The ten new probationary constables are excited to get started. Photo: Coffs-Clarence Police District.
TEN new crimefighters are now serving the Coffs Coast following an attestation ceremony last week at the NSW Police Force Academy in Goulburn. The new probationary constables began their work with the Coffs-Clarence Police District on Monday, 4 May. “This is a great day for the Coffs Coast and an important boost to police numbers […]
BELLINGEN Shire Council has released the findings of its Waterfall Way Business and Community Impact Survey, capturing the far-reaching effects of the nine-week road closure on residents, businesses and community organisations. The key link road connecting Bellingen to Dorrigo and beyond was closed after a landslip at Gordonville Cutting on January 19. The survey, which […]
The draft Voluntary Planning Agreement is tied to a development application for a subdivision of land which would see the creation of three community title lots.
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council voted to place the draft Opal Cove Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) on public exhibition at its meeting on 23 April. The draft VPA is tied to a development application for a subdivision of land which would see the creation of three community title lots, demolition of existing Opal Cove Resort […]
Budaabang Bari Dancers performing at the Buluunggal Festival. Photo: Jessica Miller.
Budaabang Bari Dancers performing at the Buluunggal Festival. Photo: Jessica Miller. Te Whānau Mānihera from Aotearoa performed a number of dances including a haka. Photo: Jessica Miller. Janie Smith, Nopera Pikari, Uncle Martin Ballangarry and Kiki Marama. Photo: Jessica Miller. Rhys Pavey operating Uncle Bud’s smoker. Photo: Jessica Miller. The Budaabang Bari Dancers. Photo: Jessica […]
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher are facing questions about the budget. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
POTENTIAL changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax in the federal budget would not be breaking the trust of voters, the treasurer says. As Jim Chalmers prepares to hand down his fifth budget, the government faces accusations it is coming after “mum and dad” investors as family trusts join capital gains tax discounts and […]
Sylvie Creenaune, Cr Graeme Shephard, Uncle Allan Phillips, Mayor Steve Allan, Uncle Cecil Briggs, Derek McCarthy from the NSW Reconstruction Authority and Council General Manager Mark Griffioen.
Sylvie Creenaune, Cr Graeme Shephard, Uncle Allan Phillips, Mayor Steve Allan, Uncle Cecil Briggs, Derek McCarthy from the NSW Reconstruction Authority and Council General Manager Mark Griffioen. The community-led artwork featured on the bridge panels. BELLINGEN Shire Council officially opened the Bielsdown River footbridge on Thursday 23 April. In attendance were Dorrigo school students, Gumbaynggirr […]
TAFE students from across the region rolled up their sleeves to work with WIRES volunteers. Photo: supplied.
A GROUP of dedicated TAFE students recently joined WIRES Mid North Coast (MNC) volunteers for a hands-on working bee at the new Wildlife Rehabilitation Shelter in Coffs Harbour. The working bee brought together the next generation of wildlife carers with experienced WIRES members, who have been working tirelessly to establish and maintain the facility with […]
Tyres dumped in the creek at Lowanna. Photos: supplied.
Tyres dumped in the creek at Lowanna. Photos: supplied. Tyres dumped in the creek at Lowanna. Photos: supplied. Tyres dumped in the creek at Lowanna. Photos: supplied. A LOWANNA resident is calling on the City of Coffs Harbour to stop the pollution of creeks near his home. The man, who News Of The Area is […]
More than 60 diverse stallholders will engage with expo attendees.
THE Coffs Harbour Living Well Expo on Wednesday 13 May will focus on helping people live their best lives by connecting them with essential services and support. The Expo, to be held at the Coffs Harbour Showground from 10am to 2pm, provides valuable information for older adults, people living with disability, and their families and […]
The Newmans Road-Solitary Islands Way intersection.
A NEW roundabout and road works outside an over 55s housing estate are part of proposed multi-million dollar improvements in West Woolgoolga. The list of works are detailed in a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) between the City of Coffs Harbour and INA Plantations Development Pty Ltd, who would co-fund the new infrastructure. A VPA […]
