Woolgoolga veterans John Imrie (left) and Colin Robertson.
WAR veterans Colin Robertson, 99, and John Imrie, 98, the last known servicemen from WWII in the Woolgoolga district, attended the Anzac Day ceremony at their local Diggers Club. Both volunteered to join the armed forces at 18 years of age. Colin saw active service in the Pacific while John had almost completed his Air […]
The border (in red) between Cowper and Page electorates. Photo: AEC website.
COFFS HARBOUR can expect to be in the national spotlight after polls close in this Saturday’s Federal Election, 3 May. It is in the most marginal Nationals seat in the country and could play a key role in determining whether there will be a hung or majority parliament. As was the case in 2022, Nationals […]
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh with NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards recipients and their supporters.
ACHIEVEMENT Awards have been presented to Coffs Coast seniors in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the community. The 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards provide an opportunity for MPs and communities to recognise the seniors that help make their community a diverse, active and inspiring place to live. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh […]
Clark Webb (left) with Mark Smyth and BCU staff.
GIINGANA Gumbaynggirr Freedom School (GGFS) has received a funding boost to support the construction of new classrooms. The BCU Bank grant will support the education of the first children to attend years seven and eight at the school. [membership level=”1″ show_noaccess=”true”] The partnership between BCU and the Freedom School aims to boost Year 12 completion […]
Nationals MP Kevin Hogan.
WITH the Federal Election imminent, candidates for the Lower House seat of Page are preparing their campaigns. Kevin Hogan has been the sitting Member for The Nationals since 2013. He is the Deputy Manager of Opposition Business and has been Deputy Speaker. [membership level=”1″ show_noaccess=”true”] Mr Hogan said, “Easing the cost of living crisis, and […]
NSW Governor Margaret Beazley at Government House, Sydney, with VIEW Club executives.
VIEW NSW members have celebrated the 65th anniversary of the club’s founding during an afternoon tea hosted by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley AC KC. VIEW stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women and is a national organisation and support network bringing women together to enjoy social activities and develop skills. VIEW’s 13,000 members […]
Dr Mark Spencer dives into his presentation.
LOCAL diver and underwater photographer Dr Mark Spencer spoke to an audience of 90 people at the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC) Coffs Harbour on Thursday night, 20 March. It was part of the centre’s Marine Discovery series, which is free and open to the public. [membership level=”1″ show_noaccess=”true”] Dr Spencer’s presentation, “Sea Yarns – […]
The Labor government plans to lift Help to Buy scheme income and price caps for first-time buyers. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS.
MORE Australians could get help to purchase homes but opponents of an expanded scheme say they would rather use their retirement funds than share with the government. Changes to the Labor government’s Help to Buy scheme will lift income and price caps for first homebuyers sharing equity with the government. [membership level=”1″ show_noaccess=”true”] Single parents […]
Dunghutti women Leetona Dungay, Joanne Smith, Cheryl Davis and Lynne Holten were among those protesting the appearance of Senator Nampijinpa Price. Photo: Douglas Connor.
A “POLLIES in the Pub” event in Kempsey featuring controversial Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was cancelled just as it was about to begin on Wednesday, 12 March, following a protest by members of the Dunghutti community. National Party Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan had organised Senator Price’s visit to the West Kempsey Hotel. Promotion of […]
The grant to the Bunker Cartoon Gallery will be decided by a Council committee.
WHAT might have been a straightforward grant of $60,000 to the Bunker Cartoon Gallery has been delayed because five City of Coffs Harbour councillors received electoral funding from a gallery board member. While this sounds contentious, the councillors all declared the conflict of interest and recused themselves from voting on the grant last year. This […]
