Local, national and world news for the Coffs Coast, NSW | Thursday 28 August, 2008
Stabbed in the back as classes close
Parents of students at William Bayldon Public School were told of the plan at a meeting earlier this week, which sparked tears from some and anger from many. P & C vice president, Kate Pollard, said parents were not happy at the loss of the two classrooms. "We accepted the Education Department taking...-
NC pollies revolt on power sale
Today, a special session of State Parliament was expected to vote on the Iemma government's power privatisation bill but... -
Danger inflames as fire season starts
The Coffs Harbour City, Bellingen, Nambucca and Kempsey local government areas are covered by the new regime. During the... -
Major intensity
Throughout the six hours, racing was only slowed down twice by a safety-car period. One was for a team that had lost a... -
Bowled over by success
Proving that our city is top of the tourism game in the region, tourist attractions in the city have made a huge impression... -
Residents in limbo over stink report
A small but determined group of residents gathered at Coffs Harbour City council chambers on Monday night to hear from air...
Australian news
Govt approves expansion of Beverley mine
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has approved the expansion of South Australia's Beverley uranium mine.Age and SMH journos to strike
Journalists at Fairfax newspapers The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age have voted to strike until Monday, the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance says.Gillard roasts 'spineless' Costello
Former treasurer Peter Costello is a politician without a spine, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard says.Flavell case 'may merit criminal charge'
Queensland's Crime and Misconduct Commission has been asked to consider recommending criminal charges be laid against a former top government bureaucrat.
World news
Gunmen kidnap Israeli in Nigeria
Gunmen kidnapped an Israeli national from his residence in Nigeria's southern oil hub of Port Harcourt, police say.Seventy immigrants die in boat off Malta
Seventy would-be illegal African immigrants to Europe perished when their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea.Police told to shoot religious rioters
Indian police were ordered to shoot on sight to end Hindu-Christian clashes as Pope Benedict "firmly condemned" violence that has killed at least nine people.Keep going: Clinton's defiant vow
Her White House dream may be over, but Hillary Clinton vowed to always "keep going" in a clear message that she has no plans to exit the political arena.
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