Babysitter’s unthinkable act caught on cam

Charges after kangaroo beaten to death

premium_icon VIDEO: Police reveal how they busted major drug operation

Police warning for those holding back info on fatal hit run

premium_icon Crooks steal luxury car in terrifying home invasion

premium_icon Is Harry really ready to be with the common people?

premium_icon ’Take me to the paddock and shoot me’

premium_icon 'Why we should NOT change the date of Australia Day'

premium_icon You’re an influencer, not a VC winner

Subscriber Exclusives

premium_icon Missing tourist feared to have drowned off Coffs Coast beach

premium_icon REVEALED: Major retailers to set up at the old Masters site

premium_icon Wipeout: First glimpse at true impact of NSW bushfires

premium_icon REVEALED: What's your land estimated to be worth?

premium_icon Mum, restaurateur and chef killed in shocking road crash

premium_icon Witness recalls moment man was swept out to sea

premium_icon Rally revival set for the Coffs Coast in November

premium_icon Golf clubs to save thousands as dams fill ‘to the capacity’

premium_icon CLASSY KNOCK: McDonald lights up at the SCG

premium_icon Chargers steamroll Newcastle on way to Plan B Bash final

premium_icon Groms to learn how to go 'Hardballs' in the big surf

Boss reveals unavoidable Ricciardo impact

Plot thickens in photo too good to be true

premium_icon Lion cubs ready to step up: Rayner

Greatest player in SuperCoach NRL now greatest analyst

Community rally behind missing man

premium_icon Unsung heroes of the RFS: Warwick Chevalley

premium_icon GALLERY: Yamba Water Slide Day

premium_icon Nine people injured in 'horrific' highway smash

premium_icon 'This is the kindest death I can give my family and friends'

What's on the big screen this week

REVIEW: A cabinet of steampunk wonders took me back in time

premium_icon Your guide to this year’s Woodford Folk Festival

premium_icon Stars unite to ‘Make it Rain’

premium_icon Keep up with the locals: Just $1 for the first 28 days

Fitting tribute to a servant of local business

premium_icon Popular medical practice to close on the North Coast

premium_icon The staggering cost to farmers of climate change

premium_icon The Shoreline to success at Park Beach

Brand Insights

Camaraderie key for Nudgee students

Five ways to prepare your finances ahead of buying a car

Everything you need to know about Sugar City Sounds 2018

The values that guide Coffs Coast childcare centre

11 best pet-friendly hotels in Australia

Hidden problem with 5:2 diet

‘Gross’ washing machine truth shocks

premium_icon Young Bundy entrepreneur expanding lemon myrtle business

Incredibly polite bad parking note

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Thomas Markle sends message to Queen

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‘Atrocious’: Judge rips into Kate Richie’s husband

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Karl’s feud with Richard Reid erupts

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