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'Heartwarming': watch as two green sea turtles released back into the ocean
A community has turned out to celebrate the release of two endangered green turtles into the ocean after they underwent months of rehabilitation. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
One decade on from William Tyrrell's disappearance: $1m reward for information
William Tyrrell’s foster mother has broken her silence as authorities consider criminal charges over his disappearance. 28/6/23 It has been 10 years to the day since three-year-old William Tyrrell disappeared from his foster grandmother's home in Kendall. Three-year-old William was playing with his sister on the balcony of the home on Benaroon Drive on the morning of September 12, 2014, when he vanished.
One decade on from William Tyrrell's disappearance: $1m reward for information
It has been 10 years to the day since three-year-old William Tyrrell disappeared from his foster grandmother's home in Kendall. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading See subscription options Three-year-old William was playing with his sister on the balcony of the home on Benaroon Drive on the morning of September 12, 2014, when he vanished.
One decade on from William Tyrrell's disappearance: $1m reward for information
It has been 10 years to the day since three-year-old William Tyrrell disappeared from his foster grandmother's home in Kendall. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'Support has meant the world': young shark attack survivor speaks out
Shark attack survivor Kai McKenzie said the generosity of the community over the past week has "meant the world" to him. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Brave surfer fights off shark at North Shore Beach Port Macquarie
Brave and courageous are just some of the words that have been used to describe 23-year-old shark attack victim Kai McKenzie. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Twenty-year-old man injured in shark attack at North Shore Beach
Police have confirmed a 23-year-old Port Macquarie man has been attacked by "quite a large shark" while surfing at North Shore Beach and has suffered "significant injuries to his right leg". Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'Traumatic sight': dog lead used as tourniquet to save shark attack victim
A retired police officer used his dog's lead as a tourniquet to save a Port Macquarie surfer's life after a shark attack at North Shore Beach on July 23. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'Traumatic sight': dog lead used as tourniquet to save shark attack victim
A retired police officer used his dog's lead as a tourniquet to save a Port Macquarie surfer's life after a shark attack at North Shore Beach on July 23. Create a free account to read this article $0/ (min cost $0) or signup to continue reading NSW Ambulance Hastings South District acting duty operations manager, Kirran Mowbray, said the "courageous" 23-year-old man was able to "fight" the shark off and catch a wave into shore.
'Traumatic sight': dog lead used as tourniquet to save shark attack victim
A retired police officer used his dog's lead as a tourniquet to save a Port Macquarie surfer's life after a shark attack at North Shore Beach on July 23. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
NSW mayor withdraws proposal for Acknowledgement of Country change
A NSW mayor has backed down on a proposal for "enhancement" of a council's Acknowledgement of Country that would have included other members of the community. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Remembering iconic Australian stuntman Grant Page, dead at 85
Australian film stuntman Grant Page, known for his work on films such as Mad Max, The Man From Hong Kong and Mad Dog Morgan, has died aged 85. or signup to continue reading See subscription options Australian stuntman Grant Page died in a car accident near Kendall on Thursday, March 14. Picture by Robert Dougherty and inserts supplied He died on Thursday, March 14 when the car he was driving left the roadway and crashed into a tree near Kendall, NSW.
More than 1400 babies born this year in the Southern Health District
Micah Rhys Fowler born August 2nd 2023. Picture, supplied Meet Micah Rhys Fowler, he is one of the 1435 babies born in the Southern Health District in 2023. Little Micah was born on August 2 to proud parents Tiarne and Winston Fowler. "This little guy got his name from a very special person in our lives that we tragically lost on a car accident in July, our mate Rhys Peel, we hope he lives up to his name and loves the outdoors and adventures as much as Rhys did," Micah's parents said.
Snake bites and paralysis ticks: Protecting your pets
Bomaderry Vet Dr Neal Johnson said he has seen half a dozen snake bit cases over the past few weeks. Picture, supplied and file As the weather heats up, veterinarians are warning pet owners of the risks of snake bites and paralysis ticks. This comes after two beloved dogs were killed after being bitten by a red-bellied black snake in Bulli on November 11. Vet Dr Neal Johnson said his Bomaderry practice has seen half a dozen snake bite cases in the past few weeks.
Australian Army soldiers descend on the South Coast for training exercise
A convoy of 40 army vehicles will travel down the South Coast this weekend as part of a training exercise. Picture by CPL David Said and supplied by Defence Media A convoy of 40 army vehicles will travel through towns on the South Coast this weekend as part of a training exercise. Reserve soldiers from the army's Sydney-based 5th and 8th Combat Service Support Battalions will be conducting road convoy and logistics support training from November 24 to 26.
List of the top five savvy supermarket buys this week
The cost of living pressures are putting strain on household grocery shops. Picture, Pexels As the cost of living pressures continue to rise, we have researched some of the best buys you can find at your local supermarket. Weekly specials and best buy deals change both weekly and fortnightly depending on each supermarket, but here are the top five savvy buys you can find on the shelves at the moment.
Man dies in bushfire near Kempsey, NSW Mid North Coast
Footage of the Willi Willi Rd fire overnight on October 16. Picture by NSW RFS via X A man has died in an out-of-control bushfire on the NSW Mid North Coast. Police were called to a Temagog property, 30km west of Kempsey, after concerns were raised for a missing 56-year-old man. The officers found the body of a man nearby to a destroyed bulldozer about 10.15pm on October 16. The Willi Willi fire on October 16.
Man dies in bushfire near Kempsey, NSW Mid North Coast
Footage of the Willi Willi Rd fire overnight on October 16. Picture by NSW RFS via X A man has died in an out-of-control bushfire on the NSW Mid North Coast. Police were called to a Temagog property, 30km west of Kempsey, after concerns were raised for a missing 56-year-old man. The officers found the body of a man about 100 metres from a destroyed bulldozer about 10.15pm on October 16. The Willi Willi fire on October 16.
Kurt Durbridge is one of the doctors who helped shark attack victim Toby Begg
One of the emergency doctors who arrived at Port Macquarie's Lighthouse Beach minutes after Toby Begg was attacked by a shark has described his timing as "serendipitous". Kurt Durbridge has been a doctor for seven years and has been working as an emergency doctor in Port Macquarie for five of those years. He was due for a shift at work on the afternoon of August 25, but had spent the morning organising his two kids and dropping them off at school.
Serious shark attack at Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie
There has been a serious shark attack at Lighthouse Beach in Port Macquarie. A man in his 40s has been rushed to Port Macquarie Base Hospital after being bitten by a shark while in the water at Watonga Rocks, south of Tacking Point. NSW Ambulance were called to the scene around 10am. A spokesperson said the man sustained serious injuries to his upper and lower leg. Surf Lifesaving NSW said beaches in the area will remain closed until further notice.
'It was big': Man in critical condition after 'serious' shark attack
A surfer says she was told to gather sticks for a makeshift tourniquet for the man attacked by a shark at Lighthouse Beach on Friday morning, August 25. An emergency doctor who was among those also surfing near Watonga Rocks just before 10am, gave the direction as he and another surfer dragged the bleeding man to shore. A mother and daughter on the beach called emergency services.
Grant Alec Coleman pleads guilty to punch that killed former pro surfer Chris Davidson
Coleman and Davidson (right) had been drinking at the South West Rocks Country Club on the day of the attack. Pictures supplied The man charged over the one-punch death of former professional surfer Chris Davidson has pleaded guilty to delivering the fatal blow. Grant Alec Coleman, 43, the younger brother of Waratahs coach Darren Coleman, appeared via audio visual link in Kempsey Local Court on Wednesday, August 23.
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