Watch: Mystery message in bottle scribe found
The young boys who found a mysterious message in a bottle on a muddy riverbank on the Mid-North Coast said it was a ‘one in a million’ find – and now the author of the ornate love letter can be revealed.
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Acquitted kidnapping defendant refused legal costs
A Mid-North Coast judge has refused the awarding of legal costs to a woman acquitted in a high profile kidnapping case, arguing the decision to press charges was reasonable despite a jury’s verdict.
‘Axe to grind’ claim in alleged violent home invasion case
A special hearing is underway to determine if a violent break and enter and assault on a woman actually took place on the Mid-North Coast after the accused was found criminally not responsible.
Rapist’s brother’s history of crimes against woman revealed
The brother of a convicted Coffs Harbour rapist was previously convicted in separate circumstances of intimidating a woman and driving a car to ‘menace’ her, it can be revealed.
Midnight door banging: Friends jag $2.5m lotto windfall
In the middle of the night, a Coffs Harbour woman woke up her lifelong friends, to drag them sleepy-eyed and befuddled to her house, before announcing they had scored a massive lotto windfall.
‘Not listening’: Elders dispute govt engagement over foreshore plans
Aboriginal Elders are demanding to be heard on the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore redevelopment plans as they clash once again with the state government on its consultation process.
Jail warning for forest arsonist
A man who started a fire in a Mid-North Coast forest in the company of another arsonist, has fronted court with the magistrate warning jail time could be on the cards.
‘Forever yours’: Mystery after love letter washes up on NSW river
A mystery love letter in a bottle has washed up on a NSW river, with four teenagers making the “one in a million” find.
Mother of six who ‘radiated love’ loses long battle with cancer
A Mid-North Coast mother of six “who always had something positive to say” has lost her long battle with cancer leaving her home town in mourning.
‘Flat’: Aus predicted the end of Hooters
Hooters, known for its young wait staff in low-cut tops, has finally lost its way in the US – years after Australia predicted its demise.
Inside Bill Gates’ massive $207m compound home
Microsoft founder Bill Gates purchased his huge property in 1988 for just $US2 million and then poured an estimated $US63 million into it. That move is paying off.
Chinese investor’s insane profit from Aussie property hoard
A Chinese-born property developer has continued unloading the mass property portfolio he accumulated before the Covid pandemic, raking in millions of dollars.
Meghan’s new A-list neighbour in $22m compound
The star-studded enclave that already includes Meghan Markle, Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah Winfrey is about to get a new A-list neighbour.
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‘Between friends’: Doctor’s licence axed after home visits
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Johns/Daley Cup: Top semi-final talking points
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Rapist to walk free despite risk of reoffending
A Coffs Harbour rapist, who danced with his victim at a popular hotel before luring her into the carpark, has walked free despite a report saying he was at risk of reoffending. Here’s why:
Johns/Daley Cup: Superhuman try seals stunning comeback
A stunning solo try at the death has booked one side a spot in the decider after a thrilling weekend of semi-final action in the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups.
Beloved family dog killed in dirt bike hit and run
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Live stream: Australian Water Polo League semi-finals
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NRRRL signings tracker: Young guns, big guns lead new-look Byron
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RL Central Coast: Ultimate guide to the 2025 season
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Penrith District RL: Ultimate guide to each club ahead of season 2025
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Mitchell Magic: Trell steals the show as decimated Souths stun Chooks
Decimated by injury, the Rabbitohs produced the bravest performance of the season, as Latrell Mitchell made a triumphant return from injury to break the Roosters’ hearts.
Dutton’s national security move as PM tries to steal limelight
Peter Dutton has announced a Chinese company’s 99-year lease over the Port of Darwin will be torn up under a Coalition government. It comes after an extraordinary move by the PM to get the jump on the pledge.
‘$120 grand’: Sydney principal’s alleged spending spree on taxpayer funds
Court documents have revealed what a Sydney school principal accused of pocketing almost $1 million in an education department fraud scam allegedly spent the money on.
Western Bears expansion plans on the brink of collapse
In what could be a fatal blow to the Bears’ return to top flight rugby league, expansion plans into Perth are on the brink of collapse, as talks between the NRL and WA government reach an impasse.
Haouchar’s surprise move ahead of 100kg cocaine smuggling sentence
He’s spent the past 15 months on bail, and even fathered a child, but Ahmed Haouchar’s streak of freedom has abruptly come to an end.
First pictures: Mokbel’s emotional farewell to mother
See the exclusive first images of Tony Mokbel’s life as a free man, as the drug kingpin follows through on his promise to visit his mother’s grave and say farewell.
Why Tony Mokbel isn’t the man he once was
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Trump and me: What I saw from my front row seat to history
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In his own words: Mokbel’s first priority after being freed on bail
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TRUMP TRADE WAR: China slaps whopping tariff on all US goods
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Aussie ‘penguin tariff’ worse than thought
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Trump: ‘Musk has found something horrible’
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Why Russia was missing from Trump’s list
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