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Alfredo Navarro has stated one reason he's standing for election in Cowper is to pressure the incumbent member to concentrate more on the electorate.

Labor challenger chides Cowper MP for 'moonlighting'

LABOR candidate for Cowper, Alfredo Navarro, would be overjoyed to see his main rival working flat out to keep him at bay.

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Three hospitalised in Coffs following Pacific Highway crash

THREE persons have been taken to hospital following a serious two vehicle traffic incident at Glenugie.

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Coffs CBD injury had alcohol as a contributing factor

A MAN was hospitalised with serious injuries following in incident in Coffs Harbour this morning.

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Power provider profits blamed for high electricity bills

LABOR MLC for Coffs Harbour, Greg Donnelly, says state-owned electricity companies make huge profits on the back of energy bills.

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Cowling astounds

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WAS that Cr Cowling’s photo (CCA 15/5) standing with the Mayor and... more

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AS THE secretary of CHERI it was with great excitement I attended the... more

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IN REPLY to “Innes questions flow of funds to Coffs surf club” (CCA... more

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RIGHT: Bishop Keith Slater. Photo: Leigh Jensen

Sexual abuse victims turned away by Church

THE Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Grafton has resigned because victims of sexual abuse who came to the diocese for support or compensation were turned away.

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and on it goes..... these disgusting sexual acts committed by the churches against young innocent children are covered up by the church and their devotees

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In recent years Mr Davies, whose students have gone on to perform in major productions such as The Lion King and Billy Elliot, is alleged to have groomed two of them for sex.

'Betrayed': top dance coach arrested

FOR almost a decade thousands of parents trusted prominent Sydney dance teacher Grant Davies as he told them he could make their children famous.

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THE actor's battle against degenerative disease has been turned into a show

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Michael J Fox puts Parkinson's on TV with new sitcom

EMMELIE de Forest had been the overwhelming favourite among the 26 entries

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Eurovision: Bonnie totally eclipsed by winners Denmark

A PROFESSIONAL career which began in obscurity in September 1992 ended in glittering celebrity – and tears – at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

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Tears and cheers as David Beckham ends glittering career

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Six figures and counting for Lismore Quadrangle

IN FOUR weeks, $91,000 has been pledged to the campaign to create an arts quadrangle in Lismore that will home a new Lismore Regional Gallery.

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It always concerns me when I am asked to accept any information from Lismore City Council when no factual support is available and they have an agenda. Why is everyones except Mayor Dowell and the Lismore Regional Gallery director's pledges...

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Alstonville student Shannon Cosgrove is fundraising to help fund her dream of volunteering with disadvantaged children in Nepal.

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Helping needy of Nepal

CHILDREN of the Aquarius “revolution” such as Tully Ward, after spending years away from the communities they were raised on are now coming home to roost.

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Aquarius kids home to roost

GROWING our own fruit and vegetables is no longer a trend but a revolution. Here are the top six reasons grow your own.

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Why grow your own food?

Let’s recognise the Valley’s achievers

CLARENCE Valley Council is urging locals to recognise out high acheivers in the NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

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Mayor Richie Williamson and councillors give tick of approval to plans for "long awaited, much anticipated and much needed" Yamba Community Health Centre.

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Jim's field of dreams comes true as health centre gets nod

THE Valley’s new Sir Earle Page Library and Education Centre is on track to be finished on time, if not slightly early.

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OVER 100 Ulmarra residents turned out for the public meeting at Bailey Park regarding their pool

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Over 100 Ulmarra residents turn out for the meeting on pool

VERY HAPPY: Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore Surf Life Saving Club president Kris Beavis inspects the upstairs function area of the new surf club.

Surf club has it all

BEST VIEW: The patrol room at the new Ballina surf club.

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THE past six months have been a “living nightmare” for Betty Parrish.

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Children’s lives at risk

FOR Steve McAteer, his work as a jeweller and master craftsman is a “labour of love”.

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THANKS: Norwegian Mats Bergersen wants to say thanks to the Byron Bay surfer who saved his life at Main Beach last November.

Tourist wants to thank surfer for saving his life

NORWEGIAN tourist Mats Bergersen is looking for help to locate the surfer, named Andre, who last November rescued him from the surf in Byron Bay.

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A SMALL city sprung up on the out skirts of Byron Bay last Friday when the US television comedy drama CAMP set up for a day of filming.

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US comedy drama sets up camp in Byron Bay

BOB Dylan turns 72 this month and to mark the legend’s birthday, a stellar line-up of local musicians will play his songs at a fundraiser at the Byron Theatre.

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Locals sing Dylan’s praises

RAW, intense and angry is how Martha Wainwright describes the songs on her latest album, 2012’s Come Home to Mama.

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You’d be mad to miss Wainwright

Offbeat News

Chinese police seize millions of fake Durex condoms worth $7m

POLICE in China have busted an alleged counterfeiting ring after seizing more than 4.65 million fake condoms worth ¥47.7 million ($7.94m).

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AUCKLAND Transport has had to ticket one of its own vehicles after an employee parked illegally in a mobility space.

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NZ parking inspector's car ticketed and towed for illegal park

BARBIE'S Dream House has opened in Berlin with some unofficial additions – police guards and topless protesters brandishing burning crosses.

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CLEANING is one of life’s more mundane household chores, so Tracey Wright and Clint Clarke decided it needed a shake-up.

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Naked maid service promises to spice up domestic drudgery

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