BERRY farming is a huge contributor to the Mid North Coast economy but it is under scrutiny over several areas. One of those areas is modern slavery, and the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne, has written a submission to the NSW Government detailing systemic labour exploitation in the berry industry in and around Coffs […]

SAWTELL RSL Sub-Branch’s 80th Anniversary fell on Saturday, 18 July, 2026 and the Sub-Branch will be commemorating the milestone event with a formal dinner at the Sawtell RSL Club on the evening of Saturday, 29 August. The key speaker will be Douglas Lindsay Baird OAM, the father of the late Cameron Stewart Baird, VC,  MG […]

THE poultry industry is on alert after seven suspected bird flu cases were found in native species, potentially marking a new phase for the outbreak. The poultry industry is on alert after seven sick greater crested terns were found in South Australia’s southeast, sparking fears of a local transmission. Five were collected from Southend in […]

Wayne Sketchley eagerly awaits his turn on the circuit. Photo: Supplied. A varied field of vehicles and driver took part in the Autocross. Photo: Supplied. Stephanie Crawford and Jake Westerman shared a car. They were first-timers at Raleigh but clearly experienced behind the wheel. Stephanie took out second place in the Ladies category. Photo: Supplied. […]

Coffs Harbour Garden Club airport garden volunteers. Coffs Harbour Garden Club Life Member Pat Roser OAM, who has volunteered at the garden since 1996. Coffs Harbour Airport sign. Coffs Harbour Garden Club’s Noeline Sell coordinated the project. Morning tea at the airport for the Garden Club volunteers. A SIGN of appreciation has been planted in […]

OVER 220 Southern Cross University graduates celebrated the culmination of their studies at a ceremony on Coffs Campus on Friday, 25 June. Among these graduates was a cohort of higher degree researchers whose work is already contributing to a smarter, healthier and more sustainable world. Doctor of Philosophy graduate Mohammad Rastegari was awarded the Chancellor’s […]

EMERGENCY services personnel involved in the rescue of John ‘Stinker’ Clarke have reunited with the 77-year-old fisherman following his remarkable survival at sea. About 6pm on Wednesday 24 June 2026, emergency services were alerted after Mr Clarke failed to return home from a fishing trip. A coordinated marine search and rescue operation was launched involving […]