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The man behind Kempsey's Lou's Cafe reflects on 42 years at the helm

The man behind Kempsey's Lou's Cafe reflects on 42 years at the helm

“If you’re not optimistic about what you do, get the hell out of it.”

Melissa Mantle
Local BusinessLocal Business
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WATCH: Meet the people behind Bellingen's Alternatives Bookshop

WATCH: Meet the people behind Bellingen's Alternatives Bookshop

The local institution has everything from books on mushroom foraging to quantum physics.

Brad Esposito
DisasterDisaster
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"Throw the book at them": Police slam would-be thieves amid MNC flood crisis

"Throw the book at them": Police slam would-be thieves amid MNC flood crisis

"Stealing from people vulnerable during hard times like these is un-Australian."

Brad Esposito
Nambucca HeadsNambucca Heads
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Clubs and hotels on the Mid North Coast made $84.5 million from pokies in just three months

Clubs and hotels on the Mid North Coast made $84.5 million from pokies in just three months

While people on the Mid North Coast lose millions on electronic gaming machines, political parties are accepting donations from gambling organisations.

Ellie Chamberlain
Crescent HeadCrescent Head
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No more beach driving at back beach: National Parks explains why

No more beach driving at back beach: National Parks explains why

We asked National Parks and Wildlife Service why cars are being taken off the beach, the impacts, and if more gates are expected to be installed.

Ellie Chamberlain
CrimeCrime
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Two men charged with alleged stabbing of 28-year-old in Port Macquarie

Two men charged with alleged stabbing of 28-year-old in Port Macquarie

The men – both aged 21 – were arrested at a home on Oxide Street.

Ellie Chamberlain
Nambucca HeadsNambucca Heads
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The Nambucca Leagues and Sports Club has been “completely destroyed” by fire.

The Nambucca Leagues and Sports Club has been “completely destroyed” by fire.

The roof collapsed allowing fire to expand rapidly.

Ellie Chamberlain
LaurietonLaurieton
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A fire has destroyed Laurieton Seafoods

A fire has destroyed Laurieton Seafoods

Firefighters were unable to save the building

Ellie Chamberlain