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A local’s guide to Coffs Harbour: ‘The culture here is being outside’

There’s the muttonbirds and the supersized banana, but this NSW coastal destination is known for its friendly outdoor lifestyle – and a growing food and culture scene, says artist Sarah Lyttle

The Guardian - AU

'Own up': parents' plea over fatal attack on surfer son

The heartbroken parents of a man stabbed to death in a Coffs Harbour beach car park have spoken of the emotional toll the incident has taken on their family.

AAP

Surfer murder prompts calls for tough knife search laws

Police are hunting the killer of a 22-year-old man as the surfer's stabbing death in Coffs Harbour adds fuel to calls for knife law reforms.

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Surfer dies after alleged stabbing at Coffs Harbour beach

Man, 22, believed to have been stabbed at Park Beach Reserve moments after leaving the water with police launching a murder investigation

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Nursing home resident fights off violent sex attacker

A 76-year-old woman has allegedly been sexually assaulted by an intruder, the second such attack in a NSW nursing home in recent months.

AAP

Walters leads Heat to victory over Sixers in BBL

Unbeaten ladder-leaders Brisbane Heat have scored a three-run win over the Sydney Sixers in a rain-affected top-of-the-table BBL clash in Coffs Harbour.

AAP

New Year's Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q

The last day of 2023 has brought heavy rain and hail for parts of Australia with flash flooding around Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast.

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Truck stowaway ends up in wrong state after 400km drive

A man who stowed away under a truck in a bid to secretly hitch a ride to Coffs Harbour, ended up in Queensland almost 400km away.

AAP

Joannou credits family for surviving cancer and heart attack

"I was just forced to stop and think about death"

Newcastle Herald

Tinkler company administrator not forcing sale of Coffs Harbour mansion

The 15-bedroom spread at Sapphire Beach is on the market with Sotheby's for an estimated $30 million.

Newcastle Herald

Critical incident investigation launched at Coffs Harbour after death of man with dementia

Police have confirmed they were diverted to another incident before beginning a search for the man. He was found dead a few hours later. An independent review will examine the response.

ABC News

Felise Kaufusi in doubt for State of Origin I as Melbourne Storm get past Dolphins 24-16

Felise Kaufusi may be forced out of State of Origin I contention for the Maroons after being placed on report in the Dolphins' 24-16 defeat to the Storm, while the Tigers thrash the Cowboys 66-18, and the Sharks down the Knights 26-6.

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Coffs boy Miller eyes win over old Sharks teammates

Newcastle star Locky Miller is relishing the chance to play against his former Cronulla teammates when the NRL returns to his Coffs Harbour stomping ground.

AAP

Court documents reveal coach accused of raping former Melbourne player Daniel Hayes was a long-time AFL employee who coached Sydney Swans academy teams

Court documents reveal a coach accused of raping former Melbourne Demons player Daniel Hayes served as the AFL's regional manager for northern NSW, helping to establish the Sydney Swans' academy in Coffs Harbour. Warning: This story includes text messages including graphic sexual content.

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Overseas engineers fly in to work on Coffs Harbour Pacific Highway bypass

At least 14 engineers and other specialists from around the world have started work on the Pacific Highway bypass at Coffs Harbour in NSW, with many more to be hired.

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Major Coffs Harbour housing redevelopment in doubt as Coalition policy reviewed

Housing Minister Rose Jackson says the Coalition's Future Directions policy has failed to deliver, which could lead to the abandonment of a plan to redevelop an estate in Coffs Harbour.

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Russell Crowe's plans for major Coffs Harbour film studio taking shape in regional NSW

Two years since the actor announced his vision for a film studio in Coffs Harbour, the multi-million-dollar project that will include onsite accommodation is taking shape.

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Coffs Harbour mum Kirsty Bryant becomes first Australian to undergo uterus transplant

Kirsty Bryant could potentially give birth to a baby from the same womb in which she was formed after receiving a uterus transplant from her 53-year-old mother.

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Newcastle Herald

No ceiling on Jarrod Grant's musical dreams

EVEN before singer-songwriter Jarrod Grant made the move from Coffs Harbour to Newcastle last year he'd earmarked a gig on the Rogue Scholar rooftop as a feather he wanted in his cap.

Newcastle Herald

Sydney's Akasha Brewing hops into The Edwards

NEWCASTLE'S rapidly growing reputation as a craft beer hot spot will continue in 2023 with Akasha Brewing Company announcing plans to take over The Edwards. The Five Dock-based independent brewery will continue operating the popular Newcastle West venue as a restaurant and bar, but also has plans to build a…

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Concerns grow over potential shortage of tradies after cuts to TAFE NSW courses in Coffs Harbour

There are fears cuts to courses on the Mid North Coast are placing increasing pressure on an already overwhelmed construction sector, and "killing" some trades.

ABC News

Snake slithers out of car bonnet during family road trip on Pacific Highway, NSW

Kerry Jenkins and her family were driving home from their holiday at Darlington Beach, north of Coffs Harbour, when a snake slithered onto their car bonnet, taking the family by surprise.

ABC News

Coffs Harbour and Armidale retired doctor Mark Henschke dies of injuries after being hit by truck while cycling

Respected retired doctor Mark Henschke has died after he was hit by a garbage truck while cycling in Coffs Harbour a fortnight ago.

ABC News

Coffs Harbour public housing tenant says walls leak, Mission Australia denies 'major' water damage

A Coffs Harbour public housing tenant says she has been living out of her lounge room for months after torrential rain breached the roof of her home.

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Stranded dolphin rescued from Coffs Harbour Marina by wildlife groups

Wildlife volunteers say the dolphin was distressed and making a lot of noise after it became stranded on its own inside the Coffs Harbour Marina.

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