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Indigenous dance, song program for preschoolers inspires koala conservation

Koalas need the whole community, especially preschool children, to embrace conservation as part of a program intended to encourage the next "eco-warriors".

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81yo pilot-doctor David Cooke still flies to treat patients and leads weekly aerial display

He lands in a cow paddock to visit country patients, and for fun takes out his vintage plane to lead a regular air show. It's all in a week's work for Dr Cooke, who has no plans to retire any time soon.

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Indigenous Voice to Parliament among topics raised at annual Saltwater Freshwater festival

A 'yarn tent' has raised issues around national unity, reconciliation and the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, at the annual Saltwater Freshwater festival in northern NSW.

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Inquest into drowning of Brandon Clark during police chase begins in Taree

Circumstances surrounding death of Brandon Clark, 23, who drowned in the Manning River in Taree during a police pursuit, will be examined during four-day coronial inquest.

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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.

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Oldest player at this NSW Veterans Cricket club says staying active, making friends keeps him young

Like many Australians, Les King has fond memories of playing cricket as a youngster with his mates. After a 40-year break, the octogenarian is making new memories and friends, and has no plans to hang up the shin pads.

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Radiation machine replacement forces NSW Mid North Coast cancer patients to Sydney

Jeff Craven had a hard decision to make — wait weeks to get cancer treatment locally on the NSW Mid North Coast, or travel to Sydney. His surgeon says more could have been done to get him care closer to home.

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Nurse practitioner writes book to help others understand the job, avoid burnout

After watching her colleagues burn out or drop out of the profession in worrying numbers, Rasa Kabaila wrote a book aiming to inspire and prepare nurses for the workforce.

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Body-worn video played at inquest into fatal shooting of Taree man Todd McKenzie by police

A former senior constable who spoke to a Taree man for more than three hours before he was fatally shot tells a court he regrets some of his comments.

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Story Dogs reading program provides positive, calm influence on children learning to read

Dogs with a calm nature are providing young students with a fun and non-confrontational environment in which to practise reading as part of a program expanding around the country.

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Tin Hta Nu left Myanmar as a political refugee in 1991. Now her mission is to help her New South Wales community

With every shared meal, volunteering shift and fundraising project, Tin Hta Nu is determined to challenge stereotypes and show how much refugees contribute to their communities.

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Black Dog Ride's iconic motorcycle event sparks conversations about depression, mental health

After coming through a "bit of a dark spot" five years ago, Josh Salter now leads an iconic motorcycle ride to help others going through a tough time.

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Liberals and Nationals battle for Port Macquarie this NSW election in first three-cornered contest since 1999

The Coalition's battle scars from the 2020 "koala wars" are exposed in the New South Wales election campaign for Port Macquarie, where the Nationals are running against the sitting member who left them to join the Liberal Party.

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Most of Lord Howe Island off limits to visitors due to 'highly infectious' plant disease myrtle rust

The majority of land on Lord Howe Island has been temporarily closed to all non-essential visitors due to the escalating risk of the highly transferable myrtle rust.

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Holi, the festival of colours, celebrated on NSW Mid North Coast by growing Indian community

The arrival of spring in India and the triumph of good over evil are being celebrated by Hindus around the world, including on the New South Wales Mid North Coast.

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NSW GPs, tax specialists want healthcare clinics excluded from payroll tax

A NSW tribunal ruling about payroll tax may see GP clinics subject to an additional tax burden, which doctors say could make their clinics unviable.

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Travelling artist brightens country towns with murals while finding relief from chronic pain

Despite battling chronic pain, Deborah Parker is living her dream, travelling through regional Australia in a van and painting bright murals to beautify the streets.

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Sisters in Chains project pays tribute to Kempsey's convict women ancestors

Previously untold stories of convict women and the harsh life they faced in New South Wales have been unearthed and honoured with a public display.

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Agencies help Coopernook State Forest campers find housing after homelessness

After spending last winter in a leaky tent or cold caravan, relying on a fire to cook, the former campers finally have a roof over their heads. But many others are still waiting.

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New Great Lakes Women’s Shelter opens in Forster for families escaping violence, homelessness

A Mid North Coast women's shelter that for six years had kept its location secret has bolstered secrity at its new home to have a more prominent presence in the community.

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Vintage fire truck with Indigenous history found by chance and returned to Bellbrook for restoration

A fire brigade captain was driving through a NSW forest when "a flash of red" caught his eye. It turned out to be a significant piece of history.

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Make a Difference food van expands mobile meals to meet increasing community need amid rental crisis

Amid the housing crisis, an increasing number of people in NSW regional towns are sleeping rough or missing meals. A group of volunteers in Port Macquarie are doing what they can to make a difference.

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Artists and performers with disabilities given mainstream platform in regional town

Thanks to a new inclusive arts program in regional NSW, artists with disabilities have a mainstream platform to show their work and performances.

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Port Macquarie early risers brave winter ice baths for better physical and mental health

It may be the middle of winter but that has not stopped a growing group of New South Wales residents braving ice baths every chilly Wednesday morning to push themselves outside their comfort zones and improve their mental health.

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NSW Agriculture Minister calls for all travellers returning from Bali to have bags checked

An MP says current foot-and-mouth control methods are simply not good enough as stories emerge of travellers cruising through customs, even after declaring things, and not having bags checked.

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