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Suspected fin whale remains at Minnie Water offers rare samples for Australian Museum Research Institute
The death of what is believed to be a fin whale on the NSW North Coast has provided the Australian Museum with what could be only the third set of samples from the species in its 195-year history.
Missed the fireworks? Bioluminescence along NSW beaches is 'even better' and it's happening now
A night-time spectacle in waters off the New South Wales Mid North Coast and Sydney has delighted many this Christmas-New Year holiday period. Bioluminescence has been spotted along the NSW coast An expert says it is unusual to see it in the north of the state in summer Nutrients courtesy of the east Australian current are responsible for the phenomenon Bioluminescence has been captured in the Coffs Harbour marina, South West Rocks and on Sydney's northern beaches.
Flooding in Coffs Harbour on New Year's Eve with severe weather warnings still in place for northern NSW
It has been a wet end to the year on the NSW Coffs Coast, with floodwater inundating car parks and apartment buildings, and a New Year's Eve event being cancelled.
MidCoast Council calls on would-be visitors to avoid popular Seal Rocks these summer holidays
After the village was gridlocked by tourists last Christmas, daytrippers hoping to visit Seal Rocks on NSW's Mid North Coast this year are being asked by the local council to find somewhere else to go.
One-punch attacker tells court assault that killed former star surfer Chris Davidson was to protect children
A one-punch attacker has told the Newcastle District Court he fatally assaulted a former star surfer to protect children in a New South Wales Mid North Coast community.
Fire at Kempsey automotive business being treated as suspicious after 40 cars are destroyed Original
Police are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed 40 cars and two trailers at a family-owned business in south Kempsey on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Man facing charges of alleged child sex offences has a history of similar offences, NSW court hears
A 61-year-old man from New South Wales' Mid North Coast facing charges of accessing child abuse material has a history of similar offences, a court has heard.
NSW government halts logging within proposed Great Koala National Park on NSW mid north coast Original
Logging has been stopped in parts of the proposed Great Koala National Park on the New South Wales mid north coast while the state government determines the impact on koalas and timber industry jobs. The halt, announced today, covers more than 8,400 hectares of forest within the proposed national park, which is being gazetted in the region. The NSW Environment Minister said logging was stopped on Friday and consultation with industry is to begin immediately.
It's 'absolutely crazy' he survived, says responding off-duty doctor after shark attack
An off-duty emergency department doctor who helped save the life of a 44-year-old man bitten by a great white shark on a New South Wales beach a fortnight ago says it is "absolutely crazy" the surfer survived the attack.
RFS suspects up to a dozen weekend bushfires deliberately lit in northern NSW
The Rural Fire Service (RFS) is investigating a number of fires that burnt across northern New South Wales over the weekend.
Family lodges LECC complaint after police officer's arrest of Indigenous man in Taree
The family of an Indigenous man whose arrest on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales is under an internal police investigation has lodged an official complaint with the police watchdog.
An 'absolute milestone' for Aussie Ark sanctuary as Milo the Tasmanian devil joey emerges in NSW
After more than 10 years of "blood, sweat and tears", a mainland Tasmanian devil breeding program has produced its 500th joey.
Rock fisher dies after being swept out into sea south of Port Macquarie
A rock fisher has died after being swept off rocks south of Port Macquarie on the New South Wales Mid North Coast. Key points: The 54-year-old's body was found off Miners Beach after a two-hour search Authorities have offered their condolences to the man's family Police say the tragic event highlights the important of wearing a life jacket Emergency services were called to the northern end of Little Bay at Lighthouse Beach at about 5pm yesterday.
Missing spear fisherman found after spending night on remote island on NSW far south coast Original
A man has been rescued after spending the night on a remote island off the NSW far south coast, after going out spear fishing and failing to return to shore.
'Talk about it': First responders to Australia's worst bus crashes offer advice after Hunter Valley tragedy
Ray Walkden was among the first emergency workers on the scene of a head-on, two-bus collision that remains the worst road fatality in Australia's history.
Dead humpback whale found on popular NSW Mid North Coast beach
Authorities are working to remove a 15-tonne whale found dead at a popular beach on the NSW Mid North Coast. The juvenile whale, which has been identified as a humpback, was discovered by a local walker along Lighthouse Beach near Lake Cathie at 7am today. National Parks and Wildlife Service are working with Port Macquarie Hastings Council to remove the remains. The cause of death is unknown.
New hope for critically-endangered turtle as pairs mate for first time at breeding facility
Love is in the air at a NSW breeding facility for the critically-endangered Manning River turtle, providing conservationists with fresh hope in their bid to save the species from extinction.
