CITY of Coffs Harbour will undertake an expression of interest process to gauge interest from third parties in developing an affordable housing proposal at two CBD sites. Council hopes to attract Tier 1 Community Housing Providers who will develop No.38 and 41 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour as affordable housing. Both blocks are owned by the […]
Tender awarded for next stage of sewerage project
THE next phase of the Sewering Coastal Villages project has received the green light from Bellingen Shire Council, with the awarding of a $5.6 million tender to Ledonne Construction Pty Ltd. The tender covers the installation of 226 individual Pressure Sewer units in the villages of Mylestom and Raleigh, the installation of compliant property sanitary […]
Council endorse ‘hybrid’ approach to Jetty renewal
COUNCIL will pursue a “hybrid” approach to the renewal of the Coffs Harbour Jetty structure, endorsing a preliminary design which consists of both structural timber and fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) components. The pier is the last surviving State Government-built jetty in NSW from the late 19th century. According to Council, the timber components of the structure […]
New Deputy Mayor for Bellingen Shire
COUNCILLOR Graeme Shephard was elected as Bellingen Shire Council’s new Deputy Mayor in a unanimous decision at the June council meeting. He replaces former Deputy Mayor Ellie Tree, who recently stepped down from her position. A carpenter by trade, Cr Shephard brings a wealth of local knowledge and connections to his Council roles. Born and […]
Scammers on prowl as Tax Time begins
A recently received scam email. A Commonwealth Bank infographic illustrates that Aussies are scam-aware, but a third of us still miss the clues. Image: CBA. THE clock is now ticking to get annual tax returns in before the 31 October deadline. Sadly, this window provides a veritable hunting ground for scammers, prompting warnings from the […]
Leadership competition invites young leaders to life-changing Power Trip in Canberra
YOUNG rural women and non-binary students in Years 10 to 12 from across Australia will have the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime ‘Power Trip’ to the nation’s capital. Country to Canberra’s (C2C) prestigious Leadership Competition launched on Monday, opening the door for young rural leaders to embark on a four-day leadership experience designed to help […]
Increase in domestic violence, sexual assaults and retail theft, data shows
NEW data reveals rates of domestic violence, sexual assault and retail theft have increased in NSW over the last two years. The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released its latest report on 13 major criminal offences. Stealing from a motor vehicle was the only major offence to show a significant decline […]
Treasurer throws down gauntlet for ‘crucial’ tax reform
THE groundwork has been laid for Australia’s most substantive attempt at tax reform in more than two decades as the treasurer promises to “grasp the nettle” on the thorny issue. Outlining his government’s economic agenda for its second term of parliament, Jim Chalmers threw down the gauntlet to industry, media, civil society and the political […]
E-petition launched to secure additional flood support
AN E-PETITION is now available on the NSW Parliament website calling for upgraded support to assist Hunter and Mid North Coast communities devastated by the May flood. It has now been more than a month since parts of the Mid North Coast were impacted by severe weather which saw more than 5,000 properties inundated and […]
Council endorses Coffs Creek Floodplain plan
A COMPREHENSIVE study of the Coffs Creek floodplain – including a prioritised list of potential measures to further mitigate flood risk – has been endorsed by City of Coffs Harbour Council. At its meeting on 19 June, Council resolved to back the Coffs Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan which was placed on public […]
