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Central Coast

WEATHER UPDATE: WEEKEND FORCAST

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The weather forecast for the weekend is looking pretty good. There is a bit of high level cloud tracking across the country so we... 

May 18, 2012 at 5:38 pm | More »

NBN SERIES: INSPIRATION TO INNOVATION

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There are plenty of good ideas around but it takes something special to turn a bright spark into a real success. In line with the Hunter... 

May 18, 2012 at 5:03 pm | More »

WOOL BEING SPUN INTO SURFWEAR

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Wool’s great to wear in winter, but it’s hardly surfwear. Or is it? A Central Coast textile business is proving it can... 

May 18, 2012 at 4:33 pm | More »

Mid North Coast

WEATHER UPDATE: WEEKEND FORCAST

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The weather forecast for the weekend is looking pretty good. There is a bit of high level cloud tracking across the country so we... 

May 18, 2012 at 5:38 pm | More »

MILLIONS OF PAWS TO HELP RSPCA

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Animals of all shapes and sizes will unite this weekend, for the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk. The fundraising event will be held... 

May 18, 2012 at 5:05 pm | More »

HIGHWAY UPGRADE TENDER ANNOUNCED

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The Pacific Highway upgrade between the Oxley Highway and Kempsey is one step closer to fruition, with the successful tender announced... 

May 18, 2012 at 4:57 pm | More »

North West

WEATHER UPDATE: WEEKEND FORCAST

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The weather forecast for the weekend is looking pretty good. There is a bit of high level cloud tracking across the country so we... 

May 18, 2012 at 5:38 pm | More »

FUTURE OF HOSPITAL BACK ON TRACK

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Independent Member for Northern Tablelands, Richard Torbay, says he’s “more confident than ever” of Armidale Hospital... 

May 18, 2012 at 4:46 pm | More »

HUNTER HITMAN FACES 28 YEARS FOR KILLING TAMWORTH FARMER

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A Cessnock man hired to kill Tamworth farmer, Jeffrey Ryan, has been sentenced to spend at least 28 years behind bars. Mr Ryan’s... 

May 18, 2012 at 3:52 pm | More »

Northern Rivers

BYRON BAY’S SOGGY FIELDS TURNING SPORTING CLUBS OFF

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Ongoing drainage and other problems are turning sporting clubs off Byron Bay’s brand new sports and cultural complex. ... 

May 18, 2012 at 6:10 pm | More »

WEATHER UPDATE: WEEKEND FORCAST

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The weather forecast for the weekend is looking pretty good. There is a bit of high level cloud tracking across the country so we... 

May 18, 2012 at 5:38 pm | More »

CCTV REJECTED BY BYRON COUNCIL

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Byron Council has voted against a motion to install CCTV cameras in its CBD, despite ongoing pressure from the police and business... 

May 18, 2012 at 4:30 pm | More »

Gold Coast

BIG BUNNINGS TO TAKE OVER OXENFORD

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Hardware giant Bunnings is about to open it’s bigggest store to date in Oxenford. While local families plan their weekend pilgrimage... 

May 18, 2012 at 6:06 pm | More »

GOLD COAST TOURISM HAS PLAN TO SAVE INDUSTRY

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Gold Coast Tourism says the industry will continue to suffer unless more is done to market the region. It wants to spend more than... 

May 18, 2012 at 6:03 pm | More »

TWO SEPERATE HOME INVASIONS ON THE GOLD COAST

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A new wave of bikie violence has broken out across the Gold Coast, with two separate home invasions. One episode has sent a 24-year-old... 

May 18, 2012 at 5:56 pm | More »

Newcastle

HITMAN SENTENCED TO 38 YEARS

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A Cessnock hitman will spend at least 28 years behind bars for the murder of Tamworth farmer, Jeffrey Ryan. Kenneth Brooks was... 

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May 18, 2012 at 6:28 pm | More »

SCONE CUP OFF AND RACING

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May 18, 2012 at 6:18 pm | More »

HUNTER TEACHERS JOIN FIGHT AGAINST EDUCATION REFORMS

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And across the Hunter, teachers joined the chorus of opposition to the proposed changes. Hundreds attended a stopwork meeting in Newcastle,... 

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May 18, 2012 at 5:45 pm | More »

Central Coast Sport

LEGENDARY LIESL AFTER ELUSIVE GOLD

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Liesl Tesch has briefly returned to the Coast, before her quest begins to win an elusive Paralympic gold medal. The former Australian... 

