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Aldi worker's act of kindness rescues grandfather

THIS small gesture by an Aldi staff member towards a 75-year-old customer goes to show a little kindness goes a long way.

New tool could boost internet speeds

NBN trialling diagnostic tool which takes aim at wiring faults

Only four days left until the doors close.

SAVVY SHOPPERS: There are bargains to be snapped up at Adairs.

Saturday is the last day to grab an incredible bargain

Local landmark building passed in

STILL FOR SALE: Federation House in Moonee St was passed in at auction.

Coffs office building still on the market

Brand-building mobile moments

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Understanding your customers' needs and try to be useful

Coast calls on PM to throw down some funding as well as a beer

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calls for the Snowy Mountains Control Centre during a Snowy Mountains visit.

Readers outline their wish list ahead of Prime Minister's Coast trip

Amazing bargains at Adairs' moving sale

MOVING SALE: Adairs is clearing the decks to make it easier to move to their new location.

Adairs is closing the doors in town location. New store to open.

Don't be surprised: New $10 note to make debut

MONEY: Australia's new $10 banknote.

Subtle differences are on $10 released tomorrow.

Money

New $10 note could be in your wallet tomorrow

IT FEATURES cutting edge technology to protect against counterfeiting.

Award is the icing for locals who love their work

WINNERS: Coffs Harbour Franchisee Craig Budden (third from left), Aussie founder John Symond (second from right) and the Coffs Harbour Aussie Homeloans team.

Local business recognised as a stand-out

Saving money made simple for pensioners

SAVING MONEY: John Scarborough says people should grow as much food as they can, and that lettuce, silverbeet and herbs are good crops to start with.

Local shares how he makes pension go further

$5 savings hack saved me $50,000

How to save money fast by stashing your fives

Fifth biggest mortgage lender is someone you know

FAMILY BANK: The Bank of Mum and Dad is funding almost a third of first home purchases.

Who is the biggest lender behind the Big Four?

THERE’S NOWHERE TO HIDE: ATO’s scary all-knowing powers

There's nowhere left to hide for tax dodgers

Government backs inquiry into Commonwealth Bank

Commonwealth Banks new Gympie branch manager Tennille Baynham. Photo Renee Pilcher / The Gympie Times

Government applauds inquiry rather than royal commission.

Technology

Not enough USB ports? This could be the answer

IT’S one of the bugbears of modern laptop and desktop computer users.

The iPhone 8 feature that is actually a downgrade

The iPhone 8 has a smaller battery.

The iPhone 8 battery isn't as big as its predecessors

Why your iPhone isn't made to last

People are using the iPhone’s Airdrop feature for some shady stuff.

Class action brings out revelations about 'touch disease'

iPhone X: the epic fail of its biggest feature

iPhone X has a Super Retina Display, TrueDepth Camera System, Face ID and A11 Bionic Chip with Neural Engine. Picture: Apple

How do you use this phone without a home button?

Opinion

Using secret audio recordings as evidence

What grounds are there to use recordings in courts

Building your prosperity through property

People like investing in something they understand - everyone lives in a property - plus you can see, touch and perhaps even drive past the asset you own.

The three simple investing principles you have to know

Rising energy costs

BURDEN ON BUSINESS: Rising power costs have slugged the bottom line of business and here's why costs continue to skyrocket.

Small business bears the brunt of rising power prices

Nuturing our local small businesses

Small business is the main driver of the Coffs Coast regional economy.

Business insights with ETC

Talking about your oral health

BE HEALTHY: Dr Scott Geddes urges proper dental check-ups.

Dental Week is an opportunity to continue educating patients

Interesting ways to earn interest

COMPOUND INTEREST: Learn how easy it can be to earn extra money from reinvestment.

Reinvesting your interest can build a healthy bank balance

Character references for your pet

The Greek Goddess of Justice, known as Themis.

Legal Hypothetical with Manny Wood

Games & Gadgets

Bad news if you want the iPhone X

ON THE eve of the new iPhone’s launch, rumours continue to swirl that it will be dogged by delays.

Supercars, Xbox One in search for Australia's fastest gamers

Forza Challenge will be contested online in September and October

DJI Spark drone is child's play to fly

EASY: Getting great footage with the DJI Spark is very easy thanks to a good stabilised camera.

My 13-year-old son was flying it in minutes

Australia's Addiction: Have you heard of Nomophobia?

Have you heard of nomophobia? You might have it.

Aussies wouldn't feel like themselves without their phones