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‘We will be reassessing our plans as we’ve had a significant dent in our cash flow.’

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The days are getting shorter and colder, so what better excuse to cosy up on the couch with a cuppa and the new Winter edition of QCWA Ruth magazine?

QCWA Ruth magazine gets wonderfully woolly for winter

News The days are getting shorter and colder, so what better excuse to cosy up on the couch with a cuppa and the new Winter edition of QCWA Ruth magazine?

These new plans come after a “false” development application was lodged in April for a McDonald’s in Woolgoolga.

premium_icon Plans lodged with council for a new McDonald’s

News These new plans come after a “false” development application was lodged in April for a McDonald’s in Woolgoolga.

Hot on the heels of their own fine for breaching water laws Coffs Harbour City Council has fined a horse owner for taking water from a tap at a local beach.

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News Hot on the heels of their own fine for breaching water laws Coffs Harbour City Council has fined a horse owner for taking water from a tap at a local beach.

From the Grandstand: Rugby league the real winner

premium_icon From the Grandstand: Rugby league the real winner

Rugby League Col praises the NRL for a top-notch return to the competition last weekend

Pokies back in business amid fears of a second wave

premium_icon Pokies back in business amid fears of a second wave

News A members-only approach is aimed at avoiding a second Covid wave.

Government report ‘validates’ need for Coffs koala park

premium_icon Government report ‘validates’ need for Coffs koala park

News Report identifies ten key koala areas in the Coffs hinterland.

Beach lovers outraged at dune destruction

premium_icon Beach lovers outraged at dune destruction

News The law is clear when it comes to keeping off our fragile sand dunes

$22m resort upgrade moves to the next stage

premium_icon $22m resort upgrade moves to the next stage

News Negotiations are underway with various hotel operators.

Police crack down on licensed venues as restrictions ease

premium_icon Police crack down on licensed venues as restrictions ease

News Police target non-compliance and alcohol-related crime in regions.

Family’s heartache: ‘We don’t know how he died’

premium_icon Family’s heartache: ‘We don’t know how he died’

Politics The father of Nathan Turner says they are still in the dark

Sick images emerge as part of ‘challenge’

Sick images emerge as part of ‘challenge’

Crime Teens have shared a re-enactment of the death of George Floyd

Backpacker lists why he hates Australia

Backpacker lists why he hates Australia

Offbeat An American backpacker has listed all of the things he hates about travelling Down...

PM demands probe into US cop attack on Aussie TV crew

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Crime PM has called for investigation into attack on Aussies by US cops

SCAM ALERT: ‘Stupid’ behaviour sparks police warning

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Crime With scam and fraud schemes higher than ever before, Sunshine Coast residents are...

WATCH: Cop forces Aboriginal teen to the ground.

WATCH: Cop forces Aboriginal teen to the ground.

News Aboriginal teen hurled to the ground by NSW police yesterday

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    Premier owes Blackwater an apology

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    Opinion Premier owes Blackwater an apology after COVID-19 diagnosis backflip

    Parents, should we be letting our kids win more?

    premium_icon Parents, should we be letting our kids win more?

    Opinion Parents, should we be letting our kids win more?

    Next viral threat is coming, but we’re still not ready

    Next viral threat is coming, but we’re still not ready

    Opinion Next viral threat is coming, but we’re still not ready

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      Kindergarten teacher tests positive

      Kindergarten teacher tests positive

      Health Kindergarten in Melbourne's northeast forced to shut down

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        Rugby League Should it be a thing of the past, or will it always exist in the sporting world?

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        Sport POPULAR jockey Matthew Paget makes a surprise exit after 25-year racing career.

        Football training returns to the pitch this week

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        Soccer North Coast Football says clubs can commence training.

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        Sport The battle for Northern Rivers premierships continues

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          NRL icon spits fire in social media storm

          Rugby League Jamie Soward defends call for Shane Flanagan's return.

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            THE news of the loss of so many daily and community print titles was like being hit by a freight train yesterday.

            Why death of print won't be the end of your stories

            Opinion THE news of the loss of so many daily and community print titles was like being hit by a freight train yesterday.

