Farmers say it’s time to end the regional mobile black spots
REGIONAL Australians are calling on the Federal Government to act now on domestic mobile phone roaming and take farmers’ connectivity concerns seriously. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into domestic mobile roaming but says regional communities should not have to wait any longer for things to […]
The economy appears to be slowing as expected, according to the RBA, but inflation is still too high. Image: wayhomestudio on Magnific.
THE Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady for a second straight meeting despite inflation hovering well above its target. In a unanimous decision, the central bank’s nine-member monetary policy board left the cash rate untouched at 4.35 per cent on Tuesday. The result was widely expected by economists and money markets. While the re-escalation […]
Dual occupancies such as this could become more common in Coffs if the legislation is approved. Photo: Supplied.
THOUSANDS more Coffs Harbour properties could become eligible for dual occupancy development under a proposed planning change aimed at increasing the region’s housing supply. Coffs Harbour City Council has endorsed a planning proposal to remove the current 800-square-metre minimum lot size requirement for dual occupancies in R2 Low Density Residential zones. If approved by the […]
Harvey Nicholson, touted as a junior in age only, on his way to an outright win in a Subaru prepared by his father. Zahli Pell, who came 2nd in the ladies category, shared a vehicle with her father, Damien. Jett Drough, behind the wheel of the Club Car in his first-ever event. Coaching from the […]
Milan, just six years old when militant forces attacked her home 12 years ago, is now completing Year 12 and plans to become a teacher. Photo: Leigh Watson.
Milan, just six years old when militant forces attacked her home 12 years ago, is now completing Year 12 and plans to become a teacher. Photo: Leigh Watson. The faces they cannot forget: the Ezidi community grieves absent family members. Photo: Leigh Watson. The Coffs community gathers to show support for the grieving Ezidi. Photo: […]
MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has launched a new community petition calling on the NSW Government to expand its PolAir-Remote Drone program and bring remotely operated police drones to the Mid North Coast. Mr Kemp says the technology could give local police another tool to respond to crime across a large and often difficult-to-access area. […]
BELLINGEN Shire Council has recorded a 69 per cent reduction in fuel and electricity emissions for 2025/26 compared to its baseline year of 2009/10. Bellingen Shire Council General Manager, Mark Griffioen, commended the achievement, acknowledging the years of consistent effort behind the results. “This further reduction in emissions comes off the back of last year […]
AS artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, parents and schools across Port Stephens are being urged to think carefully before sharing photos of children online. The warning follows a new Online Safety Advisory released by the eSafety Commissioner after a rise in reports involving school images being manipulated into deepfakes, fake videos and other harmful content. […]
The Fingal Spit was created by a huge sea in 1898.
The Outerlight as it was from 1865. The Fingal Spit was created by a huge sea in 1898. THE MAITLAND GALE 1898 – A Major Event KEEPERS and their families who manned the Port Stephens Outer Light lived a Spartan lifestyle which, for them, became increasingly difficult when in 1891 a mighty sea, referred to […]
COFFS Harbour patients with suspected prostate cancer will now have access to advanced diagnostic care closer to home after a community fundraising effort delivered more than $180,000 worth of specialised equipment to Coffs Harbour Health Campus. The donation, funded by the Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies, Male Bag Foundation, Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour and the […]
