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Protesters block Bellingen main street

BELLINGEN’S main street was blocked on Wednesday 7 October, by a group of young protesters. The protest coincided with the opening of the 2026 National Forestry Symposium in Canberra, where officials, government bodies and organisations gathered to discuss “social license” and “effective engagement” within the forestry industry. The protesters, self-named forest defenders, stopped traffic on […]

Police

Northern Region command Police officer charged with common assault following alleged domestic violence incident

A NSW Police Officer attached to a Northern Region command has been charged following an alleged domestic violence incident. About 10.30pm on Friday 2 October 2026, police were called to an address following reports of a domestic violence incident. Officers spoke to all parties involved and no injuries were reported. Police commenced inquiries into the […]

Government

Moonee concert goes over a treat

From left, Margret and Laura in full cry. Sing Australia giving the Moonee Markets some fond memories. Robert Smallwood and his merry carollers. SING Australia Coffs Harbour recently gave a performance at Moonee Markets, regaling patrons with old classics and timeworn favourites, beginning with the dulcet strains of ‘Hello Dolly’. Sing Australia is a nation-wide […]

Featured

Men’s Health Education Rural Van returns to the Coffs Coast

Rotary clubs united at the BBQ: Sawtell Rotary’s John Turner and Bruce Hall, Coffs Harbour Rotary’s Glen James, Woolgoolga Rotary’s Alison Ratliff, and Sawtell Rotary’s Peter Paff. Coffs Harbour Rotary Club member Tony James and, from Sawtell Rotary, Gerry DeGabrielle. Woolgoolga Rotary Club members Michelle and Peter McIntosh. The Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Transgrid’s bushfire prevention work complete

WITH much of Australia bracing for heightened bushfire danger this summer and authorities calling for early preparations for the season ahead, Transgrid has completed its bushfire prevention throughout NSW. Transgrid’s transmission network spans 12,200km and its prevention work included extensive surveys, inspections and preventative maintenance. About half of Transgrid’s annual maintenance expenditure is directed to […]

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Time to nominate for Sawtellian of the Year 2027

NOW is the time for locals to consider who they would like to see recognised for having made a significant contribution to the Sawtell community. Nominations have opened for the two categories in 2027 – Sawtellian, and Young Sawtellian, of the Year. Sawtellian of the Year has been running for many years and at noon […]

Highlights

Euthanised koala’s injuries raise concerns

A VETERINARY report and an autopsy report, written by Port Macquarie Koala Hospital and released through a freedom of information request, have raised concerns for the Friends of Pine Creek (FOPC) about the koala that was euthanised after being found in an active logging compartment. According to FOPC, Ben, as the koala was named by […]

Highlights

Former midwife publishes children’s story

WHEN tough health challenges led to medical retirement from her 30-year career in nursing and midwifery, Coffs Harbour’s Donna Houghton turned to thinking about her bucket list. Leaping out from the list was to write and publish a children’s book. So, she did. Today it is written, illustrated and published and Ms Houghton is happy […]

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Coffs backs push for action on worker exploitation

COFFS City Council has affirmed its commitment – and alignment with community mood – to relieving the inhumane conditions facing temporary farm workers in the region. Last week Council unanimously supported a motion, moved by Councillor Tony Judge, to work with Nambucca Valley Council to submit a motion on addressing modern slavery to the upcoming […]

Community, Government, Local News, Regional

Jetty Foreshore rezoning proposal approved

BRUCE Weir, who was at the initial announcement of the Jetty Foreshores revitalisation proposal and has actively campaigned against it ever since, has launched another scathing Facebook attack on local and state government officials. “A decision on the foreshores is done and dusted,” Mr Weir wrote. “Despite not one senior bureaucrat or Government Minister ever […]