May 2, 2026
Federal funding for Summervilles Road improvements Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan receives a visit from Chrysalis Steiner School students who have been studying at Coffs Library.
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Federal funding for Summervilles Road improvements

THE Federal Government has announced an investment of $3.8 million for improvements to Summervilles Road. The importance of the road as a second route between Bellingen and Dorrigo has been brought into sharp focus in recent weeks, after a January landslip closed Waterfall Way in both directions. The federal funding will be delivered via the […]

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School praise for Young Citizen of the Year, Mayada Oso
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School praise for Young Citizen of the Year, Mayada Oso

MAYADA Oso’s days are spent supporting the students of Orara High School, a role that contributed to her being named Coffs Harbour’s Young Citizen of the Year. The Student Learning Support Officer received the honour on Australia Day, just days before school resumed for the year. The Orara High community has since congratulated Mayada, describing […]

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Lawyers warn of civil damages from dog attacks Emily O’Connor says that dog owners have a responsibility to protect others. Photo: Emily O’Connor.
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Lawyers warn of civil damages from dog attacks

LAWYERS are warning dog owners to be aware of their legal responsibilities in the wake of a Nambucca Valley dog attack. As previously reported in NOTA, 91-year-old Shirley Laverty suffered a dog attack in her Macksville garden in late January that resulted in hospitalisation with significant injury and trauma. While there is no public information […]

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Arts Mid North Coast back NSW Government’s plan for regional creativity Warren Mason performing at Tin Camp Studio at Lightning Ridge. Photo Outback Outloud Rainy King.
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Arts Mid North Coast back NSW Government’s plan for regional creativity

ARTS Mid North Coast (AMNC) has welcomed the NSW Government’s launch of “Heartland: A Plan for Regional NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries 2026–2035”, backed by a $5.2 million investment aimed at strengthening arts, culture and creative industries across regional NSW. AMNC is the Regional Arts Development Organisation (RADO) and peak body for arts and […]

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Students caring for Country in Coffs Harbour The NASCA Orara group spent the day at Boronia Park.
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Students caring for Country in Coffs Harbour

Students of the NASCA Orara Academy. The NASCA Orara group spent the day at Boronia Park. JJ Bula of the Clontarf Foundation. Students from the Clontarf Foundation Academy joined a clean-up at Jetty Beach. STUDENTS from Orara High School’s NASCA program and Clontarf Academy have been inspired by the Clean Up Australia campaign to spend […]

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Sassy Sistahs: one woman’s vision to help local women feel connected Jane Bettison is helping local women to connect and make friends.
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Sassy Sistahs: one woman’s vision to help local women feel connected

Jane Bettison is helping local women to connect and make friends. Casual drinks with (l-r) Caroline, Liane, Debbie, Francesca and Loran. Enjoying a boat ride. Getting outdoors for a bushwalk. AS INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day is celebrated, one local woman is quietly making a difference by creating a space where local women can feel welcome, safe […]

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Man charged with murder after alleged Ebor campground assault
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Man charged with murder after alleged Ebor campground assault

A MAN has faced court this week accused of an alleged murder at an Ebor campground. Ahwen Kohn, 26, appeared in the crime court at Armidale on Tuesday, charged with “murder”, “intentionally choke person with recklessness”, and “assault occasioning actual bodily harm’. Mr Kohn was arrested on Waterfall Way, Ebor about 11.30am on Monday, 2 […]

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Rural residents urged to report connectivity issues
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Rural residents urged to report connectivity issues

FED up farmers and families facing poor regional, rural and remote mobile services are being encouraged to “keep complaining”. The latest report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) revealed an increase in complaints in NSW, with almost a quarter coming from regional areas. A total of 4,285 complaints were made by people in NSW, up […]

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Council to review Bellingen’s library services
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Council to review Bellingen’s library services

BELLINGEN Shire Council is inviting the community to have its say on local library services as part of a comprehensive Library Service Review. Residents are encouraged to share feedback on what is working well, what could be improved, and how libraries can continue to meet the needs of the community into the future. The survey […]

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Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities Buyers are once again looking to escape to the regions in search of a better value and quality of life. Photo: PMHC.
Regional

Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities

WITH the prospect of paying at least $1 million for a home in many of Australia’s capital cities, buyers are once again looking to escape to the country. The regional property market surged in the three months to January, outpacing the capitals, according to figures from data firm Cotality released on Wednesday. Dwelling values rose […]

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