Coffs Coast Advocate

‘Miracle’ survival after man trapped for 16 hours

Nightmare scenario ends in lucky escape for man pinned to tree on remote road

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03rd Nov. 2020 4:11 PM

A man has survived after being trapped under his car for 16 hours at Thumb Creek near Macksville.

Rest area closed due to storm damage

From damaging hail to destructive winds it’s been a stormy few days across the region.

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02nd Nov. 2020 1:11 PM

The roadside rest area at Paddys Rest has been closed until further notice due to storm damage.

Couple’s escape after car crushed by tree in storm

The couple from Yamba were travelling south of Coffs Harbour when they sought shelter from hail-filled storm

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29th Oct. 2020 8:10 PM

A Yamba couple was stuck in their car after a tree fell at a rest area south of Macksville - damaging the car and a toilet block. Photos: Frank Redward

‘Much-loved’ community asset goes on sale

Unique opportunity to buy as beloved asset goes on the market - with all proceeds to go towards supporting cancer patients.

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17th Oct. 2020 10:10 AM

NVCSG volunteers Wendy Hunter and Eva Smith are hoping the old resource centre will find a new home.

First patients treated at the region's newest hospital

All new units should be operating inside the new $73 million hospital by next week.

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27th May 2020 8:05 AM

The new $73 million Macksville District Hospital has opened its doors and welcomed its first patient, Macksville resident Enid Addison. Here she is transferred by enrolled nurse Katrina Lynch and patient transport officer Mark Hamilton.

Arrests made in alleged Mid North Coast crime syndicate

Another two men have been charged in relation to an alleged syndicate targeting licensed premises across the region.

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23rd April 2020 11:04 AM

Nine men have now been arrested by Strike Force Yengo detectives.

New hospital set to open ahead of winter Covid-19 clusters

Today's news comes with 46 Covid-19 cases confirmed on the Mid North Coast.

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03rd April 2020 2:04 PM

The new $73-million Macksville Hospital will open six months ahead of schedule, amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Shotgun found inside crashed car after police pursuit

What was this man up to before he was spotted by police?

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05th March 2020 2:03 PM

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RELEASED: Group 2 Rugby League season 2020 draw

Here's how the Group 2 rugby league season will run after a number of clubs have withdrawn from season 2020.

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03rd March 2020 1:03 PM

Group 2 season 2020 will comprise of seven clubs.

Two charged with string of armed robberies on local clubs

Clothing, mobile phones and ammunition allegedly seized during today's raids as police evidence.

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28th Nov. 2019 5:11 PM

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