March 19, 2026
Man charged with murder after alleged Ebor campground assault
Local News

Man charged with murder after alleged Ebor campground assault

A MAN has faced court this week accused of an alleged murder at an Ebor campground. Ahwen Kohn, 26, appeared in the crime court at Armidale on Tuesday, charged with “murder”, “intentionally choke person with recklessness”, and “assault occasioning actual bodily harm’. Mr Kohn was arrested on Waterfall Way, Ebor about 11.30am on Monday, 2 […]

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Park Beach Women’s Bowls Club Mandi Monck, Chris Sheridan, Lyndy McLeod, Ann Worboys.
Sport Results

Park Beach Women’s Bowls Club

Mandi Monck, Chris Sheridan, Lyndy McLeod, Ann Worboys. Ann Marie Taylor, Judy Clarke, Yvonne Hinsley, Jan Slater. CONGRATSULATIONS to Mandy Monck, Chris Sheridan, Lyndy McLeod and Ann Worboys on winning the club Fours on Wednesday 18th February.  Well done to Jan Slater, Yvonne Hinsley, Judy Clarke and Ann Marie Taylor the runners up. Social bowls […]

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Anybody’s prize in Club Champs
Sport Results

Anybody’s prize in Club Champs

SELECTING the winner of the upcoming Men’s Club Championship at Coff Harbour Golf Club is proving to be a difficult task. When the major event tees off this Saturday, there is a strong field of contenders without a real standout as they are all currently playing off very similar handicaps. Two-time winner Aden Louez has […]

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Legal Hypothetical: Court considers quirky conditions
Hypothetical

Legal Hypothetical: Court considers quirky conditions

TERRY makes a will, leaving his large estate to his six children subject to some very unusual conditions. His first child only receives his inheritance if she is baptised. His second child only receives her inheritance if she abstains from alcohol consumption for twelve months. His third child only receives his inheritance if he obtains […]

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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, HOW do we agree on a movie as a family? I’m so sick of scrolling through trying to locate a movie everyone will enjoy. Heather P. Dear Heather, You are right. Trying to find a movie that incorporates everyone’s interests is a nightmare. How is it possible, for example, to find a movie […]

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Rural residents urged to report connectivity issues
Local News

Rural residents urged to report connectivity issues

FED up farmers and families facing poor regional, rural and remote mobile services are being encouraged to “keep complaining”. The latest report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) revealed an increase in complaints in NSW, with almost a quarter coming from regional areas. A total of 4,285 complaints were made by people in NSW, up […]

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Council to review Bellingen’s library services
Coffs Coast

Council to review Bellingen’s library services

BELLINGEN Shire Council is inviting the community to have its say on local library services as part of a comprehensive Library Service Review. Residents are encouraged to share feedback on what is working well, what could be improved, and how libraries can continue to meet the needs of the community into the future. The survey […]

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Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities Buyers are once again looking to escape to the regions in search of a better value and quality of life. Photo: PMHC.
Regional

Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities

WITH the prospect of paying at least $1 million for a home in many of Australia’s capital cities, buyers are once again looking to escape to the country. The regional property market surged in the three months to January, outpacing the capitals, according to figures from data firm Cotality released on Wednesday. Dwelling values rose […]

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Record remand numbers drive growth in NSW prison population
Coffs Coast

Record remand numbers drive growth in NSW prison population

NEW data released by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) shows the state’s prison population reached 13,133 in December 2025, an increase of 8.5 percent (1,026 people) over the past two years. The growth has been driven by a sharp rise in the number of people held on remand. Between December 2023 […]

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$15 million investment in state’s renewable energy workforce
Coffs Coast

$15 million investment in state’s renewable energy workforce

THE NSW and Federal governments are investing $15 million over four years to train the skilled workforce needed for the state’s renewable energy rollout, set to create thousands of jobs in regional NSW. The investment underpins the state’s Renewable Energy Skills Strategy, launched last week by Minister for Energy, Penny Sharpe and Minister for Skills, […]

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