Local business owners will have a new opportunity to connect when Yamba Business Networking launches its first Maclean event tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8.
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Got a big idea? Port Macquarie Hastings Council wants to pay for it
Got a festival, a fun run or a wild idea that could put Port Macquarie-Hastings on the map? Council has $5,000 up for grabs for the best pitch.
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Tweed Heads carer accused of raiding elderly clients for $140,000 in cash, jewellery and stolen goods
A carer trusted to look after two elderly Tweed Heads residents now faces court, accused of siphoning off $140,000 and stashing stolen jewellery, perfume and handbags at her home.
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Regional businesses being left behind by the State Labor Government, Nationals say
The NSW Nationals say a new report shows regional small businesses are under growing pressure, blaming the State Labor Government for rising costs and declining profitability.
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Hanson’s Press Club speech: the crib notes
If you don’t feel like listening to a 50 minute speech, we’ve made a brief set of notes of every major topic covered in Pauline Hanson’s first ever Press Club Address.
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Burger chain taken to court over ‘misleading’ tree planting deal
Australia’s consumer watchdog has launched Federal Court proceedings against burger chain Grill’d, alleging the company misled customers about a promotional campaign that promised to plant trees for every burger bought on a Tuesday.
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$470 million investment to overhaul RFS fleet management
A $470 million plan will overhaul how NSW manages its firefighting fleet, ending a decades-old ownership headache for councils. Country mayors say it’s a decision they’ve been fighting for for years.
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BikeHero aims to help North Coast teens ride e-bikes safely
With e-bikes becoming increasingly common on shared coastal pathways, around schools and in town centres across the North Coast, safety experts say families should not wait for new laws before teaching teenagers how to ride safely.
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Dorrigo hotel added to NSW State Heritage Register
The Heritage Hotel Dorrigo has been added to the NSW State Heritage Register after more than a century in family ownership.
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“I’ve screwed up biggly”: Trump’s fuel apology shocks world
In a dramatic, unexpected press conference, US President Donald Trump has reportedly announced he cannot beat Iran and apologised to the world for the fuel crisis.