May 31, 2026

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Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility Changing a long-standing youth conviction principle would only lead to future criminal offending, advocates say, following the release of a review. Photo: NSW Police.
Government, Police

Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility

LEGAL advocates have welcomed a report’s recommendations into a presumption that children under 14 are “incapable of evil”, urging a state not to tinker with the long-standing principle, despite a drop in youth convictions. A NSW review of doli incapax was released on Saturday after it was launched by the state Labor government in May […]

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Coffs Council says ‘No’ to mining exploration near catchments
Government

Coffs Council says ‘No’ to mining exploration near catchments

CITY of Coffs Harbour councillors have voted unanimously to co-sign a letter from Clarence Valley Council to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, requesting the prohibition of mineral exploration and mining in the Clarence drinking water catchment. Councillor Tony Judge moved the motion to co-sign the letter, after the Clarence Valley Council requested support. […]

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Valla Beach site part of statewide plan to deliver 600 new homes Land in the vicinity of Langsford Way and Anderson Park, Valla Beach has been identified by the State Government as a site to deliver more than 160 new homes.
Community, Government

Valla Beach site part of statewide plan to deliver 600 new homes

A SITE in the village of Valla Beach has been earmarked by the NSW Government as having the potential to deliver more than 160 new homes, as part of its ongoing Building Homes for NSW initiative. The announcement follows the latest phase of a statewide government property audit which identified seven surplus land parcels capable […]

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Flood study adopted for Moonee Creek Moonee Creek.
Government

Flood study adopted for Moonee Creek

A COMPREHENSIVE Moonee Creek Flood Study was adopted by City of Coffs Harbour Council at its meeting on 25 September following a public exhibition period. The report incorporates changes to the floodplain since the last study (1998) and extends the researched area to capture all of the tributaries and developed parts of the catchment. It […]

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New vehicles to support disaster response across regional NSW The government says the addition of these vehicles to the NSW SES fleet across regional parts of the state will increase volunteers’ ability to access isolated communities and perform critical rescues during flooding.
Government

New vehicles to support disaster response across regional NSW

DISASTER response and recovery operations will be strengthened as the NSW Government delivers new emergency vehicles across the state. The vehicles are part of the Government’s fleet replacement program, ensuring NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers have the latest, purpose-built equipment. Included in this year’s flood rescue fleet upgrades are 10 new High Clearance Vehicles […]

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Blood drive campaign in honour of former Council employee City of Coffs Harbour City Infrastructure Acting Director Daniel Noble, Planning Engineer Aaron Stoja and WHS and Wellbeing Business Partner Kalinda Gosewisch.
Government

Blood drive campaign in honour of former Council employee

THE City of Coffs Harbour is calling on the community to roll up their sleeves and donate as part of the 2025 Local Government Blood Drive. This year, the campaign carries special meaning locally. The City is proudly dedicating its participation in this year’s drive to Jared Amies, a former Council employee who sadly passed […]

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State Government to convene regional advisory group
Government

State Government to convene regional advisory group

THE Premier and Minister for Regional NSW will convene an advisory group to address the challenges faced by people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of the state. Announced at the 2025 Bush Summit, the NSW Premier’s “Rural, Remote & Regional Advisory Council” (PRRRAC) will meet twice annually with Premier Chris Minns […]

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Rate cuts welcomed, but cost of living still looms over regional Australia Regional businesses continue to suffer. Photo: stock image, Canva.
Business, Government

Rate cuts welcomed, but cost of living still looms over regional Australia

THE Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 percent on Tuesday 13 August, has been welcomed as a positive step for households across the nation, particularly the three million families managing mortgages. The reduction equates to a saving of $74 per month on a $500,000 mortgage. Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, who is […]

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Bello Council hits emissions reduction target Solar panels on Bellingen Shire Council roof.
Government

Bello Council hits emissions reduction target

BELLINGEN Shire Council has exceeded its goal of a 45 percent reduction in fuel and electricity emissions, five years earlier than the target of 2030. Council has been implementing energy efficiency actions and installing solar panels since 2010, and in 2019 declared a climate emergency, setting a target of a 45 percent reduction in fuel […]

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Online maps show Council’s recent mowing work Lawnmowing at Brelsford Park.
Government

Online maps show Council’s recent mowing work

RESIDENTS can now access an online map which shows when a City of Coffs Harbour-managed grassed area was last mown – and when the cutting blades are scheduled to return. “The digital mowing maps are easy to navigate and you can see how a parcel of land will be mown – like whether it’s a […]

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