THE South Coffs Community Garden (SCCG) has received a $15,632 NSW Government grant under the 2025 Community Building Partnership program. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the grant will enable the Community Garden to install a freestanding polycarbonate greenhouse to allow year-round production of seedlings, cuttings and plants. In its grant application, the SCCG […]

COMMUNITIES across NSW are being asked which towns and specific locations should be commemorated with a blue plaque to create a Freedom Ride Blue Plaque Trail, honouring a significant chapter in Australia’s civil rights movement. The 1965 Freedom Ride brought national attention to racial injustice and discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Taking […]

VIVIAN Simpson is speaking out to promote the personal benefits of volunteering. The recent recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of his community service, Mr Simpson has been involved with Sawtell Catholic Care, providing aged care; Coffs Harbour Salvation Army, providing welfare and emergency services; the Federal Government’s community […]

City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams and Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan celebrate with newly minted Australian citizens at Yarrila Place. Kevin Hogan MP, Badar and Shazeb Baig and Mayor Williams. Kevin Hogan MP, Isayas Seda, Birhane Kitla, Okuba Getahun and Mayor Williams. Kevin Hogan MP, Bae No and Mayor Williams. THEY came […]

NEW laws will be proposed by the Greens in the NSW Parliament in October that would make people responsible for keeping their cat safely at home and give councils the discretion to regulate and enforce cat containment measures in priority areas. Greens MP and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson said, “The failure of the […]

Town entry statements designed by Fisher Design + Architecture. Gumbaynggirr artist Honey Cairns with her artworks ‘Our People’ and ‘Mother’s Blessing’. Brentyn Lugnan with ‘Old Man Dreaming’. Lisa Kelly with her artwork Gaagal Wajaarr (Ocean Country). NEW town entry signs will be installed later this year on the approaches to the main townships in the […]

GeoLink’s Richard Elliott, Barcoo Community Garden user Christine, and Community Development Manager at Mission Australia Housing Jesse Taylor. Residents of Toormina’s Barcoo Court at their award winning community garden. MISSION Australia Housing’s Barcoo Community Garden in Toormina has won the Australian Housing Institute’s Brighter Futures Award for a Tenant Led Initiative. These awards recognise and […]