ABC Coffs Coast

21/07/2025

Fines for e-bike suppliers and manufacturers of up to $825,000 were meant to kick start from August 1, in a state government effort to curb lithium-ion battery fires and fatalities.

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Fines for e-bike suppliers and manufacturers of up to $825,000 were meant to kick start from August 1, in a state government effort to curb lithium-ion battery fires and fatalities.

21/07/2025

Nonna's Bakehouse has lost a lawsuit against Dubbo-based Ben Furney Flour Mills after a judge found its bread issues were caused by internal recipe changes, not faulty flour.

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Nonna's Bakehouse has lost a lawsuit against Dubbo-based Ben Furney Flour Mills after a judge found its bread issues were caused by internal recipe changes, not faulty flour.

21/07/2025

The incident comes after the calf's mother was injured in a separate strike, but both whales appear to be fit enough to continue with their migration north.

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The incident comes after the calf's mother was injured in a separate strike, but both whales appear to be fit enough to continue with their migration north.

19/07/2025

Independent NSW MP Mark Latham has again denied breaking any laws or breaching legislative standing orders in a lengthy public statement addressing allegations of inappropriate behaviour in state parliament.

The former federal Labor leader has faced mounting political pressure over media reports alleging emotional and physical abuse of his ex-partner Nathalie Matthews, and that he allegedly participated in a consensual s*x video in his office.

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The independent NSW MP has faced political pressure over media reports alleging emotional and physical abuse of his ex-partner Nathalie Matthews.

19/07/2025

As politicians call for Mark Latham's conduct in parliament to be investigated by the privileges committee, a top constitutional lawyer says it would be "very, very difficult" to have him expelled even if the allegations were proven.

It follows media reports he allegedly took photos of female colleagues speaking in parliament and made disparaging comments about them in private messages and participated in a consensual s*x video in his office.

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As calls grow for parliament to take action against Mark Latham, University of Sydney professor of constitutional law Anne Twomey says there are limits on what parliament could do, even if the allegations are proven.

16/07/2025

A couple has been convicted of vandalising a 103-year-old war memorial in northern New South Wales in the days leading up to Anzac Day commemorations.

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A couple is convicted of vandalising a 103-year-old cenotaph in northern New South Wales after a drinking session, just days before this year's Anzac Day commemorations.

15/07/2025

Despite repeated warnings from experts and a formal recommendation from the NSW coroner more than three years ago, safe sleep training isn't mandatory for childcare workers.

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Despite repeated warnings from experts and a formal recommendation from a coroner more than three years ago, safe sleep training isn't mandatory for childcare workers everywhere in Australia.

15/07/2025

For the humble price of just $1, home owners will be able to use one of the state government's new housing designs when building their properties.

On Wednesday, the government launched the NSW Housing Pattern Book of low-rise designs, with eight options on offer for the public to use.

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These housing designs are focused on densifying the suburbs and fast-tracking low-rise housing throughout Sydney and beyond.

10/07/2025

Laurie Daley feels he is "most definitely" the right man to coach NSW in 2026 as the playing group insists the coach cannot be blamed for the Blues' State of Origin capitulation.

The 2025 Origin series slipped through the Blues' fingers on Wednesday night as a polished Queensland dominated their hosts for a 24-12 win at the Sydney Olympic stadium.

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Laurie Daley insists he is the right man to coach NSW in 2026 after his comeback State of Origin series ended in capitulation.

10/07/2025

The CEO of Snowy Hydro has apologised to residents in the NSW Hunter region, who reported smelling a strong diesel odour earlier this week.

The company says it was testing running the plant on diesel as part of its commissioning process.

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Hunter Valley residents reported seeing plumes of smoke and smelling a strong diesel smell from the Kurri Kurri plant, prompting the company to halt testing at the site.

10/07/2025

PACIFIC HIGHWAY DELAYS

Motorists in Coffs Harbour can expect delays after a truck crash on the Pacific Highway this morning.

At 8:20am today, a fuel tanker crashed into traffic lights on the corner of Coffs Street and the Pacific Highway.

One lane of the highway has been closed in each direction as authorities work to repair the damage.

09/07/2025

Jurrah Penrith follows in the footsteps of his elders, delivering Acknowledgements of Country in language on Wiradjuri country "so Aboriginal people can be heard".

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Jurrah Penrith follows in the footsteps of his elders, delivering Acknowledgements of Country in language on Wiradjuri country "so Aboriginal people can be heard".