May 18, 2012 at 2:49 pm | More »

KURRI’S CASEY STONER RETIRES FROM MOTOGP

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Casey Stoner has shocked the MotoGP world by announcing he’ll retire at the end of the 2012 season. The Kurri-bred two-time series... 

May 18, 2012 at 1:08 pm | More »

TROJANS UP FOR THE TASK AGAINST OURIMBAH

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Terrigal union coach Mark Grills believes his side will be up to the task in their top-of-the-table clash with Ourimbah. The Trojans... 

May 17, 2012 at 6:50 pm | More »

Mid North Sport

MCKECHNIE SEALS SECOND PORT PRO-AM

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Newcastle golfer Leigh McKechnie is still celebrating, after taking out his second Port Macquarie Pro-Am. He finished one shot ahead... 

May 18, 2012 at 4:12 pm | More »

KURRI’S CASEY STONER RETIRES FROM MOTOGP

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Casey Stoner has shocked the MotoGP world by announcing he’ll retire at the end of the 2012 season. The Kurri-bred two-time series... 

May 18, 2012 at 1:08 pm | More »

TUSSLE AT TOP OF LADDER IN PORT’S PRO AM

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There’s a tussle at the top of the leaderboard in Port Macquarie’s annual golf pro-am. Overnight leaders Craig Parry and... 

May 17, 2012 at 6:40 pm | More »

North West Sport

LIONS PLAGUED WITH INJURY CONCERNS

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The undefeated West Lions have a firm grip on top spot of the Group Four rugby league ladder. But a host of injuries could play havoc... 

May 18, 2012 at 4:44 pm | More »

KURRI’S CASEY STONER RETIRES FROM MOTOGP

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Casey Stoner has shocked the MotoGP world by announcing he’ll retire at the end of the 2012 season. The Kurri-bred two-time series... 

May 18, 2012 at 1:08 pm | More »

TAMWORTH’S FIRST EVER UNDER 16′S NATIONAL WATER POLO PLAYER

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Tamworth’s Emily Grellman will be donning green and gold when she represents Australia in the pool next month. The 16 year-old... 

May 17, 2012 at 4:58 pm | More »

Northern Rivers Sport

CHAPMAN FUN RUN TO JOG OFF ON SUNDAY

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The fast and fit are preparing to pound the pavement, for this year’s Darrel Chapman Fun Run. This weekend’s Lismore... 

May 18, 2012 at 4:30 pm | More »

TWO DAYS LEFT UNTIL BILLY CART MADNESS

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The countdown is on to this year’s Bangalow Billy Cart Derby. This weekend around 200 daredevils will strap on their... 

May 18, 2012 at 4:00 pm | More »

KURRI’S CASEY STONER RETIRES FROM MOTOGP

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Casey Stoner has shocked the MotoGP world by announcing he’ll retire at the end of the 2012 season. The Kurri-bred two-time series... 

May 18, 2012 at 1:08 pm | More »

Gold Coast Sport

SPRAIN COULD SIDELINE PRINCE FOR A MONTH

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Titans’ leader, Scott Prince could be sidelined for a month with a painful ankle injury. Scans today revealed a low grade sprain. One... 

May 18, 2012 at 6:09 pm | More »

THWAITE SIGNS TWO YEAR DEAL WITH PERTH GLORY

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Former Gold Coast United skipper, Michael Thwaite is destined to re-unite with Shane Smeltz and Bas van den Brink at the Glory next... 

May 18, 2012 at 6:09 pm | More »

SUNS PREPARE FOR NT CLASH WITH WESTERN BULLDOGS

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Second last on the AFL ladder, the Gold Coast Suns, have landed in Darwin ahead of their clash against the Western Bulldogs tomorrow. Our... 

May 18, 2012 at 5:14 pm | More »

Newcastle Sport

MCKECHNIE SEALS SECOND PORT PRO-AM

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Newcastle golfer Leigh McKechnie is still celebrating, after taking out his second Port Macquarie Pro-Am. He finished one shot ahead... 

May 18, 2012 at 4:12 pm | More »

KURRI’S CASEY STONER RETIRES FROM MOTOGP

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Casey Stoner has shocked the MotoGP world by announcing he’ll retire at the end of the 2012 season. The Kurri-bred two-time series... 

May 18, 2012 at 1:08 pm | More »

ROBBIE DEANS VISITS NEWCASTLE AHEAD OF SCOTLAND TEST

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EXTENDEND INTERVIEW BELOW It is the match bringing international rugby union to rugby league heartland. Next month the Wallabies... 

May 17, 2012 at 6:05 pm | More »

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