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Thursday, 9 February 2017
Nelson Bay ~ Salamander Bay ~ Shoal Bay ~ Anna Bay ~ Fingal Bay ~ Taylors Beach ~ Soldiers Point ~ Corlette ~ Boat Harbour
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Miracle of Cooper By Mandy ELLIS COOPER Aitchison, born at 27 weeks and one day, 956 grams, transparent skin, 25 percent chance of survival, brain bleed at nine days old with his family told to come and say their goodbyes, is now heading off to kindy at Shoal Bay Public School. Cooper’s mum Samantha ScanesKeith, choking back tears, said, “When you get the call to come say goodbye to your baby, there are no words, walking out of the hospital without your baby is overwhelming, but being told to come say goodbye, I will never forget that feeling.” “That night, I prayed and prayed for a miracle, I cried, I stayed by his side.” “Some 30 hours later, the doctors told me his stats were on the good side, and for me to go home and get some rest.”
Cooper in ICU at nine days old.
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By Jo FINN
character and uncertainty regarding height limits are central concerns earmarked
THE desire to retain Nelson Bay’s low rise “coastal village”
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for discussion at the Tomaree Ratepayers and Residents Association (TRRA) General Meeting on 21 February.
Convenor of the Planning Committee Nigel Waters told News Of The Area that the association was not against
more investment in the area, but “quality low to medium rise developments” would assist in preserving Nelson
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Bay’s natural assets. “There is a lack
of
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