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Education Parents are being told not to be too generous with teacher presents, amid fears cash and gift cards could amount to bribery.

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Rugby League C.ex Stadium to host first premiership match ever in huge coup for region

Glasshouse set to dazzle at the gardens

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Council News A new glasshouse is sure to become a visitor attraction in its own right.

Shoreline takes second shot at doubling height limit

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News Proposed tower at $150 million development would exceed standard by 23 metres

Major changes to NSW COVID rules

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News After months of living with severe coronavirus restrictions, NSW residents can now reap the reward with a number of changes to get the green light today.

Divisive airport lease plan nears point of no return

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News The confidential nature of the lease has proven contentious with some councillors and the public.

The latest on 'misadventure' death in the harbour at Coffs

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          Community ‘I was working across the road from it and watched it roll and spill.’

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          News AFTER a big new year’s eve, a man who lost his wallet at the beach is stunned to have it returned decades later.

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                    Major changes to NSW road rules

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