LOCAL Government NSW ((LGNSW) is calling for more female representation on elected councils in NSW. Council representatives from across the state gathered in Sydney on Friday for the peak body’s International Women’s Day event. Mayor Darcy Byrne, President of LGNSW, said the event was an excellent opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the role of women […]
The City of Coffs Harbour’s draft Video Surveillance in Public Areas Policy includes a raft of safeguard measures covering privacy, strictly controlled rights of access and legal covenants.
CITY of Coffs Harbour is proposing to give police live access to its closed-circuit television (CCTV) network. But to do so will require a change to the City’s Video Surveillance in Public Areas Policy, with Council resolving at its meeting on 26 February to place a new draft policy on public exhibition for feedback. “A […]
City Centre Masterplan Committee Chair Oliver Gee said the pending opening of the Highway Bypass will be a watershed moment for the Coffs Harbour CBD.
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council has voted to recoup CBD Special Business Rate revenue deferred in 2020/21 due to Covid. The move comes after Council’s City Centre Masterplan Committee asked for options to continue funding activation initiatives in the city centre. In reviewing available options, City staff presented the option of ‘catching up’ the shortfall […]
City of Coffs Harbour will look to join the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils power-buying group through a scheme known as the Program for Energy & Environmental Risk Solutions.
CITY of Coffs Harbour will move to join other councils and lock-in a power supply deal set to deliver “significant financial benefit”. At its meeting on 26 February, Council resolved to give the General Manager delegated authority to enter into a Power Purchasing Agreement. The City currently buys ‘black’ power from Shell Energy for small […]
A review led by Transport for NSW will recommend a legal minimum age between 12 and 16 for riding an e-bike in NSW. Photo: NSW Gov.
A MINIMUM age to ride an e-bike is being introduced in NSW. Under current NSW Road Rules, a child of any age can ride an e-bike and bicycle riders of any age can carry passengers if the bike’s design allows. A review led by Transport for NSW will recommend a legal minimum age between 12 […]
Gurmesh Singh at Coffs Harbour City Square.
GURMESH Singh has again been pre-selected as the Nationals candidate to contest the seat of Coffs Harbour at the March 2027 NSW State Election. The result of Monday night’s vote comes as no surprise, given Mr Singh’s role as leader of the NSW Nationals. “I thank our local Nationals members for their enduring support and […]
OPTIONS to reduce household insurance costs and fix an “unfair funding model” for emergency services will be put to a NSW parliamentary inquiry. While emergency services benefit everyone, most of their funding comes from a levy not everyone pays. The NSW Government says it is committed to removing this Emergency Services Levy (ESL) and replacing […]
Dr Ben Gooden, CSIRO research scientist, surrounded by fleabane weed. Image GRDC
THE NSW Government has granted $1 million to Australia’s national science agency the CSIRO to carry out biocontrol research to help control invasive weeds. Biocontrol reduces weeds by deploying natural biological agents, such as fungi or insects, and is considered increasingly important as an environment-friendly, self-sustaining and cost-effective weed-management tool. Invasive weeds cost Australian agriculture […]
Fair Trading Minister Anoulack Chanthivong launched the ‘Name and Shame’ list on 25 January. Photo: minister’s website.
THE State Government has launched a “Name and Shame” list of real estate agents, property managers and strata managing agents who have faced enforcement action. Available through the NSW Fair Trading website, it allows homeowners, buyers and renters to check if an agent has been fined, suspended or had their licence cancelled. It also includes […]
Even if parked in the shade with the windows partially down, dogs can die in a car in less than six minutes. Photo: GabesDotPhotos/Pexels.
DOG owners tempted to leave their pet in the car when they run to the shops, will soon risk tougher penalties. The State Government is delivering on its election promise to review the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (POCTAA), flagging heavier fines and longer jail sentences. Minister for Agriculture, Regional and Western NSW, […]
