May 17, 2026
Call for installation of warning signs after ocean rescue off Park Beach Warning signs removed after erosion at the north end of Park Beach.
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Call for installation of warning signs after ocean rescue off 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 […]

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Flood of submissions against Sandy Beach development proposal The Hearnes Lake floodplain plays a vital role filtering inundation.
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Flood of submissions against Sandy Beach development proposal

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 […]

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Cynthia Miller and John Biggart, showing at Nexus Art Gallery
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Cynthia Miller and John Biggart, showing at Nexus Art Gallery

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 […]

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Forest industry future under review as NSW maps logging reform Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin, Premier Chris Minns and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe at the Great Koala National Park announcement last year. Photo: Penny Sharpe MP.
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Forest industry future under review as NSW maps logging reform

THE forestry industry has been a contested space in NSW for many years, with some supporting the continuation of native hardwood logging and others strongly opposing it. The issue was brought into sharper focus recently with the announcement by the NSW Government of its intention to create the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). The establishment […]

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Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes Matt Canavan is back in Canberra after sleeping in a swag while campaigning in Farrer. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
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Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

THE coalition remains confident its devastating loss at the Farrer by-election will be a one-off, rejecting suggestions it should form a political alliance with One Nation. David Farley became One Nation’s first candidate to be elected to the House of Representatives, breaking more than 70 years of coalition rule in the southern NSW seat on […]

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Less than 100 Days to Census: Regional Australia encouraged to be counted Data from the 2021 Census showed a significant shift in where people live, with more than 184,000 people moving to regional areas over the previous five years. Photo: supplied.
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Less than 100 Days to Census: Regional Australia encouraged to be counted

THE 2026 Census is less than 100 days away, with Census night to be held on Tuesday 11 August 2026. The Census is an important tool for regional and rural communities, as it shows what local areas need to help them grow, including transport, schools, healthcare, roads and buildings. Emily Walter, Census National Spokesperson, said […]

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Launch of digital guide to Botanic Garden’s Living Plants Collection Botanic Garden volunteers Zane and Josh at the Blue Fig, working on the Living Plants Database.
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Launch of digital guide to Botanic Garden’s Living Plants Collection

Botanic Garden volunteers Zane and Josh at the Blue Fig, working on the Living Plants Database. Hortis database volunteer Kaye doing fieldwork. An aerial view of the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour. TO mark Botanic Gardens Week, the Friends of the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour are launching a […]

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Aboriginal rangers to play key role in GKNP Minister for the Environment Penny Sharpe announces next steps in the creation of the GKNP. Photo: DCCEEW.
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Aboriginal rangers to play key role in GKNP

Minister for the Environment Penny Sharpe announces next steps in the creation of the GKNP. Photo: DCCEEW. Glenn Storrie from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Environment Minister Penny Sharpe with representatives of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. NSW ENVIRONMENT Minister Penny Sharpe was in Coffs Harbour on Tuesday, 12 May to outline progress […]

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Coffs Coast preschool educators rally for equal pay Valla preschool educators at the rally on Wednesday, 6 May. Photo: Lani Greenhalg.
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Coffs Coast preschool educators rally for equal pay

Valla preschool educators at the rally on Wednesday, 6 May. Photo: Lani Greenhalg. The rally gathers outside Gurmesh Singh’s office in Coffs Harbour. Photo: Lani Greenhalgh. AROUND 100 community preschool educators braved the rain in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 6 May to join the statewide “Start Strong Pay Fair” Day of Action. Dressed in a […]

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LifeHouse Care expands its community services at Urunga LifeHouse Care’s Mike McCue, Kellie Small and volunteer Donna Ball.
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LifeHouse Care expands its community services at Urunga

LifeHouse Care’s Mike McCue, Kellie Small and volunteer Donna Ball. There’s always time for a chat at LifeHouse Care, Urunga. Morning tea on a Thursday morning. Two satisfied customers of the Pantry. LIFEHOUSE Care’s Urunga Pantry has been growing its offerings since moving into a new space within the village’s Lifehouse Church. After relocating from […]

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