coffscoast NOTA, Author at Coffs Coast News Of The Area

Bogged: Bellingen Show cancelled due to waterlogged ground

The waterlogged showgrounds would not have coped with the preparation let alone the footfall of thousands of Bellingen Show visitors. The waterlogged showgrounds would not have coped with the preparation let alone the footfall of thousands of Bellingen Show visitors. THE Bellingen Show, scheduled for 24-25 May, has been cancelled due to the condition of […]

Community, Regional

Forest campaigner promises hunger strike at NSW Parliament

A COFFS COAST grandfather says he has been left “no other option” but to undertake a hunger strike for the protection of forests. Peter Elzer has history placing his personal wellbeing on the line for causes he is passionate about. In 2023 he completed a 2048 kilometre walking journey from Melbourne to Seventeen Seventy in […]

Entertainment

Sawtell screening of ‘The Koalas’ to shed light on unprecedented challenges

COFFS Coast audiences have the opportunity to go on a journey into the lives of individual koalas, led by charismatic characters Wonnie, Bexley, Tom, Baz, Coral and adorable joeys Hope and Pala. In “The Koalas”, these seven characters are ambassadors for all koalas facing threats to their ongoing survival. As their stories unfold, the audience […]

Government, Health

Council calls on development industry to manage run-off

CITY of Coffs Harbour reminds developers, builders and earthmovers to prioritise installation and maintenance of effective sediment and erosion control measures on all construction sites. After a wet first half of the year and with more heavy rain forecast this week, the City is emphasising the importance of preventing sediment and soil runoff from contaminating […]

Printed Edition

Coffs Coast News Of The Area 23 MAY 2025

National

Southern Cross University scientists land jobs at Lizard Island Research Station

SOUTHERN Cross University (SCU) researchers Dr Emily Howells and Dr David Abrego have recently taken the reins at the Lizard Island Research Station (LIRS) in the northern Great Barrier Reef. Both were previously based at the University’s National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour. Dr Howells said the partners in life and marine science have […]

Community, Regional

Foreshores rezoning proposal placed on public exhibition

State Government imagery of the Jetty Foreshores proposal. Photos: PDNSW. A PLANNING proposal to redevelop the Jetty Foreshores precinct has been placed on public exhibition, with Coffs Coast residents invited to have their say. To support residents to share their views, a webinar will be held on Tuesday 27 May 2025 from 6-7:30 pm, with […]

Government, Regional

Tiered fee system proposed for National Park camping

CONCERNS have been raised that tiered pricing for camping in National Parks could leave the pursuit beyond the reach of struggling families. A consultation paper was released last month by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, which sets out proposed changes to the camping fee system for national parks and reserves in NSW. The […]

Sport

AFL North Coast junior ladder leaders

MORE than a month into the season, and the cream is rising to the top of the AFL North Coast junior competition. The Bellingen Bulldogs sit at the top of the Youth Girls 17s competition, undefeated, as they look to defend their premiership. Port Macquarie Magpies lead the way in the Under 16 Boys, with […]

Community

Substantial’ opposition to reduced meeting frequency

CITY of Coffs Harbour councillor Tony Judge has highlighted “substantial community opposition” to a proposal to adjust the frequency of Council meetings from fortnightly to monthly. Currently, Ordinary Council meetings are held generally on the second and fourth Thursday of each month (February to December). Under the proposed change, the elected Council would meet generally […]