Experts rate the chances of spotting famous white whale Migaloo this migration season
As some 35,000 humpback whales start to make their annual northward migration, researchers and whale watchers will be eager to spot one more than others.
Federal electorates where no GPs offer bulk-billing revealed as doctors call for rebate changes
It was once a cornerstone of Australia's health system, but the latest data shows bulk-billing is disappearing.
No jail for backyard archer who shot five-year-old through the head in 'freak accident'
A man who accidentally struck a young boy in the head with an arrow on the New South Wales Mid North Coast earlier this year has avoided jail.
87-year-old man dies after alleged hit and run at pedestrian crossing in Port Macquarie
Police have confirmed an 87-year-old man has died following an alleged hit and run at a pedestrian crossing in Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast. Emergency services responded to the scene on Hastings River Drive around 5:30pm on Wednesday after reports a man had been struck by a vehicle, believed to be a Toyota Hilux, before it allegedly left the scene.
Labor promised to create a 300,000ha koala sanctuary if it won the NSW election. Here's what it might look like
A Great Koala National Park (GKNP) proposed more than a decade ago on the NSW mid-north coast is now likely to become a reality. The NSW Labor Party committed $80 million to establish the park between Coffs Harbour and Kempsey during the state election campaign. Following Labor's election win, the party says the park will be formed within its first term.
Inquest into death of mentally ill man shot by police hears officer challenged him to a fight
A former general duties police officer who spoke to a mentally ill man for more than three hours before he was fatally shot by specialist police has told a court he regrets some of the things he said.
Majority of Lord Howe Island off limits to vistors due to 'highly infectious' plant disease myrtle rust
The majority of world-heritage-listed Lord Howe Island has been closed to non-essential visitors due to the escalating risk of an invasive, disease-causing fungus — myrtle rust.
Medical centres in NSW may soon have to pay more tax, forcing GPs to raise fees for patients
GPs say medical centres in NSW could be forced to shut down or charge patients higher fees if a court decision finds clinics are liable for payroll tax.
Glenn Murcutt's 1970s 'environmentally responsive' farmhouse added to NSW Heritage Register
An unassuming yet "extraordinary" 1970s farmhouse in Kempsey on the NSW Mid North Coast has been heritage-listed for its significance as an early example of an "environmentally responsive" building. Known as the Marie Short Farmhouse, it is the second house designed by Sydney-based architect Glenn Murcutt to be added to the New South Wales Heritage Register. "It's a building that's not screaming at you — it's a quiet building," Murcutt said.
Four people, two dogs hurt in Muswellbrook home invasion by five men armed with machetes, knives
Four people are in hospital and two dogs have serious injuries after they were attacked by five men carrying machetes and knives in a terrifying overnight home invasion in the New South Wales Hunter region.
Mini cyclone rips through Port Macquarie, lifting roofs and bringing down trees
A severe rain and hailstorm has hit Port Macquarie on New South Wale's Mid North Coast, bringing down trees and ripping off roofs. The intense storm came through at about 3pm, bringing severe wind, rail and hail. Debris has been scattered over streets throughout the town centre. Homes and businesses have been negatively impacted, including damage to a shopping centre in the town's central business district. More to come.
How a canoe trip led to a botanic garden — thanks to Alex Floyd and his friends
Dubbed "the father of rainforest botany" by colleagues, Alex Floyd OAM has been remembered for his huge contribution to New South Wales throughout a tireless and significant career.
How Angela Hardy rebuilt her life and found love after she was nearly killed by a man she met on a dating app
Six years after Angela Hardy was almost murdered by a man she met on a dating app in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, the young doctor is set to return to the coastal town for her medical career. In 2016, Dr Hardy (nee Jay) was stabbed multiple times and doused in petrol inside her home at Port Macquarie, New South Wales by her boyfriend of two months, Paul Lambert. He was shot dead a few hours later during a confrontation with police.
Christmas tree 'fail' laughed off by town mayor, replaced with fake version
A New South Wales coastal town's Christmas tree, which went viral on social media for being deemed embarrassing and ugly, and stirred up controversy within the local community, has been replaced by a smaller, artificial option.
Seafood on the Christmas menu, with NSW oyster growers hopeful after two poor years
/ By Luisa Rubbo and Nick Parmeter Posted 11m ago11 minutes agoSat 26 Nov 2022 at 1:44am Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article abc.net.au/news/seafood-christmas-oysters-prawns-nsw-good-season/101673776 As many NSW farmers pick up the pieces after devastating floods, the state's seafood industry is enjoying a break in the weather and working hard to get it's produce on the Christmas menu before another downpour.
