LOCAL forest protestors left Coffs Harbour District Court with no convictions recorded and no fines, after successfully appealing charges related to a protest in Orara East State Forest in June, 2025. They were among approximately 30 people who took part in a community “walk-on” opposing logging out of concern for the impacts on water catchments, […]
Minister Sharpe examines plans for the Walk with Chris Petrov from NPWS. Photo: DCCEEW.
CONSTRUCTION on the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk is officially underway. The Great Walk is part of a $56.4 million investment by the NSW Government to redevelop the iconic Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and deliver the Dorrigo Escarpment multi-day walk. The project aims to position Dorrigo and the World Heritage-listed Dorrigo National Park as a major nature […]
Bob Wilson and Sharon Goodwin share a heartfelt moment during the medal presentation at Mr Singh’s electorate office.
A WORLD War I medal is finally back home on the Mid North Coast, following a series of remarkable and unlikely events. The story began ahead of Anzac Day when Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh’s “The Spirit of Anzac” booklet landed in Coffs Coast letterboxes. This year’s cover depicted France’s VC Corner Memorial and […]
A WOMAN has died and three other people were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Coramba Road between Karangi and Coramba on Sunday 17 May. Emergency services were called to the scene about 10:45pm after reports a vehicle had left the roadway and struck a power pole before rolling. Police say two female occupants were […]
The federal government has continued back its budget tax reforms despite opposition criticism. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS.
A ROW has broken out over the cost of cutting taxes for millions of Australians as Labor and the opposition try to sell rival economic plans to voters. After a week dominated by the state of the nation’s finances, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused the opposition of failing to properly price its plan to bake […]
Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee Chair Aunty Deb Dootson and City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams.
NOMINATIONS for the annual Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Awards close on Friday 29 May. Presented by the City of Coffs Harbour in partnership with the Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee, the 2026 Awards recognise Indigenous community members who lead by example and contribute to stronger community connections and improved quality of life for First Nations people […]
Pink Silks Trust co-founder and Chair Tanya Johnson OAM speaking at the fundraiser.
Pink Silks Trust co-founder and Chair Tanya Johnson OAM speaking at the fundraiser. The well-attended Pink Silks Trust fundraiser. THE 2026 Pink Silks Trust (PST) Long Lunch has raised an incredible $40,000, with funds contributing towards liver cancer research and the revamp of the Infusion Room at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus. What first began […]
Warning signs removed after erosion at the north end of 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 […]
The Hearnes Lake floodplain plays a vital role filtering inundation.
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 […]
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 […]
