MOST patients surveyed about their experiences in NSW public hospitals have given positive feedback, although the latest results also point to areas where patients believe care could improve. The Bureau of Health Information’s 2025 Adult Admitted Patient Survey captured the experiences of 22,100 patients who received care at 84 NSW public hospitals between January and […]
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 […]
WITH Bullying No Way Week running from 17 to 21 August, families and schools are being encouraged to take a closer look at how bullying is affecting children, in the playground and online. A new national campaign, Let’s Stop Bullying, has been launched with free resources aimed at helping school-aged children, parents and carers recognise […]
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. […]
RECIPIENTS of the City of Coffs Harbour’s 2026/27 Community Infrastructure Renewal grants have been announced, with eight of the 11 applicants receiving some funding towards their nominated venture. The $150,000 fund is open to not-for-profits seeking to construct new public facilities or refurbish existing infrastructure on City-owned or managed land. In line with the assessment […]
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 […]
