Dr Helen Haines’ husband says she is alive and stable after losing both legs. The Governor-General says the attack must be a moment for Australians to pause and choose to be better.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Local politics, What's on
Want to be a Coffs councillor? Get the inside look
Fancy a seat at the Coffs Harbour council table? A free session on 28 October will show would-be candidates what the job really involves before the 12 December by-election.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature, Local politics
Grafton-raised administrator takes charge of suspended Clarence Valley Council
A Coraki boy who began his career in Grafton is back to steer the suspended Clarence Valley Council. John Rayner has three months and a long to-do list.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Coffs Harbour, Crime, Feature
Woman charged after Coffs Harbour worker run over
He was checking fuel tank levels when a ute left him trapped on a Coffs Harbour forecourt. Now he’s in John Hunter Hospital, and a woman has been refused bail.
Posted inFeature, Kempsey Shire, Local politics
Kempsey councillor refuses to go after being asked to quit
Kempsey Shire Council has censured Cr Noel Selby and asked him to resign over a Facebook comment. He says no.
Posted inEducation, News, NSW News, School News
Teachers rally for more prep time
Teachers say the shortage will return without more prep time. About 85 per cent have considered leaving, and today they take a 16,000-signature letter to Macquarie Street.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Promotion, Small Business, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Coffee and creativity, coastal getaways and thoughtful gifts
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three businesses offering something special for locals and visitors alike: a Maclean café pairing quality coffee with locally made gelato and local art, a Mid North Coast retreat bringing together beachfront holidays and memorable celebrations, and a Glen Innes favourite combining fresh flowers, homemade cakes and carefully chosen gifts.
Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, National News
Senate probes $560m community grants
Senate hearings into how a $560 million community grants program picked its winners start today in Canberra. Watch live online on Wednesday and Thursday.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Federal Politics
Haines loses leg, fights for life
Federal independent MP for Indi has lost a leg and is fighting for her life after being allegedly deliberately struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta yesterday. Barnaby Joyce says it is an attack on our democracy.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Youth
Coffs goes all in for Youth Foyer
Coffs Harbour wants to be only the third place in NSW with a Youth Foyer, a home and support for 40 young people at a time. Council has put money on the table.