Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch.
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 […]
The Local Land Services team is available to support landholders impacted by the recent floods
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 […]
Downtown Coffs Harbour in 2009.
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 […]
The writs were returned to Governor-General Sam Mostyn on 12 June by Acting Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope. Photo: AEC.
RESULTS of the 2025 Federal Election have been finalised and the writs returned to the Governor-General Sam Mostyn. This marks the end of the electoral process for the House of Representatives and Senate and paves the way for the opening of the 48th Parliament on 22 July. Acting Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope said the election […]
Roads and Regional Transport Minister Jenny Aitchison with MPs Pat Conaghan, Gurmesh Singh and Michael Kemp, Bellingen Mayor Steve Allan, and City of Coffs Mayor Nikki Williams.
Roads and Regional Transport Minister Jenny Aitchison with MPs Pat Conaghan, Gurmesh Singh and Michael Kemp, Bellingen Mayor Steve Allan, and City of Coffs Mayor Nikki Williams. Michael Kemp, Pat Conaghan and Steve Allan at an earlier inspection of Waterfall Way. COFFS Coast mayors and MPs have met in State Parliament to continue lobbying for […]
Private insurers will soon cover some complementary treatments. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
WHEN Peter Hill walked into his first pilates class, he had to warm-up for the warm-up. With a feeble lower back and taut hamstrings, the then 63-year-old was hoping the therapy could aid his pain. Six years later, he can dart and dash with little-to-no trouble. “Occasionally I might have a bit of a twinge […]
Upgrades to the boardwalk are expected to be completed next year.
Upgrades to the boardwalk are expected to be completed next year. CONSTRUCTION on the long-anticipated Urunga Boardwalk upgrade is set to officially commence on Monday 16 June. All tenders for the Boardwalk project have been locked in, and the first stage will involve establishing a site compound to support construction works. The boardwalk will be […]
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has received the top gong in the King's Birthday Honours List. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
FORMER prime minister Scott Morrison has been congratulated after receiving Australia’s highest civilian honour, but there is at least one call for him to decline the gong. Mr Morrison is one of 14 people named as a Companion of the Order of Australia in the annual King’s Birthday Honours List, alongside filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and […]
Melissa Jacobs.
CITY of Coffs Harbour has appointed a new member to its Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. At its meeting on 22 May, Council resolved to confirm Melissa Jacobs as an independent member of the committee for a term of three years. Council also resolved to send a letter of thanks to Barry Ford, who had […]
THE State Government has announced $30.4 million for a new crisis intervention package to “ensure more vulnerable people can access homelessness services and find a safe place to live”. The 2025-26 NSW Budget will include $20 million to expand existing crisis and transitional housing, and $10.4 million over four years for homelessness charity the Bill […]
