Lismore and north coast
National doctor register a must: Minister
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There are renewed calls for a national register of health professionals.
MP alarmed at obstetrician investigation delay
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Lismore MP Thomas George says allegations about the former obstetrician Roman Hasil are alarming.
Motorcycles stolen during Lennox Head rally
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Police say six bike thefts marred an otherwise peaceful and successful motorbike rally in Lennox Head at the weekend.
Water bomber to take aim at north coast bushfires
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A water bomber plane is to be based on the New South Wales north coast during the peak of the bushfire season for the first time.
More women will come forward against doctor: accuser
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One of 10 women who have made complaints against a former NSW obstetrician says she knows of other women who are yet to come forward.
Woman 'tried to kill 82yo neighbour'
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A Coffs Harbour woman has been charged with grievous bodily harm with attempt to murder after her elderly neighbour was violently attacked.
Doctor investigated over hospital complaints
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A former NSW doctor is being investigated over complaints at a hospital in the state's north.
Tweed council hunts asbestos dumper
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The Tweed Shire Council is seeking public help in finding those responsible for dumping asbestos on Scenic Drive earlier this week.
87yo 'murderer' may face court from hospital
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An 87-year-old man may face murder charges from his NSW north coast hospital.
North coast police to get two Tasers
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Tasers are being rolled out to police stations across New South Wales, but the north coast will only get two of the stun-guns.
Long weekend drivers warned of double demerits
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If you are thinking about speeding, drink-driving or not wearing a seatbelt over the long weekend, police are warning double demerit points apply.
87yo to face court over stabbing murder
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An 87-year-old man will face court on the north coast of NSW today charged with murdering his 86-year-old wife.
'Small fortune' found outside charity store
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Police say a large amount of cash has been accidentally left with a bag of clothes given to a charity on the New South Wales far north coast.
Planning underway to stop dolphin strandings
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A Queensland authority on marine life says at least five dolphins have been trapped in a northern New South Wales lake in recent years.
Kyogle Mayor won't contest NOROC leadership
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Kyogle's new Mayor, Ross Brown, says he will not be putting his hand up to head the Northern Rivers Regional Organisation of Councils (NOROC) or the Pacific Highway Task Force.
Police yet to name road crash victim
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Police have not released the name of a 61-year-old man who died in a car accident near Casino yesterday afternoon.
Mum and baby dolphin freed after 2 weeks
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A dolphin and her baby have finally been captured after being trapped in a lake on the New South Wales north coast for two weeks.
Clarence council reviews global crisis impacts
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Another council on the New South Wales mid-north coast is assessing the impacts of the current turmoil on global financial markets.
Lieshout elected Tweed Shire Mayor
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The Tweed Shire Council in northern New South Wales has a new mayor.
Another rescue bid for stranded dolphins
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Another attempt will be made today to rescue two dolphins that are believed to have been trapped in a small northern New South Wales lake for about a fortnight.
New mayor for Kyogle
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Kyogle residents and the council have a new mayor for the first time in nine years.
'Unvaccinated kids' linked to whooping cough spike
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There has been a significant spike in the figures for whooping cough cases in northern New South Wales.
Airline calls for Fed Govt rural subsidy
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The New South Wales airline Regional Express wants the Federal Government to do more to help maintain air links to smaller rural centres.
Polglase considers mayoral run
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The man who headed a Tweed Heads council that was sacked is still deciding whether to seek the northern New South Wales shire's top job later today.
REX expects to lose more rural flights
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The airline Regional Express says it is expecting more towns to lose air services as fuel prices and cost pressures rise.
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