Bush telegraph to go hi-tech as Telstra tests texting with Starlink
The nation’s largest telco is working with Elon Musk’s Starlink to allow rural Australian customers in isolated areas to send text messages via satellites.
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Crackdown on ‘ghost kitchens’ operating illegally
They are the secretive food delivery services that boomed during Covid – but now local councils and the food authority are busting ghost kitchens wide open.
Teen arrested at luxury estate as another escapes cops
Two boys have been charged and another person is on the loose after police made a pair of arrests, including one in a luxury residential community, over alleged property crime on the state’s Mid-North Coast.
Alleged drunk driver’s trail of destruction on busy road
A suspended driver, allegedly more than six times the legal alcohol limit, smashed into a parked boat and trailer before crossing to the wrong side of the road and slamming head-on into a ute along a busy Mid-North Coast road.
From cells to care: Grafton Gaol’s transformation begins
From a place of confinement to a place of care: Grafton’s historic gaol is set to be reimagined with new developments taking it two steps forward to support the Clarence Valley’s growing health needs.
Tip leads federal police to North Coast child abuse arrest
A 21-year-old man has faced court after the Australian Federal Police raided his home in northern NSW and charged him with possessing child abuse material. Here’s the latest.
Man on child protection list had more than 100 abuse images
A Coffs Coast man on the child protection register has admitted to breaching his reporting conditions and having almost 150 images depicting child abuse.
Cops allegedly seize $3m worth of smokes, vapes in truck stop
Police have allegedly uncovered millions of dollars worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes bound for the black market after they pulled over a speeding truck on the nation’s number one highway.
Gone fishing: Mann River park hits market at $4M
After a decade of welcoming visitors, anglers and wilderness adventurers, the owners of the Mann River Caravan Park are ready to cast off on their next adventure, putting the Jackadgery property on the market for seven-figure fee.
Alleged interstate shooter tasered after cop chase
A man wanted in Queensland over an alleged shooting is accused of leading police on a high-speed car chase before being tasered and arrested in Port Macquarie. Here’s what we know.
Shopping centre raider sprays cops after verdict
A jury deliberated for less than 24 hours before finding an Alstonville man guilty of an after-hours shopping centre crime spree targeting nine premises north of Coffs Harbour.
‘Sore and sorry:’ Missing hiker found after four-day search
A missing hiker has been found alive, feeling a “bit sore and sorry for himself” after walking up to 10km in heavy terrain, following an extensive four-day search on the far North Coast.
Rapist free on bail after preying on ‘very drunk’ woman at pub
A young Coffs man free on bail in Sydney has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman after they danced at a pub. Here’s what we know.
‘Life-changing’: How high school students can ‘earn and learn’
A growing focus on school-based apprenticeships is transforming pathways for students at a northern NSW public school, giving them a head start in careers ranging from beekeeping and aged care to real estate and decorating.
‘Knee hanging apart’: Heroic firefighter’s devastating crash
A beloved northern NSW firefighter needs help himself after a planned family trip to the beach with his daughters ended in a horrific car crash, leaving him grateful they’re all alive.
Why missing teen’s family is leaving packages on trees
The mother of missing teenager Jacob Partridge has revealed the heart-wrenching reason care packages are being tied to trees in northern NSW bushland as she addresses rumours about her son’s disappearance.
Second pilot killed in plane crash identified
The second man killed after a light plane crashed into water near a national park has been identified as a senior flying instructor.
Check out the latest on Coffs Harbour roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Check out the latest on Coffs Harbour roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Everybody appearing at Coffs Harbour Local Court, Monday, January 13
Here is a list of matters listed at Coffs Harbour Local Court on Monday.
Coffs Harbour sale and auction results, week ending January 11
See the latest auction and sales results in Coffs Harbour for last week.
Traffic chaos after pedestrian killed in truck collision south of Sydney
A pedestrian has died after a truck struck him on a motorway south of Sydney, causing a major build-up of traffic.
Approved: Retail precinct set for rapidly growing commercial district
A south coast town’s rapidly growing commercial district is set to grow even larger, with a regional council approving the construction of another retail precinct. Here are the plans.
‘Vibrant soul’: Tragedy after man, 22, drowns on New Year holiday
Family and friends are grieving the death of a man who was known for bringing joy to “everyone around him” after he drowned during a New Year’s trip to Newcastle with friends.
Grieving mum’s mission to educate nation on rare cancer
A grieving mother, desperate to honour her late daughter’s wish, is forging ahead with the goal of teaching Aussies about the cruel and rare cancer that killed the 22-year-old. Here’s how.
Flooding, ecological concerns aired as residents snub subdivision
A group of residents have voiced concerns as developers push for a contentious subdivision at Sandy Beach on the Coffs Coast. Here’s the latest.
$10m slashed off Crown Barangaroo penthouse asking price
Sydney’s swankiest apartment is back on the market, with a high-profile Luxe Listings agent dropped and the new team tasked with selling the six-bedroom unit spending $500,000 on staging.
Plans for new racetrack broadcast tower aired
The old Coffs racetrack broadcast tower is set to be replaced by a shiny new elevated structure – but developers say the increase in height say won’t impact on neighbours.
Tourist strip’s hottest real estate investment opportunities revealed
Sick of slogging it in the big smoke? From coastal gems offering a little extra to landmark buildings – Here’s the best real estate investment opportunities in NSW’s most happening tourist strip.
How AUKUS is creating big waves on the ground
There are billions earmarked to be spent, and this Perth-based engineer is among those on the front lines of a defence revolution.
Burning cash: Star’s future can be counted in months
New boss Steve McCann has his work cut out to come up with a deal to save the casino. But he is fast running out of options.
Are we there yet? Howard Marks revisits bubble.com warning
A quarter of a century after predicting the dot.com crash, influential US billionaire investor Howard Marks sees some worrying signs returning to shares.
Behind Nvidia’s plan to control the new industrial revolution
Jensen Huang is betting Nvidia’s future is far bigger than the chips powering today’s AI boom.
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