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$15,000 fine for habitat damage
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Sixers pip Heat in Coffs thriller
Maureen’s the Sawtellian of the Year By Andrea FERRARI MAUREEN Darby was named Sawtellian of the Year 2026, presented by Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, at the village Fun Day on Thursday 1 January. Maureen was nominated by an anonymous community member for leading the Uniting Church of Sawtell's Uniting U with Friendship, Inspiration and Training program (UUFIT). In nominating Maureen, the nominee said she transformed the church hall into a multipurpose community hub attracting
q Sawtellian of the Year 2026 Maureen Darby with Coffs Mayor Nikki Williams and Gurmesh Singh MP.
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By Andrew VIVIAN
Forestry clean-up questioned
A NEWS Of The Area reader has raised concerns that Forestry Corporation NSW
(FCNSW) contractors have left Orara East State Forest in a “dangerous mess”.
The Forest floor debris has the potential to be a major bushfire contributor
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