June 20, 2025

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Plibersek punted as PM stamps authority on ministry The prime minister has played down internal divisions as he unveiled his new-look ministry. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
National

Plibersek punted as PM stamps authority on ministry

The prime minister has played down internal divisions as he unveiled his new-look ministry. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS. Tanya Plibersek during the Federal election campaign. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch. ANTHONY Albanese has dumped Tanya Plibersek from her environment portfolio as part of a shake-up of his ministry. The prime minister played down internal divisions following […]

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Surprise cash purchase tips cops to huge cocaine stash The 13-metre motorboat was tracked off the NSW coast before being intercepted. Photo: NSW Police.
National

Surprise cash purchase tips cops to huge cocaine stash

More than a thousand blocks of cocaine were found on a motorboat off the NSW coast. Photo: NSW Police. Two men were arrested on the vessel and another three men were nabbed on shore. Photo: NSW Police. The 13-metre motorboat was tracked off the NSW coast before being intercepted. Photo: NSW Police. A BOAT bought […]

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Oxley MP represents region at Anzac Cove Mr Kemp (second from left) said the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli was on his "bucket list”. Photo: Michael Kemp FB.
National

Oxley MP represents region at Anzac Cove

OXLEY MP Michael Kemp joined thousands of others at Anzac Cove in Turkey to mark the solemn anniversary of Anzac Day. Mr Kemp described attending the 110th Anniversary Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli as a “bucket list experience” and one of the greatest honours of his life. “Standing at Gallipoli as the sun rose […]

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Kevin Hogan earns fifth term as Page MP
National

Kevin Hogan earns fifth term as Page MP

NATIONALS MP Kevin Hogan has earned a fifth term as the Page electorate’s Federal representative, after a resounding election victory on Saturday. Mr Hogan took 60.00 percent of the Two-candidate preferred (TCP) vote, soundly beating Labor candidate Wendy Backhous (39.26 percent). “It is very humbling to be re-elected with an increase in my primary vote,” […]

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Snapshot of Anzac Day services across the Coffs Coast Woolgoolga Red Cross volunteers on Anzac Day 2025.
National, Regional

Snapshot of Anzac Day services across the Coffs Coast

Under umbrellas at the Woolgoolga Anzac Day service. Coffs Harbour’s Dawn Service outside Coffs C.ex. Coffs Harbour’s Dawn Service outside Coffs C.ex. Woolgoolga’s Guest of Honour Major General Michael Crane DSC and Bar, AM (Retd). Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums at the Woolgoolga Anzac Day concert. Orchestra and Chorus with Lynn Rogers as Vera Lynn […]

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NSW Gov moves to crackdown on illegal tree clearing
National

NSW Gov moves to crackdown on illegal tree clearing

THE NSW Government has promised action to address the growing number of cases of illegal tree clearing in NSW. An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) has been released, offering stakeholders the opportunity to consult on reforms to the urban tree clearing framework. A new resource to help planners, developers and builders tackle urban heat has […]

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Dangerous beach conditions close Bennetts Beach Paris, Peta and Andrew were kept very busy restocking supplies and checking on weather patterns.
National

Dangerous beach conditions close Bennetts Beach

  DANGEROUS surf conditions in the wake of gale-force winds and rain closed Bennetts Beach last weekend. ‘Beach Closed’ signs in the middle of the school holidays are never a happy sight, but the visible churning of the waters, and waves averaging two metres in height, were more than enough to bring out the signs […]

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