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Gurmesh Singh claims blueberry picker exploitation down to “a few bad apples”

Gurmesh Singh claims blueberry picker exploitation down to “a few bad apples”

NSW’s Anti-slavery Commissioner says the issue is exacerbated by a “culture of silence”.

Douglas Connor
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Without a hydrotherapy pool, Kempsey locals face a long trek for rehab

Without a hydrotherapy pool, Kempsey locals face a long trek for rehab

One physiotherapist says he has to take a 100km roundtrip to get clients to Macksville.

Douglas Connor
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Port Macquarie parking rangers ditch the walk’n’chalk for mounted cameras

Port Macquarie parking rangers ditch the walk’n’chalk for mounted cameras

Time limits and conditions are unchanged.

Douglas Connor
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Short-term rentals earning “double”, as homelessness group calls for MNC holiday tax

Short-term rentals earning “double”, as homelessness group calls for MNC holiday tax

Property managers say a levy could drive up the cost of family getaways.

Douglas Connor
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Scientist says shark numbers aren’t booming but they do love an international roadtrip

Scientist says shark numbers aren’t booming but they do love an international roadtrip

“If there were just way more sharks and they just had blood on their mind, there'd be people getting bit every day. But there's not.”

Douglas Connor
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Faecal contamination on Coffs Coast risking health and sending “terrible message” about tourism

Faecal contamination on Coffs Coast risking health and sending “terrible message” about tourism

A 2024 report says a waterway north of Coffs Harbour is “unsafe for all cultural and recreational activities”.

Douglas Connor

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Gurmesh Singh claims blueberry picker exploitation down to “a few bad apples”

Gurmesh Singh claims blueberry picker exploitation down to “a few bad apples”

NSW’s Anti-slavery Commissioner says the issue is exacerbated by a “culture of silence”.

Douglas Connor
HealthHealth
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Without a hydrotherapy pool, Kempsey locals face a long trek for rehab

Without a hydrotherapy pool, Kempsey locals face a long trek for rehab

One physiotherapist says he has to take a 100km roundtrip to get clients to Macksville.

Douglas Connor
Port MacquariePort Macquarie
Port Macquarie parking rangers ditch the walk’n’chalk for mounted cameras

Port Macquarie parking rangers ditch the walk’n’chalk for mounted cameras

Time limits and conditions are unchanged.

Douglas Connor
ForsterForster
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Short-term rentals earning “double”, as homelessness group calls for MNC holiday tax

Short-term rentals earning “double”, as homelessness group calls for MNC holiday tax

Property managers say a levy could drive up the cost of family getaways.

Douglas Connor
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More delays on the cards for Wingham bridge rebuild as council readies for government review

More delays on the cards for Wingham bridge rebuild as council readies for government review

If predictions are correct, the bridge will be out of action until late 2028.

Douglas Connor
Mid North CoastMid North Coast
Scientist says shark numbers aren’t booming but they do love an international roadtrip

Scientist says shark numbers aren’t booming but they do love an international roadtrip

“If there were just way more sharks and they just had blood on their mind, there'd be people getting bit every day. But there's not.”

Douglas Connor
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Green power agreement set to help Coffs Harbour’s council meet extended emissions target

Green power agreement set to help Coffs Harbour’s council meet extended emissions target

The City’s current energy contracts are set to expire next June.

Douglas Connor
Why traffic lights could mean an extra two-year wait for the redesign of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Strip

Why traffic lights could mean an extra two-year wait for the redesign of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Strip

The mayor says “half a billion dollars worth of investment” is ready for the precinct.

Douglas Connor
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Bello filmmaker’s journey from network TV to exploring alternatives to capitalism

Bello filmmaker’s journey from network TV to exploring alternatives to capitalism

The documentary is on a 40-city tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Douglas Connor
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Faecal contamination on Coffs Coast risking health and sending “terrible message” about tourism

Faecal contamination on Coffs Coast risking health and sending “terrible message” about tourism

A 2024 report says a waterway north of Coffs Harbour is “unsafe for all cultural and recreational activities”.

Douglas Connor
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Limited council support for MNC charity despite saving not-for-profits thousands

Limited council support for MNC charity despite saving not-for-profits thousands

A Wauchope funeral provider says it is almost $3,000 better off in six months.

Douglas Connor
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Briefing ban: Mid North Coast councillors blocked by state from meeting with council staff

Briefing ban: Mid North Coast councillors blocked by state from meeting with council staff

A rule change, aimed at improving transparency, came into effect in June.

Douglas Connor
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