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Rollin’ reform: Mixed reviews for medicinal cannabis road use changes

The NSW Government has announced sweeping reform of driving rules for medicinal cannabis users, but not all drug policy experts are impressed.

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“Give us a fair go”: Rural MidCoast communities are fighting to save their schools

Bobin and Upper Lansdowne schools could be lost as enrolment numbers dwindle.

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Why this Mid North Coast volunteer has given decades to Surf Life Saving

“It’s the people that you meet and form lifetime friendships with.”

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Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Life Saving Club wins NSW state gold medal

The 220+ men’s crew didn’t let big swell get the better of them.

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Off-duty police officer charged with drink driving twice in the same day

The 53-year old male’s employment status is under review.

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Without funding for construction, Kindee Bridge could be over a century old by the time it’s replaced

The weight-load limit may be restored to 10-tonnes, but Kindee residents remain on the waitlist for a new bridge.

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Coffs Harbour’s Amy Riddle is in the running to win Regional Woman of the Year

“I hope this recognition encourages more women and girls in regional NSW to believe in their potential and know that their contributions truly matter.”

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Gurmesh Singh wins preselection for Coffs Harbour

The leader of the NSW Nationals was preselected unopposed.

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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.”

Food and Drink

WATCH: Meet the people behind Bellingen's Alternatives Bookshop

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

Local Business

"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."

Disaster

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.

Nambucca Heads

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.

Crescent Head

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.

Crime

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

The roof collapsed allowing fire to expand rapidly.

Nambucca Heads

A fire has destroyed Laurieton Seafoods

Firefighters were unable to save the building

Laurieton

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Rollin’ reform: Mixed reviews for medicinal cannabis road use changes

“Give us a fair go”: Rural MidCoast communities are fighting to save their schools

Why this Mid North Coast volunteer has given decades to Surf Life Saving

Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Life Saving Club wins NSW state gold medal

Off-duty police officer charged with drink driving twice in the same day

Without funding for construction, Kindee Bridge could be over a century old by the time it’s replaced

Coffs Harbour’s Amy Riddle is in the running to win Regional Woman of the Year

Gurmesh Singh wins preselection for Coffs Harbour

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

WATCH: Meet the people behind Bellingen's Alternatives Bookshop

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

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

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

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

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

A fire has destroyed Laurieton Seafoods

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