            Jan’s recipe request keeps her cooking in lockdown

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            Food & Entertainment She’s been labelled as the “New Flo” after her pumpkin scone recipe made it into an...

            Local Aboriginal feature on the Pacific Highway trail

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            News Ten artists from the Coffs Coast are set to feature in an Aboriginal art trail...

            Heartbreak as “Mayor of Townsend” to be farewelled

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            People and Places Tributes flow for general store owner who served his country and his community

            Future is digital: News announces major changes

            Future is digital: News announces major changes

            Business Many of News publications will stop printing but digital to soar

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              What Aussie Netflix users miss out on

              TV How the Australian Netflix library fares in global comparison.

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              Movies We’ve rated — and slated — every movie on TV tonight.

              Kooky, hilarious and forgotten movie

              Kooky, hilarious and forgotten movie

              Movies You’d be forgiven if you didn’t catch this Charlize Theron movie.

              Aussie actor’s great European escape from COVID lockdown

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              TV CORONAVIRUS added a layer of stress to Belinda Bromilow’s dream job.

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                Business These job listings couldn’t come at a better time for the Coffs Harbour job market.

                ScoMo’s secret plan to save country

                ScoMo’s secret plan to save country

                Business Up to 412,000 new jobs could be created by boosting gas alone.

                New look Aldi at Park Beach Plaza will be 'good, different'

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                News Work has started on $2.5 million upgrade of Aldi at Park Beach Plaza

                How a virtual auction led to a local property sale

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                    THE advice of Australia’s peak coronavirus response medical team was not sought prior to a decision being made to host US Marines in Darwin.

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                    Health THE advice of Australia’s peak coronavirus response medical team was not sought prior to a decision being made to host US Marines in Darwin.

                    Ruby Princess health expert: ’I would still go on a cruise’

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                    Health Health expert says there's nothing to fear about ground zero vessels

                    UK's new coronavirus bonk ban

                    UK's new coronavirus bonk ban

                    News New lockdown rules now limit who Brits can have sex with in the UK

                    $27 Bunnings product saves you thousands

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                    Smarter Shopping Bunnings’ $27 cleaning product saves you spending $2700 at Coles

                    Coronavirus NSW: Gyms to reopen on June 13

                    Coronavirus NSW: Gyms to reopen on June 13

                    Health The NSW Government has set a date for the reopening of gyms across the state with...

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                        A host of Lea Michele's former Glee co-stars have publicly confronted her with shocking allegations of behind-the-scenes misbehaviour.

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                        Celebrity A host of Lea Michele's former Glee co-stars have publicly confronted her with shocking allegations of behind-the-scenes misbehaviour.

                        ‘Thug’: Host’s furious Trump takedown

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                        News CNN anchor Anderson Cooper launches fiery attack on Donald Trump

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                        Meghan’s link to controversial Kate story

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                            The new stimulus package is supposed to support the housing market but a leading economist says it will have a negative impact.

                            Major issue with ScoMo’s handout

                            Money Leading economist says stimulus package will have a negative impact

                            New home construction and big renovation projects could soon score government cash grants – and here’s how you could benefit.

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                            Money What you need to know about Scott Morrison’s new scheme

                            The long-promised rebuild has been canned, with the state government instead funneling the money into a new jobs creation fund.

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                              Earlier this year Luke Nesbit working as a key accounts manager for a beverage distributions company, helping to sell liquor. Then, he was laid off.

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                              Jarred has just landed his dream job at the age of just 16 – but he’s discovered a huge hurdle standing in the way of his career.

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                              A new way for Australian job seekers to be matched to jobs that are right for them is being launched. See how it works and how to sign up.

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                                More than 2.64 million faulty Takata airbags have been replaced in Australian vehicles, but recall orders for more than 350,000 cars are expected to be waived.

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                                Motoring Recall for more than 350,000 cars with faulty airbags to be waived

                                Tradies have five weeks to cash in or miss out on a tax program credited with saving car dealerships during the coronavirus crisis.

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                                Motoring Tradies have five weeks to cash in or miss out

                                Police video shows the moment they caught up with a motorbike rider allegedly seen speeding through Gold Coast streets at 140km/h.

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                                News Rider allegedly seen speeding through Gold Coast streets at 140km/h