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Crime Rapist Kym Spoehr brutalised a Japanese tourist in a forest. Now he is trying to convince a court he is safe for release

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Business Business Chamber backs the Morrison Government to improve the economy.

Business Farms will be inspected to make sure they are complying with water management laws.

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News Incensed and offended CWA to take its fight to the roads minister

News DRIVERS be warned, the tough new laws come into effect from today and for those caught breaking them - it could cost you more than money.

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News A local fishing spot has been identified as the third worst in a 'small fry' blitz.

Business Authentic farmers market to launch in Bellingen

News AN experienced former police officer says bullying, quotas and under-resourcing forced him out after more than two decades on the job.

News THAT winning feeling has begun to sink into Pat Conaghan 24 hours after his memorable night, but the former police officer hasn't taken his eyes off the prize.

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News ROB Oakeshott said it's 'highly unlikely' he will continue his political career after conceding defeat in Cowper and describing himself as 'tarnished goods'.

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News Wannabe independent MPs Rob Oakeshott and Julia Banks have been rejected by Australians with the crossbench unlikely to expand in the new parliament.

News COWPER will remain in the hands of the National Party for another term after new candidate Pat Conaghan claimed a decisive victory on Saturday night.

Politics THE Nationals have had a sweeping victory in Page, with a massive swing to Kevin Hogan.

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News IT'S time to find out who will represent our region in Canberra for the 46th Federal Parliament.

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News ANDREW Woodward has endorsed Bill Shorten as Australia's next prime minister, saying he will be 'boring' compared to others but will provide a steady hand.

Politics Candidate unhappy with 'disgraceful' negativity on show throughout election campaign

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News AFTER six months of hard campaigning, The Nationals candidate for Cowper Pat Conaghan has taken a deep breath and reflected over what has transpired recently.

News Tensions rise in Cowper. The Nats claim a 'criminal offence' has been committed today while Oakeshott supporters are appalled by the party's smear campaign.

News IN WHAT is shaping as a monumental day for Cowper, indepdent Rob Oakeshott has opened up on The Nationals' campaign against him and why he left the party.

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News Early votes cast in Cowper may cloud an electorate result tonight.