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MAN TO FACE TRIAL OVER COFFS TRAWLER FIRE

A Gold Coast man charged over a trawler fire in Coffs Harbour almost two years ago will soon face trial.

It’s alleged Damien Wheeler, a 19 year old deckhand on Kim Ocean at the time, set fire to the vessel in the marina.

Police say the trawler’s engine then started, causing it to ram into a yacht, which sank soon after.

Wheeler has waived his right to a committal hearing.

A date for his trial will be set next month.

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