The ten new probationary constables are excited to get started. Photo: Coffs-Clarence Police District.
TEN new crimefighters are now serving the Coffs Coast following an attestation ceremony last week at the NSW Police Force Academy in Goulburn. The new probationary constables began their work with the Coffs-Clarence Police District on Monday, 4 May. “This is a great day for the Coffs Coast and an important boost to police numbers […]
BELLINGEN Shire Council has released the findings of its Waterfall Way Business and Community Impact Survey, capturing the far-reaching effects of the nine-week road closure on residents, businesses and community organisations. The key link road connecting Bellingen to Dorrigo and beyond was closed after a landslip at Gordonville Cutting on January 19. The survey, which […]
The draft Voluntary Planning Agreement is tied to a development application for a subdivision of land which would see the creation of three community title lots.
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council voted to place the draft Opal Cove Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) on public exhibition at its meeting on 23 April. The draft VPA is tied to a development application for a subdivision of land which would see the creation of three community title lots, demolition of existing Opal Cove Resort […]
DEAR News Of The Area, ON Thursday 30 April I locked my pushbike to the fence at home as I usually do when I leave it. I came back to it about half an hour later to use it again and started to unlock it with the key, which started to bend and then it […]
DEAR News Of The Area, COUNCIL’S dogged pursuit of the redevelopment of the Jetty Foreshores illustrates the downside of voting above the line in elections. It allows individuals, who, standing alone, would attract minimal votes, to gain selection based on a flow of preferences from a strong representative within the group structure, often then leading […]
DEAR News Of The Area, IN TERMS of looking after its own, Coffs Harbour fails miserably as it becomes too expensive, with the very people who built it now struggling or being pushed out. The high cost-of-living worldwide takes much of the blame but it should not absolve local bad leadership or play into hands […]
A fencing demonstration by the Duellists Fencing Club Coffs Harbour.
The top five cats in the Neutered Short Hair category. The winner was a Russian Blue (second from left). A fencing demonstration by the Duellists Fencing Club Coffs Harbour. Cookery judge Gloria Hyatt tests the scones. Winner of the Best Scone, Ben Boyce. Banana Growers Association members Wally Gately, David Pike and Liz Knoblock. The […]
Budaabang Bari Dancers performing at the Buluunggal Festival. Photo: Jessica Miller.
Budaabang Bari Dancers performing at the Buluunggal Festival. Photo: Jessica Miller. Te Whānau Mānihera from Aotearoa performed a number of dances including a haka. Photo: Jessica Miller. Janie Smith, Nopera Pikari, Uncle Martin Ballangarry and Kiki Marama. Photo: Jessica Miller. Rhys Pavey operating Uncle Bud’s smoker. Photo: Jessica Miller. The Budaabang Bari Dancers. Photo: Jessica […]
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher are facing questions about the budget. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
POTENTIAL changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax in the federal budget would not be breaking the trust of voters, the treasurer says. As Jim Chalmers prepares to hand down his fifth budget, the government faces accusations it is coming after “mum and dad” investors as family trusts join capital gains tax discounts and […]
Sylvie Creenaune, Cr Graeme Shephard, Uncle Allan Phillips, Mayor Steve Allan, Uncle Cecil Briggs, Derek McCarthy from the NSW Reconstruction Authority and Council General Manager Mark Griffioen.
Sylvie Creenaune, Cr Graeme Shephard, Uncle Allan Phillips, Mayor Steve Allan, Uncle Cecil Briggs, Derek McCarthy from the NSW Reconstruction Authority and Council General Manager Mark Griffioen. The community-led artwork featured on the bridge panels. BELLINGEN Shire Council officially opened the Bielsdown River footbridge on Thursday 23 April. In attendance were Dorrigo school students, Gumbaynggirr […]
