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Driver taken for testing after car crashes through roof of a house

Driver taken for testing after car crashes through roof of a house

Investigations established the vehicle crashed into a safety barrier and boundary fence before becoming airborne and colliding into the residence.

Ellie Chamberlain
Mid North CoastMid North Coast
Shark Bite Kits are popping up along our coast: what's inside to save a life?

Shark Bite Kits are popping up along our coast: what's inside to save a life?

After almost losing a close mate to a shark attack, local surfer Danny Shouten had a mission to bring life-saving Shark Bite Kits to remote beaches and popular surf breaks on the Mid North Coast. In less than six months, demand has expanded with kits being installed up and down the east coast and across the country.

Ellie Chamberlain
Nambucca HeadsNambucca Heads
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Clubs and hotels on the Mid North Coast made $84.5 million from pokies in just three months

Clubs and hotels on the Mid North Coast made $84.5 million from pokies in just three months

While people on the Mid North Coast lose millions on electronic gaming machines, political parties are accepting donations from gambling organisations.

Ellie Chamberlain
CrimeCrime
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Man charged over the murder of Duncan Campbell in Coffs Harbour last year

Man charged over the murder of Duncan Campbell in Coffs Harbour last year

A 66-year-old man will face court in Coffs Harbour today over the murder of Duncan Campbell in February 2024.

Ellie Chamberlain
Food and DrinkFood and Drink
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7 breweries on the Mid North Coast bringing more than beer to the table

7 breweries on the Mid North Coast bringing more than beer to the table

Dog-friendly breweries on the Mid North Coast hosting live music, happy hour, meal deals and more.

Ellie Chamberlain
CrimeCrime
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$500,000 reward announced for information into the murder of Duncan Campbell in Coffs Harbour last year

$500,000 reward announced for information into the murder of Duncan Campbell in Coffs Harbour last year

Duncan Campbell was brutally murdered in February 2024 and the appeal to find the person or persons responsible for his murder continues.

Ellie Chamberlain
PoliticsPolitics
Did the major parties just kill the Independent movement?

Did the major parties just kill the Independent movement?

A last-minute deal between Labor and the Coalition has approved electoral donation reforms that could see Independent candidates' climb up the political ladder become even harder.

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NPWSNPWS
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The real reason dogs are kept out of Australian national parks

The real reason dogs are kept out of Australian national parks

It's not just about protecting wildlife, it's about potentially saving your pet's life.

Ellie Chamberlain
Live MusicLive Music
Forgot to reserve dinner for Valentine's Day? We've got your back

Forgot to reserve dinner for Valentine's Day? We've got your back

Whether you intentionally booked a romantic restaurant dinner, or made a point of avoiding the Valentine's Day rush, there is still plenty of live music across the Mid North Coast, with tickets available or free to drop in.

Ellie Chamberlain
PoliticsPolitics
From worker shortages to mental health support: Cowper's healthcare system at a breaking point

From worker shortages to mental health support: Cowper's healthcare system at a breaking point

Record emergency numbers, staff shortages, and angry healthcare workers. How do our elected representatives plan on fixing it?

Ellie Chamberlain
FoodFood
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Is Gladstone Kempsey Shire’s hidden food hub?

Is Gladstone Kempsey Shire’s hidden food hub?

Gladstone might be a modest village but it has a mighty food scene.

Ellie Chamberlain
FireFire
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Local firefighters home after helping to contain devastating Victorian fires

Local firefighters home after helping to contain devastating Victorian fires

Fires in the Grampians and Little Desert National Parks destroyed properties with losses to wildlife and stock.

Ellie Chamberlain
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