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Linda Saggus parks 'Cleatus' the VW on the Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour next to the place of purchase, Geoff King Motors.

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‘Don’t buy VW’: Sole trader sour over ‘lemon’ van

A consumer battle has gone Pacific Highway public with a business owner taking on Volkswagen by parking a ‘lemon’ stickered VW caddy outside one of its dealerships.

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‘Heartbroken’: Tributes flow for midwife after bodies found

The Coffs Harbour nursing and midwifery community are mourning Carolyn Campbell – who had a “vivacity for life” – after she and another man were found dead at a property last week.

Katherine, Peter and William Jones thriving since changing from mainstream school to an autism specific class.

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From ‘living in hell’ to hope: School shift a miracle for autistic boy

It’s the words no parent ever wants to hear. Here is one father’s story of going from “living in hell” to hope as an autism specific class saved his son’s life.

A Coffs Harbour senior high school is one of three local schools facing a potential civil case for child sexual abuse.

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Three schools, three alleged victims seek justice

Multiple schools across Northern NSW are under investigation as three major law firms simultaneously probe historical child abuse allegations dating back to the 1980s.

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Kobi Murray Tamworth motorbike accident survivor.

‘Dripping in petrol’: Teen biker, minibus collision horror

A daily motorbike ride turned into tragedy for Tamworth teenager Kobi Murray when he collided with a minibus, changing his life in an instant. Two surgeries in, his battle is far from over.

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Hec Goodall 1970 in Coffs Harbour.

Former News Corp cartoonist, marine animal advocate dies

Tributes are flowing for former Coffs Coast Advocate cartoonist and animal advocate Hec Goodall, who was known for living a “unique life”.

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Port Macquarie mountain bike accident survivor James Lowe.

‘Lucky to be alive’: Mountain biker’s tough road ahead after crash

A Mid-North Coast dad and mechanic whose passion for mountain biking took a tragic turn faces a “long, slow road” to recovery after a horror crash doing what he loved most.

Tom Harris, from Grafton, retires after 53 years and 2 months of service with Australia Post.

Dog attack forces NSW postie’s retirement

After five decades of delivering the post rain, hail or shine – Grafton postman Tom Harris is set to retire because of an injury from a dog attack. His final delivery is a message to dog owners.

Brooms Head Holiday Park is set to return to a public recreational space angering locals who downsized their RVs and won't be able to camp at the site from May.

Surfer dies after medical episode

A surfer believed to be in his late 50s has drowned off the NSW North Coast after attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. Here’s what unfolded.

Grafton woman, 55-year old Sandra Shipley passed away after family recount a failure to be seen at Grafton Hospital's Emergency Department.

‘Ignored us’: Cancer patient dies after ED wait

When Ken Baker took his partner, oncology patient Sandra Shipley, to a NSW hospital he expected to get help. Later that night she died.

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Council ‘deeply sorry’ after toddler suffers skin melting burns on slide

As Northern Rivers toddler Oakleigh Lewis recovers from two skin graft surgeries after having her skin “melted” on a boiling hot playground slide, a council has expressed their apologies.

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The area of the historic Grafton Gaol set to be redeveloped marking a new era in healthcare for the region.

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.

Grafton High student Jorja Willis and principal Scott Dinham say the SBAT opportunities are transforming the school.

‘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.

Firefighter Mitch Heath in hospital after a crash in which his car rolled down the side of a cliff. Pictures: Supplied

‘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.

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