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Publication: Coffs Coast Advocate

First reported 3 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

Drug precursor seized, two men arrested at cargo terminal

TWO men were arrested after authorities seized what could be up to 75kg of methamphetamine precursor, pseudoephedrine, at Sydney sea cargo terminals on Monday.The men, including a Sydney freight forwarder, were arrested after the joint Operation Polaris ... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 3 hours ago]

Entities: Pseudoephedrine, Drugs, Sydney (Australia), Ecstasy, Methamphetamine

First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 1 reports

A top dog day in the sun

THE rollup had the organisors of Sunday's Million Paws Walk off the chain, as more than 400 pampered pooches and their humans stepped out for a great day in the sun. The RSPCA's local manager Sue Merrick said the combination of beautiful weather and an ... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 6 hours ago]

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

Morning drama as chimney flue catches fire

FIREFIGHTERS scaled the roof of a house on Bucca Rd this morning to stop flames spreading through the roof cavity.A fire broke out inside a chimney flue around 10am.NSW Fire and Rescue and Rural Fire Service crews attended and quickly extinguished the ... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 7 hours ago]

Entities: North Coast SA, Early Warning, Property

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Planning White Paper in spotlight

SWEEPING changes proposed to New South Wales planning laws contained in a NSW Government white paper will be addressed at a workshop in Bellingen sponsored by the Bellingen Environment Centre (BEC).Corrine Fisher from the Better Planning Network and Ian ... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 13 hours ago]

Entities: white Paper, Environment

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Ship ahoy from Woolgoolga sand

BUSTER has risen again.Woolgoolga's famed shipwreck has previously only been visible for people strolling along Woolgoolga Beach every three or so years but the latest showing has come less than a year since it was last uncovered.The 310-tonne vessel ... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 13 hours ago]

Entities: Anchor Cable, Shipwreck

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Laughter the best medicine for Camp Quality

CAMP Quality will again prove that laughter is the best medicine with their annual Comics on the Run fundraiser on Saturday.Five comedians will take the stage at the Sawtell RSL and to celebrate the Coffs Coast Advocate is giving away a double pass to ... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 13 hours ago]

Entities: Joel Parkinson, Jimmy Barnes, Surfing, Master of Ceremonies

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Indigenous students excelling in the classroom: NSW report

ABORIGINAL students are sticking it out in the classroom more than ever before, a NSW education report has revealed.After tracking the pathways of more than 3000 Aboriginal TAFE students aged between 15 and 24 over a six-year period, the Board of Vocational ... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 13 hours ago]

Entities: TAFE NSW, Adrian Piccoli, Education

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Pelican's painful tangle with a fishing line ends well

CAUGHT hook, line and sinker, a pelican has made a recovery against the odds after it suffered a fractured beak in a painful brush with a fishing line.The injured sea bird was spotted by staff at the Nambucca Boat shed.Dolphin Marine Magic veterinary ... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 13 hours ago]

Entities: esophagus, Threat

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Readers' images further proof of why we Love the Coffs Coast

ADVOCATE readers with a keen eye for photography have again shown how beautiful the Coffs Coast is.New photos have been sent in depicting the abundant natural beauty in our region as the photo galleries show.Please tell us which one of these great photos ... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - May 20 2013]

Entities: Advocate

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Police appeal for witnesses to drunken assault

COFFS Harbour police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed an early morning fight outside a local hotel, which has left a man suffering critical head injuries.Police said two men were involved in a physical altercation near a licensed hotel on ... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - May 20 2013]

Entities: Witness, Assault, Police

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Divers amazing brush with a monster tiger shark

IT'S a sight that's said to test the fear factor of even the most hardened diver.A one-tonne shadow from the deep muscling in on a shark feeding frenzy.A group of Coffs Coast divers had an amazing brush with just that - a monster tiger shark.It was the ... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - May 20 2013]

Entities: Tiger Shark, Fiji

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Coffs Coast motorists ripped off at the bowser again

OTHER regional centres in the area experienced a drop in the price of fuel last week, why didn't the Coffs Coast? Weekly comparison on the NRMA's Buster Bowser website shows other towns in Northern NSW enjoyed a small decrease in the price of fuel but ... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - May 20 2013]

Entities: Sydney (Australia), NRMA, Discount

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She singled out a surprise apeparance by country music star James Blundell was a highlight of the day. "My daughters ran into him at Tamworth this year and invited him over. He drove down from Stanthorpe for the day, sang a few songs, signed some autographs and went home again. It was a great effort."

A top dog day in the sun [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 6 hours ago]

In Bellingen, over that same period, local NSW Fire and Rescue units attended five property fires. "Having a working smoke alarm won't prevent a fire, but it will give you early warning to either extinguish the fire or evacuate and call 000" NSW Fire and Rescue Mid North Coast Commander, Inspector Tony Lenthall said

Morning drama as chimney flue catches fire [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 7 hours ago]

...going down there to euthanize the animal, as a fracture of the lower beak is a pretty severe injury for a bird such as the pelican," Dr March said. "However after a closer inspection, I could see that although the beak wasn't straight, the fractures were healing and the beak was functional. "The fishing line coming out of it mouth and wrapping around its body presented a greater threat." The bird was transported back to Dolphin Marine Magic for assessment and then taken to the Blue and White Veterinary Clinic to use their facilities to perform the operation. "We anaesthetised the bird and took some xrays, which showed us that there was a fishing hook in the stomach," Dr March said. "These can be a real problem if left in place and can kill the bird," he said. "We were unable to get the fishing hook out so I made an incision into the oesophagus, placed my arm down the throat and was able to manipulate the hook out of the lining of the stomach.""

Pelican's painful tangle with a fishing line ends well [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 13 hours ago]

..."In 2012 TAFE NSW had close to 37,000 Aboriginal students enrolled," Mr Piccoli said "This report confirms we still have a way to go to 'close the gap' in education, training and employment outcomes for Aboriginal people. "(It) highlights the importance of having culturally appropriate training and support services for Aboriginal students undertaking vocational training,""

Indigenous students excelling in the classroom: NSW report [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 13 hours ago]

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Drug precursor seized, two men arrested at carg... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 3 hours ago]
A top dog day in the sun [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 6 hours ago]
Morning drama as chimney flue catches fire [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 7 hours ago]
Ship ahoy from Woolgoolga sand [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 13 hours ago]
Planning White Paper in spotlight [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 13 hours ago]
Laughter the best medicine for Camp Quality [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 13 hours ago]
Pelican's painful tangle with a fishing line en... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 13 hours ago]
Indigenous students excelling in the classroom:... [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - 13 hours ago]
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Divers amazing brush with a monster tiger shark [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - May 20 2013]
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Police appeal for witnesses to drunken assault [Published Coffs Coast Advocate - May 20 2013]
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