Central Coast Feature
LABOR CLAIMS VICTORY IN ROBERTSONThe battle for the federal seat of Robertson is over. With more than 93 per cent of votes counted, Labor’s Deborah O’Neill has claimed victory over Liberal...
SUPPORT FOR HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE SUFFERERSIt may be a little known condition, but Huntington’s disease has a traumatic and devastating impact on sufferers and their families. There’s a push now...
Mid North Coast Feature
COFFS GLITTERS ON CUP DAYIt may not be the race that stops a nation, but the Coffs Cup is the mid north coast’s next best thing. Perfect weather and a half-day holiday ensured thousands...
DIVERS RESCUED OFF WOOLI (23.12.06)Two scuba divers separated from their boat off Wooli late yesterday are counting their blessings, after being plucked from the water by a passing merchant ship. The men drifted...
Northern Rivers Feature
ANIMAL KINGDOM ROARS IN BYRONDebuting Australian director, David Michod, is attracting critical acclaim for his movie Animal Kingdom. He stopped in Byron Bay as part of a whirlwind publicity...
NEW CREW FOR TRINITYWhen it comes to shaving for a cure Trinity Catholic College is head and shoulders above the rest A number of students today sacrificed their hair - raising much needed...
North West Feature
FIRE EVACUATES WORKERSFire forced the evacuation of more than 100 workers in Tamworth’s industrial estate this afternoon. Toxic fumes rose from a plastic-filled steel tank, which caught alight...
WINDSOR CALLS FOR PATIENCEOne of the country independents at the centre of the election deadlock, Tony Windsor, has reiterated calls for the public to be patient. It comes as the former leader...
Gold Coast Feature
2009 WEATHER EVENTSWell - it’s been a year of weather extremes, from a series of floods on the New South Wales north coast, to dust storms and coastal erosion. As part of our...
A DIAMOND COUPLEIf you’ve ever wanted to know the secrets of a happy marriage, one Gold Coast couple has the answer. The pair are today celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. ...
Newcastle Feature
HOME STILL THE CENTRE OF JEN HAWKIN’S UNIVERSEFormer Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins continues to build a career in business. Already boasting a swim wear range, she’s about to launch a shoe label, and has...
BIG BEN TO CROSS OFF METRES FOR CANCER RESEARCHKnights forward Ben Cross is a big man who loves crashing into tackles and dishing out some old fashioned football. He also has a huge heart. The NSW Origin prop plans...
Central Coast
LABOR CLAIMS VICTORY IN ROBERTSONThe battle for the federal seat of Robertson is over. With more than 93 per cent of votes...
NO SMOKING MESSAGE RELAUNCHEDNurses and doctors say it’s sad the community has to be reminded not to smoke around...
COAST SHELTER RECEIVES FINANCIAL BOOSTFor the first time government funding has become available to fight the issue of homelessness...
Mid North Coast
FIREFIGHTERS ROCKED BY FATALITIESFirefighters on the mid north coast have been rocked by two fatal road accidents. A 39-year-old...
SARATON THEATRE OPENS IN GRAFTONGrafton’s heritage listed Saraton Theatre is open for business after a two-year, $6-million,...
CRESCENT HEAD’S SINGING SENSATIONIt’s a music event with a cast of thousands, and Crescent Head Public School was right...
North West
MENTAL ILLNESS TAKES CENTRE STAGEThe theatre has long been a powerful tool when it comes to tackling tough topics. Now...
FIRE HIGHLIGHTS HEXHAM SWAMP POLLUTIONA fire in the Hexham Swamp has highlighted one of Newcastle’s dirty secrets. ...
NEWCASTLE COUNCIL CONCERNED OVER ARBORIST REPORTNewcastle councillors are concerned by the findings of a new arborist’s report on...
Northern Rivers
UTE DRIVER FLOWN TO LISMORE HOSPITAL AFTER COLLISIONThe driver of the dual-cab utility was trapped for more than half an hour after his vehicle...
INDIGENOUS STARS GET DEADLY SERIOUS ABOUT EDUCATIONFormer NRL star, Wendall Sailor, and singer, Stan Walker, were among the role models who made...
DRIVER FLEES AFTER CRASHING INTO OCEAN SHORES HOUSEPolice are looking for a driver who fled after crashing his car into a house north of Byron...
Gold Coast
FAMILY OF SIX ESCAPE FROM BURNING HOMEA family of six has had to make a quick escape from their burning Burleigh Waters home. Police...
GOLD COASTER SAILS TO CAIRNS IN TINNIE FOR CHARITYA Gold Coast man who sailed his tinnie all the way to Cairns, is relieved to be back on home...
SUN & SURF HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCERWe all know about the benefits of surfing, but now a cancer survivor is taking it to a new...
Newcastle
MENTAL ILLNESS TAKES CENTRE STAGEThe theatre has long been a powerful tool when it comes to tackling tough topics. Now...
FIRE HIGHLIGHTS HEXHAM SWAMP POLLUTIONA fire in the Hexham Swamp has highlighted one of Newcastle’s dirty secrets. ...
NEWCASTLE COUNCIL CONCERNED OVER ARBORIST REPORTNewcastle councillors are concerned by the findings of a new arborist’s report on...
