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Brad Pemberton, land owner and Peter Corlis, Soil Conservation Services, plan construction for river bank stabilisation at Newry Island.

News

Newry Island's erosion control measures ready to roll

CHOOSE YOUR RIDE: When you drink, there are several modes of transport you can take. Make the right choice.

News

How will you get home after a few drinks? Choose wisely

amart gives new bike to family that was hit by wave on south sea wall. Amart mech Levi Gray, Mother Rachel Cox, assitant store manager Lisa White and Jono Cox (9yrs).. 26 July 2017

News

Rolling on: mother and son reflect on near tragic ordeal

Coffs-Clarence Local Area Command crime manager Detective Inspector Darren Jameson. Coffs Harbour, July 28, 2017.

News

Man wanted for robbing service station with a knife

Letters to the Editor

The NSW Government has announced greater support for young children, pre-school.

News

Every child deserves a Strong Start in life

Thumbs Up to the newly opened Urunga wetlands boardwalk. What a great attraction for the region.

News

What's got the Coffs Coast talking?

A reader says he was told that it was a federal offence to help someone on board with their luggage.

Opinion

Airport shock: Sir, you've committed a federal offence

Dystonia is an illness which causes sustained or repetitive muscle contractions, spasm movements or abnormal fixed postures. The symptoms continue 24 hours a day. For Jason Lynch, he cannot 100% control his neck muscles from spasming and twisting his head and jaw to the right hand side.

News

Fellow sufferer knows the pain

From four year terms to a Christmas card ban, Paul Murray tells our leaders what's what

Opinion

Four things that have Paul Murray raging

Ever feel like someone is watching you? Might be they have hacked into home devices - just watch that internet-driven fridge.

Opinion

Government looks after us, Roomba has it

Running a household is exhausting work and women need to spread the burden.

Lifestyle

Mums need help with the mental load of running a home

SECURITY SOLUTION: The security cameras that have been installed in the main street of Inverell.

News

Coffs' CitySmarts safeguard communities through CCTV

New South Wales

Disability pensioner Craig Tweedie with partner Sheron Wood. Ms Wood said the couple did not leave rubbish or mess at a Mongogarie property they were evicted from.

News

Evicted tenants speak out about rubbish, sauce and bong

A woman has suffered a fall at Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains.

News

Woman dies in 200m cliff fall

A 12-year old boy and his nine-year old brother lost their lives in the horror crash.

News

Queensland truckie charged over crash that killed two kids

Protest outside Lismore Courthouse as 31 people set to face trial over drug charges.

News

NIMBIN LANE BOYS: Full list of sentences

Chris Lilley has landed himself in a huge amount of hot water. Picture: Christian Gilles

News

Chris Lilley criticised for racist music video

Photo: File

News

Shorten pledges poll for a republic if he wins next election

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News

Foster carer jailed for molesting girl in his care

A person has died and four people were injured after a crash on the Kennedy Highway south of Mareeba. A woman in her 60s was flown to Cairns in a stable condition.

News

Cars in fatal crash collided at closing speed of 250km/h

American teen Nick says he was fired after posting gross McDonald's pics.

News

McDonald’s worker ‘fired over gross pics’

A group of women were thrown off a flight to Spain after rowdy behaviour.

News

WATCH: Hen's party thrown off plane for drunken antics

Adam and Kirsty Maxwell on their wedding day last September. Six months later, Ms Maxwell plunged 10 storeys to her death during a hen’s party at a Spanish resort.

News

Kirsty Maxwell death: "‘Something dark happened in that room"

Britain's Prince Harry sticks out his tongue for the cameras on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, England on June 11, 1988, following the Trooping of the Colour. Princess Diana holds Harry, as a smiling Prince William sits in front, and Lady Gabriella Windsor is seen on the left.

News

Think Kate is just like Princess Diana? You're wrong

ATTACKED: Emma Coles was on a rare night out on Saturday night in Noosa with friends. She left Lagarto Lounge at about 2am when a man ran at her and rammed her like a goat, leaving her with bruises and a lump on her head from where she fell and hit the concrete.

News

He rammed me like a goat: Mum's horror night out

News

Gladstone woman told to wear less skimpy outfit in court

The plane was destroyed when it crashed into Lake Taupo.

News

Pilot bailed out of doomed plane before passengers

News

Porn addict releases anger and vandalises adult shop

The past lives of The Bachelor stars Leah and Simone have emerged.

Entertainment

The Bachelor contestant defends topless performer past

BRAVO: The "rock stars” of classical music didn't disappoint.

Entertainment

A memorable night of music

Apple's latest iPad Pro offers plenty of creativity for both work and play.

Business

REVIEW: Bigger 10.5 inch iPad Pro packs power, fun

FILE - In this April 30, 2015, file photo, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk unveils the company's newest products, in Hawthorne, Calif. Tesla Motors is starting to build its electric cars with all the sensors, cameras and other gear needed to drive completely on their own when regulations allow the technology to take over that responsibility. The announcement made late Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, by Tesla CEO Musk marks the Silicon Valley automaker's next step toward selling cars that can navigate the roads without the help of a human. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

Entertainment

Elon Musk using anti-phone device at Splendour?

The aptly named Brad Plummer of Mr Plummer.

Business

Sunny's Business Awards finalist: Mr Plummer Coffs Harbour

BUNCH OF FUN: The Big Banana Fun Park is the biggest fun park on the northern NSW coast.

Business

Sunny's Business Awards finalist: The Big Banana

SUPPORT SERVICE: Alicia and Nicole from CHESS Employment.

Business

Sunny's Business Awards finalist: CHESS Employment

SMILE: Fresh Dental Care is a finalist in several categories.

Business

Sunny's Business Awards finalist: Fresh Dental Care