Bureau of Meteorology heat map for Wednesday 22 October, showing new record temps. Photo: BOM.
RISING temperatures over Antarctica have been a major contributing factor to recent volatile weather along the East Coast, according to new information from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). A “sudden stratospheric warming” (SSW) is to blame. This is a documented weather scenario in which air temperatures high above the South Pole rise by 30 degrees […]
The Morris Succession Lawyers team.
AS we move closer to retirement and beyond, we enter a new chapter – one that brings reflection, responsibility, and planning for the future. It’s also the ideal time to ensure your affairs are in order through a well-considered estate plan. Estate planning isn’t just about having a will. It’s about protecting your family, your […]
Cooper Barnes will be aiming for a top three finish in New Zealand. Photo: supplied.
Cooper Barnes will be aiming for a top three finish in New Zealand. Photo: supplied. Cooper leading the pack in car #186. Photo: supplied. COOPER Barnes is in New Zealand this week for the international round of the Bridgestone GA200 Racing 86 Championship (GR Cup). The first round starts Friday, 31 October. There are six […]
Meier-Smith in action in Lake Placid. Photo: courtesy @svenmartinphoto. It was an emotional World Cup win for both Luke Meier-Smith and his brother and fellow rider, Remy. Photo: courtesy @svenmartinphoto. WORLD Cup winning mountain biker Luke Meier-Smith is back home in Comboyne after his “career best season to date”. Luke achieved his maiden victory in […]
The team at Maven Advisors says the message is clear: now is the time to review your super position.
FOR Australians in their 50s and beyond, superannuation often moves from the growth phase to one of preservation and careful planning. “It’s the stage where every decision matters – whether it’s maximising contributions, reviewing your investment mix, or mapping out the timing of your transition-to-retirement pension and eventual retirement income streams,” said the team at […]
Changing a long-standing youth conviction principle would only lead to future criminal offending, advocates say, following the release of a review. Photo: NSW Police.
LEGAL advocates have welcomed a report’s recommendations into a presumption that children under 14 are “incapable of evil”, urging a state not to tinker with the long-standing principle, despite a drop in youth convictions. A NSW review of doli incapax was released on Saturday after it was launched by the state Labor government in May […]
The Mid North Coast Mariners 14s Girls team.
THE REGION’S best Oztag juniors have combined to take on Australia’s finest in Coffs Harbour. Mid North Coast Mariners teams took on teams from across Australia at this year’s Australian Junior Championships, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park precinct. Mariners teams competed in five girls divisions and four […]
Terry Miles (Champion) and Barrie Isaac (Runner Up) - Mens Major Singles.
19th OCTOBER, 2025 In a closely fought contest, Terry Miles was victorious over Barrie Isaac in the Final of the Mens Major Singles. Barrie took an early lead, and held onto the lead for 20 ends, before Milesy pegged him back, to ultimately win 25-22. Conditions were challenging with a 25-35 km wind, but it […]
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HARRY makes a will, leaving 50 percent of his estate to his eldest son, Steven. His other son, Robert receives just 15 percent and the rest of the estate is to be distributed amongst other family members and friends. When Harry passes away three years later, his estate is valued at $3 million. After Harry’s […]
