March 25, 2026
‘Ready to fight’: first-term MP rises to leadership MP Kellie Sloane (centre) is the new leader of the NSW Liberal Party. Photo: Kellie Sloane MP FB.
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‘Ready to fight’: first-term MP rises to leadership

THE Liberal party’s latest leader has thrown down the gauntlet, vowing to fight with her ailing party as a crucial election looms. First-term MP Kellie Sloane completed her meteoric ascent to the top of the NSW Liberals on Friday after her predecessor Mark Speakman gave way to mounting pressure and resigned. With just 18 months […]

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Kororo Public School raises $9,800 in prizes Kororo Public School pupils Josie, Toby and Emerald Fidge.
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Kororo Public School raises $9,800 in prizes

A RAFFLE has been launched to support a wellbeing officer role at Kororo Public School, with almost $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. The Kororo Public School P&C’s “Support Kororo, Win Big!” raffle will be drawn on Wednesday, 17 December. Entries close at 4pm that day. It’s the local school P&C’s biggest community raffle […]

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Thirteenth koala count successful in Bongil Bongil National Park
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Thirteenth koala count successful in Bongil Bongil National Park

THE community koala surveys held annually in Bongil Bongil National Park have concluded for 2025. All five surveys this year were conducted during clear, calm and relatively warm nights, in stark contrast to the previous survey season, when two nights were washed out and strong winds hampered most of the surveys. Enthusiasm for the surveys, […]

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Liz Stringer’s Bowra show to support the Nambucca Youthie Liz Stringer. Photo: Archie Chew.
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Liz Stringer’s Bowra show to support the Nambucca Youthie

A LONG time advocate for social equity, in particular housing security, singer-songwriter Liz Stinger’s Bowraville show on Saturday will serve as a fundraiser for the Nambucca Youthie. Officially the Nambucca Valley Youth Services Centre, the Youthie has been a vital community hub in Nambucca Heads for more than 20 years. The Youthie is a grassroots […]

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Much-loved Carols By The Sea returns to Woolgoolga Woolgoolga Beach Reserve fills up for a festive sing-song.
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Much-loved Carols By The Sea returns to Woolgoolga

Woolgoolga Beach Reserve fills up for a festive sing-song. Local firies support the Carols By The Sea event. The family-friendly event is always a hit with locals. THE much-loved Carols By The Sea returns to the Woolgoolga Beach Reserve on Friday, 19 December. Billed as festive fun and an unforgettable evening celebrating community, the Christmas […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Coffs Neuro Physio – Helping you live, your way Coffs Neuro Physio is helping locals move, recover, and thrive after diagnosis.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Coffs Neuro Physio – Helping you live, your way

Coffs Neuro Physio is helping locals move, recover, and thrive after diagnosis. Coffs Neuro Physio is helping locals move, recover, and thrive after diagnosis. NAVIGATING life with a neurological condition can be overwhelming – but support is closer than you think. At Coffs Neuro Physio, a dedicated team of neurological and vestibular physiotherapists is helping […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Life Skills development tailored to individual NDIS goals Participants learn practical skills that make everyday life easier - such as budgeting, managing money, planning, organisation, communication, problem-solving and social connection.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Life Skills development tailored to individual NDIS goals

Participants learn practical skills that make everyday life easier – such as budgeting, managing money, planning, organisation, communication, problem-solving and social connection. Participants learn practical skills that make everyday life easier – such as budgeting, managing money, planning, organisation, communication, problem-solving and social connection. BUILDING independence and confidence is at the heart of every NDIS […]

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Feral deer community information sessions Feral deer are an increasing concern on the North Coast.
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Feral deer community information sessions

LOCAL Land Services is inviting community members and landholders to attend a feral deer information session to learn more about the growing impact of feral deer in the Coffs Harbour, Orara Valley, Sandy Beach and Woolgoolga areas. Feral deer are becoming an increasing concern, damaging native vegetation, threatening wildlife, and reducing agricultural productivity. The sessions […]

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