Erosion control measures in Coffs Harbour.
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 […]
Co-Directors of Lizard Island Research Station (LIRS) and Southern Cross University lecturers Dr David Abrego and Dr Emily Howells. Photo: Australian Museum.
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 […]
State Government imagery of the Jetty Foreshores proposal. Photos: PDNSW.
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 […]
The proposed tiered fee system for campgrounds in national parks (per site per night). Image: NPWS.
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 […]
Cr Tony Judge is urging community members to have their say on a proposal relating to Council meeting frequency. Photo: supplied.
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 […]
It's over, for now. The Nationals have split from the federal coalition with the Liberals. Photo: AAP Image.
NUCLEAR energy has blown up a political agreement between the Nationals and the Liberals after leaders failed to reach common ground, but left the door open for a reconciliation. The traditional political marriage couldn’t be consecrated following a disastrous result for the coalition at the federal election with the Nationals standing firm on wanting to […]
Volunteers at last year’s Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre Open Day.
AS AUSTRALIA marks Neighbourhood Centre Week between 12–18 May and gears up for National Volunteer Week between 20–26 May, Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre is taking the opportunity to honour the backbone of its operations – its dedicated volunteers. “Neighbourhood Centres exist to deliver local solutions that help communities thrive, and at the heart of ours are […]
Tropical Soda Apple. Photo: NSW DPI.
THE NSW Government will deliver $10 million to local councils to target high-risk weeds across the state. The Weeds Action Program funds local councils, known as Local Control Authorities (LCA), to detect and respond quickly to incursions of new high-risk weeds. The program focuses on prevention and early intervention to stop the spread of problem […]
Coaches are replacing some trains between Coffs and Sydney Central while refurbishments continue.
LOCAL rail travellers are questioning NSW TrainLink’s handling and timing of service cutbacks. For the next 12 months, refurbishment of the state’s existing XPT train fleet means there will be a premium coach service between Grafton and Sydney Central. There will be two services each way daily, providing an express and a selected stops service […]
THE City of Coffs Harbour Council endorsed seven local tourism representatives to join the Destination Coffs Coast Committee (DCCC) at its 1 May meeting. “The committee plays a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of tourism and the visitor economy on the Coffs Coast, providing advice, advocacy and leadership in close collaboration with the […]
