Ford is this morning expected to announce the closure of its Broadmeadows production line.
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A man and his barrow tackle country road
WITH the quantities of roadside rubbish sapping the joy out of his early morning walks, Macksville resident Paul ...
Why change bag limits if recreational fishers aren’t part of the problem?
IT'S BEEN hot and cold for blue water fishos off Nambucca Heads - some are finding fish while ...
If councils fall on the coast and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
IT WAS the meeting designed to give residents their say about the biggest shake-up to Local Government structure for decades ...
Anthony as good as his words in final
LOCAL student Anthony Thompson emerged supreme when Macksville High School hosted the North Coast finals of the Sydney ...
Motorbike rider loses control
An 18-year-old man is to be charged with numerous traffic offences after a motorbike accident on May 15 in Centenery ...
Fresh chapter awaits Erika after marathon effort
IF IT were a page turner, it would be War and Peace – such is the strength and ...
'Everyday mums and dads' cry for help
WITH an exponential rise in new clients seeking help, the success of the Salvation Army's Red Shield Doorknock ...
International Film Festival hits Nambucca
THE VALLEY'S first International Film Festival has finally opened in town.
Police appeal after road rage assault
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Election 2013: Hot or Not?
INTERACTIVE: You've done the numbers and Labor is in the red. Explore the results of our budget special ...
'I'm in shock': workers reel at Ford's demise
GALLERY: Ford announces total manufacturing shutdown, sending shockwaves across the country.
You want caustic soda with that?
BUNBURY: Eleven people sick after caustic soda reportedly mistaken for salt at chicken takeaway shop.
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Young talent time in chase for rep jerseys
THE BEST of the best local under 18 rugby league players put their wares on show on Saturday, ...
90 not out, and bowling up a storm at Nambucca Heads
The Nambucca Bowling Club is fortunate to have three active bowlers over the age of 90 on its ...
Clinical Storm back to their winning ways
Still smarting from their draw against Urunga stablemates Cyclones, a short-staffed Storm line-up showed deadly intent in a ...
Why change bag limits if recreational fishers aren’t part of the problem?
IT'S BEEN hot and cold for blue water fishos off Nambucca Heads - some are finding fish while ...
Bowraville bowls up in Armes over pairs final
Bowraville Bowling Club witnessed its own piece of history on Sunday when two of their youngest registered players, ...
Vessel saved, but not the engine!
Two call outs during the week had some of the members of Marine Rescue Nambucca hopping.
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'I'm in shock': workers reel at Ford's demise
GALLERY: Ford announces total manufacturing shutdown, sending shockwaves across the country.
Terror in London: UK soldier hacked to death in street
British police have shot and wounded two men after a man thought to be a serving soldier was ...
A big drop, but Rinehart is still richer than everyone else
Gina Rinehart's personal wealth has shed a staggering $7 billion in the past 12 months, but even her ...
Air safety body slammed over air ambulance crash investigation
The country's air-safety investigation bureau has been castigated in its handling of an inquiry into the ditching of ...
Ford suppliers under the hammer
Two car manufacturers remain, but will they be enough to sustain the local industry?
Peter Slipper heading for a trial
Former speaker Peter Slipper will stand trial in December over claims he defrauded the Commonwealth.
Women
Carving a new career in hospitality
Writer Donna Kelly chats with scholar Jackie Airey, from Victoria, who took on a unique tree change.
Bianca’s an inspiration
Cyclist and Cerebal Palsy sufferer Bianca Woolford is doing herself and her family proud.
Lorna shocked by her garden award
Surprise award for keen gardener, Lorna Reynoldson from New South Wales.
Art exhibition is all in the family
Distance is no barrier for Alex Hibble's family who will join from parts of Australia to present an ...
More than just scones
The CWA is busy building a place in the hearts of the younger generation.
How to have a functional family
Having a connected family is beneficial to a child's sense of identity and the parents and the extended ...
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Macksville street fundraiser
On Saturday, Princess St in Macksville will come alive when business houses combine to hold a fundraiser for Camp Quality.
Stamp and coin club
The next meeting will be held at the Nambucca Heads Bowling Club on Sunday, June 2 at 1.30pm.
Valla Beach Markets
The next markets will be on June 1 at Lions Park, Valla Beach.
War Widows Guild
The next meeting will be on June 3. We look forward to seeing everyone.
Entertainment
A roaring good show: nice work Baz, old sport
In New York they draped feather boas from crystal chandeliers at The Plaza hotel, in Cannes they sipped ...
Tabloid tale a real page-turner
Two editors vie for the supremacy of their titles in Paper Giants: Magazine Wars.
Funds must be assured
It's time public broadcasters were left to make the shows audiences so clearly want to watch.
Pay TV show of the week: Bates Motel
This prequel sets about explaining how Norman Bates became the monster of Psycho.
Life & Style
Daily horoscopes: Thursday, May 23
Read Alison Moroney's daily stars for Thursday, May 23, 2013.
Feeding the soul gives new hope to anorexics
Weight can become the whole world in anorexia, with every gram lost and gained the subject of intense ...
Bouris fired up over low-fee super
Mark Bouris' Yellow Brick Road is hoping to capture a slice of the $1.5 trillion in superannuation savings ...
How to have a functional family
Having a connected family is beneficial to a child's sense of identity and the parents and the extended ...
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Live life to the fullest
Funerals can be wonderful celebrations of life, writer Donna Kelly shares.
Labor sets a booby-trap as it heads for the door
Trap. Wedge. Trick. Ploy. All these words have been used to describe Wayne Swan's latest federal budget.
Uni reform to hurt students
Four in five university students must work to support their studies, juggling an average of 16 hours of ...
The waiting game
Donna Kelly, like most people, wishes doctors had more time in the day to treat their patients.
The sober truth
Councils have to lift their game - and their sights
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Airline offers free air miles for doctors on board
Turkish Airlines has become the latest carrier to reward doctors with free air miles if they identify themselves ...
Qantas aims to close fuel surcharge loophole
Savvy frequent flyers are avoiding as much as $610 in fuel surcharges on Qantas international flights by exploiting ...
Win an escape to Novotel Twin Waters
As the weather cools down, we thought it time to spice things up with a chance for you ...