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Fri, 23/12/2022 - 12:51

I had to drop something to Re at work early on a Sunday morning. On the way home I thought I’d go sit in a cafe with my laptop like one of those fancy-shmancy people. I rarely do this but the house is a mess and I wanted to …

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Fri, 23/12/2022 - 11:56
Finally. The Department of Justice has finally taken on True the Vote, the right-wing group behind wrongful challenge of hundreds of thousands of legal Georgia voters. The True the Vote challenges were the central subject of the film Vigilante, Georgia’s Vote Suppression Hitman created by the Palast Investigative Fund team.... READ MORE
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Fri, 23/12/2022 - 11:48
If you have been a reader or subscriber of this blog, please take a moment to visit FrameLab, my new Substack newsletter at http://georgelakoff.substack.com. It’s free to subscribe, but the generosity of our paid subscribers helps make this work possible. Here’s an excerpt from our latest post analyzing how Elon Musk is using Twitter to […]
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Fri, 23/12/2022 - 10:28
I was rather intrigued by the understanding of The Western Traffic Commissioner’s decision not to fine Stagecoach South West for their utter incompetence in running a bus service. He says (and I’m quoting directly): Without having made a decision, I remarked to the operator that this appeared not to be a case where a formal... Read more
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Fri, 23/12/2022 - 08:52

THE 2022 Support-a-Family Christmas Appeal has come to an end and Nicole Hayes from Lifeline North Coast, Leon Walsh and Phil Hartmann from St Vincent de Paul Society, Jose Porcia from The Salvation Army and Matt Harris and Mandy Dawkins from Lifehouse Care would like to extend a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to the community of...

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Fri, 23/12/2022 - 08:50

SAWTELL Super Fun Day is one of those events that promises something for everyone and according to Keith Bensley, Organising Committee Chairperson, 2023 is no exception. It’s an early start, with the Fun Run kicking off the annual Fun Day. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us....

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Fri, 23/12/2022 - 08:42

TWO projects receiving funding from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF) will benefit the Mid North Coast community, including people on the Coffs Coast. The batyr program, which aims to normalise help-seeking to improve health and social outcomes for 700-plus youth across Mid North Coast communities, receives $49,000 and Epilepsy Action Australia’s Youth Peer Support...

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Fri, 23/12/2022 - 08:40

THE Mums and Bubs tennis program at Woolgoolga Tennis Club is one of 24 tennis clubs, associations and councils across NSW to share in more than $347,000 in round three of the NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh swung by the club on Wednesday 7 December to celebrate the...

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Fri, 23/12/2022 - 08:37

A COFFS Harbour man can’t wait to reunite with his children living overseas after scoring $200,000 in a recent Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw. The North Coast resident won the guaranteed 1st Prize in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1600 on Thursday 14 December 2022. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...

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