September 11, 2025
Local diver and photographer shares 40 years of ocean adventures Dr Mark Spencer dives into his presentation.
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Local diver and photographer shares 40 years of ocean adventures

LOCAL diver and underwater photographer Dr Mark Spencer spoke to an audience of 90 people at the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC) Coffs Harbour on Thursday night, 20 March. It was part of the centre’s Marine Discovery series, which is free and open to the public. [membership level=”1″ show_noaccess=”true”] Dr Spencer’s presentation, “Sea Yarns – […]

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Plans to help more into ‘disaster’ housing market The Labor government plans to lift Help to Buy scheme income and price caps for first-time buyers. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS.
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Plans to help more into ‘disaster’ housing market

MORE Australians could get help to purchase homes but opponents of an expanded scheme say they would rather use their retirement funds than share with the government. Changes to the Labor government’s Help to Buy scheme will lift income and price caps for first homebuyers sharing equity with the government. [membership level=”1″ show_noaccess=”true”] Single parents […]

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Jacinta Price’s Kempsey pub visit called off after protest by local Elders Dunghutti women Leetona Dungay, Joanne Smith, Cheryl Davis and Lynne Holten were among those protesting the appearance of Senator Nampijinpa Price. Photo: Douglas Connor.
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Jacinta Price’s Kempsey pub visit called off after protest by local Elders

A “POLLIES in the Pub” event in Kempsey featuring controversial Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was cancelled just as it was about to begin on Wednesday, 12 March, following a protest by members of the Dunghutti community. National Party Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan had organised Senator Price’s visit to the West Kempsey Hotel. Promotion of […]

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Wendy Hansen’s family gathers at Coffs Jetty a year after she went missing The late Wendy Hansen’s family and Jetty Dunecare members.
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Wendy Hansen’s family gathers at Coffs Jetty a year after she went missing

TWELVE family members of Wendy Hansen, the woman whose remains were discovered by Jetty Dunecare volunteers last June, have gathered at the Jetty Foreshore a year to the day since she went missing. They also wanted to meet the members of the volunteer bushcare group who have been so close to her story. Wendy disappeared […]

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Information session seeks volunteers for Crisis Line Lifeline North Coast Angela Martin and Trainer and Centre Supervisor Lyn Anderson.
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Information session seeks volunteers for Crisis Line

AN information session will be held next week for community members interested in volunteering on the Lifeline Crisis Line. Lifeline North Coast Trainer and Centre Supervisor Lyn Anderson, a veteran volunteer on the Crisis Line (131114), is urging residents to get involved. “Volunteering on the Crisis Line is a wonderful way to volunteer while also […]

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Community rallies to support Laurieton Fisherman’s co-op after devastating fire The community response has been swift and overwhelming, with more than 40 locals attending the meeting. Photo: Kim Ambrose.
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Community rallies to support Laurieton Fisherman’s co-op after devastating fire

  THE Camden Haven community has come together in a show of support for the Laurieton Fisherman’s Co-op and Laurieton Seafoods after a devastating fire destroyed the building on Wednesday, 15 January. Community members, groups and organisations gathered at the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) on Sunday to discuss how best to assist the Co-op […]

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