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Senior Constable Luke Pryke at the Tweed police station with the sleeping bag.

New leads but 'body in a bag' still a mystery

DESPITE leads police have yet to identify the remains of a man’s body found in a bag at Tumbulgum.

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They want gas but not in their backyard, industry says

WIDESPREAD gas shortages could be on the horizon, according to The Energy Users Association.

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No new funds for Pacific Highway upgrade in NSW Budget

ONE of the biggest infrastructure spends in the state's history has failed to secure any new funding for the Pacific Hwy upgrade.

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State budget’s a dud if you live north of Newcastle

REGIONS north of Newcastle got little from the NSW Treasurer but the budget did unlock promised funding for the Pacific Hwy, hospitals and emergency services.

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Refugee Week: Family Picnic Day

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125th Anniversary parade at Woolgoolga

125th Anniversary parade at Woolgoolga.

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Long serving Coffs Harbour MP said the infrastructure spend for Coffs Harbour in yesterday's state budget is building for the future.

Fraser: Budget invests to meet growing needs of Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour MP Andrew Fraser believes yesterday's NSW Budget is a winner for the local electorate.

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These are ACTUALS , as you know promises are Often broken by politicians , SHOW ME THE MONEY . I agree its double dipping getting bragging rights twice ! FYI Qld has DROPPED the payroll tax cuts promised

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Millions of Syrian refugees face food rationing and cutbacks to critical medical programmes.

Developing countries host more than 80% of world’s refugees

MORE than 23,000 people were forced to flee conflicts around the world every day last year.

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QUEENSLAND Senator Barnaby Joyce has warned the referendum to formally recognise local government in the Constitution is at risk of failing.

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Barnaby Joyce rallies councils for 'yes' campaign

THE academic who called for the legal drinking age to be raised to 21, has expressed concerns about the increasing availability of alcohol in regional areas.

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Prof pushing for Federal Govt to raise legal drinking age

THE Parliament of Australia is again excluded from FOI requests, after a bill to restore the exclusion passed the Senate quietly on Tuesday night.

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Parliament returns to secrecy with exclusion of FOI requests

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Failed student wants SCU to refund his money

A FORMER Southern Cross University student claims units he undertook in global marketing were "educationally defective".

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WHEN Pascal Dattler discovered the film he starred in had just won a $75,000 competition, he celebrated by buying a new surfboard.

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Byron teen's 1 Day in Paradise film wins $75,000

PAGE Nationals candidate Kevin Hogan says a vandal attack on his campaign office highlights the need for better lighting and CCTV.

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Hogan calls for CCTV cameras after vandal attacks office

Staff, children and parents of Sandcastles Early Education Centre in Evans Heads dress in red and learn about Natalya's daily routine as she lives with illness.

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Brave four-year-old Natalya living with cystic fibrosis

John and Bev Mansfield of Mansfields Marine are hoping to sell their business and make more time for volunteering, seeing their grandkids, and of course enjoying some time out on the water. Photo: JoJo Newby / Daily Examiner

Focus on Yamba's local identities and ripping yarns

UPDATE: Daily Examiner photo journalist JoJo Newby will again be hitting the streets of Yamba today and tomorrow as a roving reporter.

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Kudos to The Daily Examiner in sharing stories of the Valley in highlighting some of the characters from the many different areas that make up our rich and vibrant patch of northern NSW. Our local council could take a leaf out of the DEX's attempt to...

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PAGE MP celebrating passage of CSG legislation through Australian Senate

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Saffin: Vital step in CSG fight taken in Senate

MACLEAN is gearing up to celebrate all things tartan to mark International Tartan Day, on Saturday, July 6.

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Kilts at the ready for annual event

THE Grafton community cried out for a Neighbourhood Watch yesterday, but the key will be maintaining interest in the program.

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Neighbourhood Watch sought but enthusiasm must be maintained

Aged care facility to close over cost of new sprinklers

LISMORE’S Baptist Community Services-owned Maranoa aged care facility will close, leaving 60 residents without beds and 80 part-time and full-time without jobs.

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$1m for sprinkers installation? Get another quote! Or perhaps this is just a convenient excuse to close.

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CONSOLIDATING the Ballina Library and the visitor information centre may enable the Richmond Room to stay open into the future.

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Ballina library + visitor information centre = Richmond Room

AN administrative board for the struggling Ballina Jockey Club is expected to be established this month, following “positive” meetings in Ballina this week.

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Ballina Jockey Club likely to get a new board this month

BALLINA Community Men's Shed members are working to raise $275,000 for a new 20m by 40m shed at their Fishery Creek property.

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Men's group sets out to raise $275,000 for new Ballina shed

BOOMERANG: Thelma Plum will be at this year's inaugural Boomerang Festival. PHOTO: Carine Thevenau Photo Contributed

Boomerang Festival set to fly

Elcho Island’s Gurrumul together with an orchestra will be coming to the inaugural Boomerang Festival over the October long weekend at the Bluesfest site.

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PATRICK Gorbunovs got this shot of Hire Wire Dare Devils Jess McCrindle and Kane Petersen clowning around at Mullumbimby’s Spaghetti Circus yesterday.

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AN ARMED robber got away with cash and drugs after he threatened a staff member at a Pottsville pharmacy yesterday.

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Byron man arrested over Pottsville armed robbery

LOCAL chefs Gavin Hughes and Shannon Smerdon say consumers want to see more local produce on the menu.

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