THE Sapphire Beach public amenities block will be closed indefinitely after a spate of vandalism. In multiple incidents over the past two weeks, the building has come under arson attack, doors have been kicked in, faucets broken and toilet roll holders destroyed. Police have been informed while the City scopes the scale of repair and […]
The striking Federation-style hotel was built in 1925 by Greek migrant Michael Feros.
MORE than a century after first opening its doors to the Dorrigo community, the much-loved Heritage Hotel Dorrigo has been listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. Built in 1925 by Greek migrant Michael Feros, the striking Federation-style hotel is a testament to the contribution of migrant communities to the social, cultural and economic life […]
Cowper MP Pat Conaghan says any benefits of the budget won’t be seen for years. Photo: Pat Conaghan MP FB.
NATIONALS Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan reckons the Labor Government’s Federal Budget fails “the pub test”. In his response to Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ far-reaching measures, delivered on 12 May, Mr Conaghan said benefits would not be realised for several years. “The signature cost-of-living piece in Jim’s budget announcement is an ongoing $250 tax offset for […]
Hundreds of people gathered in Sydney to protest proposed land rights changes. Photo: NSWALC.
ABORIGINAL groups are opposing plans to amend land rights laws, launching a campaign that included marching from Hyde Park to Parliament House in Sydney on Wednesday 6 May. The government introduced the Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2026 into Parliament in March. Despite being described as “minor” and “procedural”, Aboriginal groups say it […]
LOCAL forest protestors left Coffs Harbour District Court with no convictions recorded and no fines, after successfully appealing charges related to a protest in Orara East State Forest in June, 2025. They were among approximately 30 people who took part in a community “walk-on” opposing logging out of concern for the impacts on water catchments, […]
Minister Sharpe examines plans for the Walk with Chris Petrov from NPWS. Photo: DCCEEW.
CONSTRUCTION on the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk is officially underway. The Great Walk is part of a $56.4 million investment by the NSW Government to redevelop the iconic Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and deliver the Dorrigo Escarpment multi-day walk. The project aims to position Dorrigo and the World Heritage-listed Dorrigo National Park as a major nature […]
Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee Chair Aunty Deb Dootson and City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams.
NOMINATIONS for the annual Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Awards close on Friday 29 May. Presented by the City of Coffs Harbour in partnership with the Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee, the 2026 Awards recognise Indigenous community members who lead by example and contribute to stronger community connections and improved quality of life for First Nations people […]
Warning signs removed after erosion at the north end of Park Beach.
Warning signs removed after erosion at the north end of Park Beach. The site of two rescues at Macauley’s headland end of Park Beach. WARNING signs at the north Park Beach carpark, near Macauley’s headland, are due to be re-installed by City of Coffs Harbour after being destabilised by coastal erosion. “Not soon enough,” said […]
The Hearnes Lake floodplain plays a vital role filtering inundation.
CITY of Coffs Harbour has received more than 800 objections to a proposed 113-lot residential subdivision (0220/25DA) in Sandy Beach, with just one submission received in support. As previously reported in NOTA, the Sandy Beach community has been vocal in its long-term disapproval of the subdivision proposed by developer Elite Constructions at Ti-Tree Road, which […]
Impressions by Cynthia Miller. Black Widow by Cynthia Miller. New England Farm by John Biggart. Flowers and Fruit by John Biggart. NEXUS Community Art Gallery in Bellingen is hosting two new exhibitions from 24 May-18 June. Cynthia Miller’s exhibition entitled “Reimagined” will be showing in the Main Gallery while John Biggart’s exhibition, John’s Folly, will […]
