HAYLEY Kitching has had the run of her life. The Coffs Harbour athlete broke the Australian Short Track record for the fastest time in the women’s 1000m event. The 21-year-old set the national record while competing for Pennsylvania State University during last month’s Nittany Lion Challenge in Pennsylvania. Her time of 2:38.45 broke the national […]
Polytunnels are not farm buildings, according to the Land and Environment Court. Photo: Val Vannet.
THE NSW Land and Environment Court (NSW LEC) recently decided in favour of an appeal against a Development Control Order issued by the City of Coffs Harbour on 6 December 2024, requiring a landowner to stop construction of polytunnels on the basis of them being a form of ‘farm buildings’, which required development consent. The […]
MORE than 600 drivers were detected allegedly driving with drugs in their systems during a statewide police traffic operation last week. Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers) commenced at 12am on Thursday 12 February and concluded at 4am on Sunday 15 February, targeting people driving while affected by alcohol, drugs and fatigue. During the operation, […]
Disagreements about what should be included in the GKNP continue. Photo: Tim Cadman.
FORESTRY Australia, a not‑for‑profit, independent professional association representing more than 1,100 scientists, practitioners, and farm forest growers, has released information showing well-managed forests are “critical to Australia meeting its emissions reduction targets”. The organisation says its Forest Carbon Balance Evidence Review brings together the latest science on forest carbon dynamics and demonstrates that sustainable forest […]
DEAR News Of The Area, NEW Liberal leader Angus Taylor promises that by returning to Liberal values he will restore our standard of living, protect our way of life and restore the Australian dream of home ownership. In trying to sell this snake oil, he turns a blind eye to the fact that successive Liberal/Nationals […]
North Coast Under 14s kicked off their season with a 2-1 win over Maitland. Two goals from Raman Dalaf secured an opening win for North Coast Under 15s. NORTH Coast opened their Premier Youth campaign with two wins and three defeats against Maitland FC at Coffs Coast Synthetics on Sunday, but it was a day […]
L925I significantly reduces the efficacy of pyrethroid miticides in managing affected mite populations.
THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has confirmed the first case of Varroa mite pyrethroid resistance in the state. Laboratory testing at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute identified a known genetic mutation, L925I, which causes pyrethroid resistance in Varroa mites. DPIRD Honey Bee Technical Specialist, Elizabeth Frost, said L925I significantly reduces […]
THERE is a great deal happening across Coffs Harbour, but our focus remains clear – delivering on Council’s core responsibilities: strong infrastructure, well-maintained public spaces, sound financial management and services that support our community every day. As we prepare for the opening of the Coffs Harbour Bypass later this year, our role is to ensure […]
Molly Croft, the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year, with Minister Jodie Harrison (left), her mother Ange, and Minister Jihad Dib. Photo: Salty Dingo.
NOMINATIONS for the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are now open, with family, friends and work mates urged to help celebrate the enormous positive impact of volunteers across the state. The awards are in their 20th year and are run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the outstanding work of volunteers in […]
Maroons and Kangaroos star Kalyn Ponga is a step closer to also being able to play for New Zealand. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
THE NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin in years, opening the door for New Zealand and England internationals to play if they hail from NSW or Queensland. Under previous rules, no player was able to run out on the interstate arena if they had chosen to represent the Kiwis or Lions […]
