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Aboriginal rangers to play key role in GKNP

Minister for the Environment Penny Sharpe announces next steps in the creation of the GKNP. Photo: DCCEEW. Glenn Storrie from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Environment Minister Penny Sharpe with representatives of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. NSW ENVIRONMENT Minister Penny Sharpe was in Coffs Harbour on Tuesday, 12 May to outline progress […]

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Forest industry future under review as NSW maps logging reform

THE forestry industry has been a contested space in NSW for many years, with some supporting the continuation of native hardwood logging and others strongly opposing it. The issue was brought into sharper focus recently with the announcement by the NSW Government of its intention to create the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). The establishment […]

Police

Police guard of honour farewells Retired NSW Police Asst Comm. Peter Walsh APM

Peter Walsh, NSWP #11722, served the state for 37 years. Hundreds gathered in Port Macquarie to farewell Peter Walsh, including NSW Commissioner Mal Lanyard, former colleagues, and extended family and friends. Hundreds gathered in Port Macquarie to farewell Peter Walsh, including NSW Commissioner Mal Lanyard, former colleagues, and extended family and friends. Hundreds gathered in […]

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Young artists on show in ARTEXPRESS exhibition

Students artists travelled from across the state to be at the opening of the exhibition. Photo: Pauline Cain. MacKillop College HSC Visual Arts Teacher Loretta North and her daughter Grace with Charlie Penn’s 3D animation, ‘Eye of the Moth.’ Photo: Pauline Cain. HSC Visual Arts Teacher Lauren Barlow and her former student Meera Nirmalendran from […]

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Kangaroos legend Harry ‘Dealer’ Wells celebrates 94th birthday

Tom Lockwood, Matthew Hohnberg, Yvonne Wells, Councillor Nik Lipovac, Harry Wells, Jill and Bruce Gain. Photo: Pauline Cain. Harry Wells in his prime in the 1950s. Photo: ARL Hall of Fame. Harry and Yvonne Wells outside the store they have owned for 56 years. Photo: Flynns Beach Cellars and General Store. Matthew Hohnberg reminisces with […]

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Lake Cathie venue raises awareness of domestic and family violence

CLUB Lake Cathie joined other registered clubs throughout New South Wales in a day of action last week focused on reducing the rates of domestic and family violence (DFV). Aligned with Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, “Purple Friday” is a state-wide social impact initiative that shines a spotlight on the club industry’s role in […]

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Revitalised regional coach network unveiled

NEW routes and modernised coaches have been unveiled as part of a major upgrade to NSW TrainLink coach services. A 36 percent funding increase across the NSW TrainLink coach network will lift total funding to $290 million over the next nine years. From 1 July, 14 coach operators will run 49 routes across the NSW […]

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Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

THE coalition remains confident its devastating loss at the Farrer by-election will be a one-off, rejecting suggestions it should form a political alliance with One Nation. David Farley became One Nation’s first candidate to be elected to the House of Representatives, breaking more than 70 years of coalition rule in the southern NSW seat on […]

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Common Thread exhibition highlights emerging Mid North Coast talent

THE Common Thread exhibition currently on show in Port Macquarie brings together the voices of artists participating in the Shared Practice mentoring program with Arts Mid North Coast, offering a compelling glimpse into the early stages of their creative development. Presented at MAKE/SPACE Port Macquarie in Port Central, the exhibition features work by Lucy Juhnke, […]

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Push to pin dangerous intersections in transport plan

HOUSTON Mitchell Drive and M1 drivers are being urged to leave their mark on the NSW Government’s “Have Your Say” campaign. By going to a map on the Transport for NSW (TfNSW) website, a virtual pin can be placed on the dangerous intersection, adding weight to calls for an overpass. The interactive map will help […]