Seafood suppliers hoping to catch a break in the weather
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Fears $5 million upgrade to 'iconic' Port Macquarie breakwall in NSW will instead be 'total destruction'
The proposed upgrade to Port Macquarie's popular southern breakwall is continuing to cause controversy.
Promised $6 million RFS chopper arrives at Coffs Harbour but the flood response is its first task
A $6-million Rural Fire Service (RFS) helicopter has arrived at its new home at Coffs Harbour but has already been deployed to respond to flooding in central-west New South Wales.
Surfer Andrew Bau meets rescuers Ted Strong and Will Pamplin from Port Macquarie
Sydney surfer Andrew Bau has finally been able to meet and thank his rescuers, eight months after being pulled from the surf unconscious.
Surfing community paddles out to farewell former pro-surfer Chris 'Davo' Davidson
The family of former Australian surfing star Chris Davidson has again paid homage to him in a memorial paddle out, this time at the Sydney beach he grew up at.
Forster drug raid uncovers ice after AFP intercepts packages from Turkey
Two men have been charged after police seized eight-kilograms of the drug ice on the NSW mid north coast.
Jhet says a longer school day means she's less likely to be 'chatting with friends online'
Participants in a trial of an extended school day on the NSW Mid North Coast have given the idea top marks after just one term. Key points: Nine schools across the state are taking part in the pilot program The trial is running across Terms 3 and 4 The NSW Education Minister will review the findings of the research upon the trial's completion Hastings Secondary College in Port Macquarie is one of nine schools across the state taking part in the extended-school-hours trial during terms 3 and 4.
Man accused of killing surfing star Chris Davidson refused bail as tight-knit community mourns his death
The man accused of killing former pro-surfer Chris Davidson on the New South Wales Mid North Coast has been remanded in custody, as the shocked small-knit community tries to come to terms with the death.
RAAF to fly emergency supplies to Lord Howe Island after rat forces ship into quarantine
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will fly emergency supplies to the world heritage-listed Lord Howe Island after the discovery of a rat on a supply ship left the vessel grounded in Port Macquarie.
Fears caravan park residents could be left homeless if NSW Flood Inquiry recommendation is implemented
Without his permanent home at a caravan park south of Port Macquarie, Frank Ellul and his wife would have "nowhere else to go". The Brigadoon Holiday Park resident has been slowly rebuilding after the park flooded in March last year and would rather stay and rebuild if it happened again. "Where else can we get affordable rent? There's nowhere," Mr Ellul said. "We're on the last of our money.
Gillian Helfgott, wife of Shine pianist David Helfgott, dies aged 90 Original
Gillian Helfgott, the wife of Shine pianist David Helfgott, has died aged 90 after a short illness.
Photographer captures 'oh wow' moment as whale breaches close to boat off Coffs Harbour
An amateur photographer says she is "stoked" after capturing a photo of a humpback whale breaching close to a boat in Coffs Harbour. Key points: Photographer Carly Adams can't believe her luck, capturing a breaching whale close to a boat She says it's the best shot she has ever taken Experts say whales, especially younger ones, can breach multiple times Carly Adams, 26, said she had never taken a photo like it in the eight years she had been taking photos of nature.
Former long-standing mayor Marianne Saliba fails in bid to return to Shellharbour Council during iVote re-run
Former long-standing mayor of Shellharbour and former NSW MP Marianne Saliba has bowed out of politics — for now — after failing to win back a position in Saturday's local government elections.
Port Macquarie's surf break, the 'bodyboarding capital of Australia', feared under threat by breakwall upgrade
Port Macquarie is known as the "bodyboarding capital of Australia", home to a unique surf break, but locals fear it is under threat from works to repair its neighbouring breakwall. Three-time world bodyboard champion, Port Macquarie's Damian King, grew up surfing the breakwall. "It's been promoted not only in Port Macquarie, but in NSW and Australia, and even around the world.
Deadly Science founder Corey Tutt receives Queen's Birthday Honour for service to Indigenous STEM
The founder of the charity Deadly Science has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to Indigenous STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) education.
iVote failure election re-runs in Kempsey, Singleton, Shellharbour to be held July 30 despite efforts to postpone
The NSW Electoral Commission has confirmed voters in the Kempsey, Singleton, and Shellharbour Ward A local government areas will return to the polls on July 30.
Some North Coast flood victims may be able to return home this weekend, but many challenges remain
Some of the estimated 20,000 people impacted by this week's flooding on the New South Wales North Coast could start returning home from this weekend, emergency services say.
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