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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Promised RFS chopper arrives briefly in Coffs Harbour before heading to flooded central-west NSW

The $6-million RFS chopper is delivered to its new base in Coffs Harbour and is deployed almost immediately to assist the central-west New South Wales flood response.

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Blueberry blues: how the cash crop is causing a contamination crisis in Coffs Harbour

High levels of chemicals used to grow the berries are ending up in the water – and it’s community groups, rather than regulators, who are blowing the whistle

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Wild weather and hail hits NSW Mid North Coast and western Sydney

Hail has been reported up and down the NSW Mid North Coast and at Penrith in western Sydney, with the most intense hail between Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.

Newcastle Herald

Young talent stating case at National Youth Championships for Girls in Coffs Harbour

The titles have not been held for the past two years due to COVID.

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Big hundred for Will Pucovski on return

Test hopeful Will Pucovski made 193 not out on his latest return to action with Victoria's second XI, batting for more than 11 hours in Coffs Harbour.

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Coffs Harbour berry growers facing six months without bee pollination services amid plan to eradicate hives

Berry growers in the region will be left without proper pollination services for at least six months, after confirmation around 1,000 beehives will be destroyed in the coming weeks.

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Aftercare program fills void for isolated residents recovering from suicidality

After years of battling suicide in her youth, peer support worker Michelle Levy helps others through some of their darkest days.

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Summer of Surf World Cup to be held at Coffs Harbour on NSW Mid North Coast

Woolgoolga, on the NSW mid north coast, today learned they'll host international athletes for the Summer of Surf World Cup.

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Northern NSW tipped to receive 100mm of rain; Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie predicted to get the most

The State Emergency Service is calling in extra resources to NSW's Mid North Coast ahead of predicted lashing rain and flash flooding on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald

Waax breaking free with national album tour

MAZ DeVita is undoubtedly one of the most captivating frontwomen on the Australian rock scene and audiences will have the chance to catch her live when Waax launch their massive album tour in October. On August 12 the Brisbane punk four-piece will release their second album At Least I'm Free,…

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Varroa mite threatens NSW berry production and prices after detection near Coffs Harbour

The berry growing hub of NSW's Mid North Coast has a lot of risk and reward to weigh up as the discovery of the deadly varroa mite threatens supply, prices and local jobs.

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Varroa find threatens NSW berry production

A new biosecurity zone has been set up near Coffs Harbour as another varroa mite detection threatens the production of berries, avocados and macadamias in NSW.

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Varroa mite detected on blueberry orchard near Coffs Harbour in 43rd case since outbreak began

Beekeepers on the NSW Mid North Coast say they are angry at the lack of communication from authorities after varroa mite is found in a new zone.

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