WILDLIFE rescue calls across the Mid North Coast have surged in recent years, with more animals becoming injured, orphaned, or displaced due to habitat loss, severe weather, and human impact. But while the number of animals needing help continues to rise, the number of trained volunteers has not. WIRES Mid North Coast is now urgently […]
LIFELINE North Coast Crisis Support Manager and Trainer, Sunjii Doohan, shares her lived experience in a way that beautifully illustrates the importance of asking for help. Her story also provides valuable insight into Lifeline’s Crisis Support volunteer training. “Have you ever faced a crisis and felt you had no one to turn to?,” Sunjii poses. […]
Deputy Secretary, Education and Skills Reform, NSW Department of Education Jeremy Kurucz; Chief Executive Officer ETC Damon Munt; Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Innovation) at Southern Cross University Professor Erica Wilson
(panel chair); Associate Director Engagement, Partnerships & Growth at TAFE NSW Marty Braley; and Acting Executive Director at Jobs and Skills Australia Cliff Bingham.
SOUTHERN Cross University (SCU) is streamlining its recognition of TAFE and vocational qualifications, improving clarity around existing pathways and enabling students to receive greater credit towards a wide range of undergraduate degrees. The refined pathways framework draws together more than 300 formal credit arrangements already in place with TAFE and other Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). […]
Emeritus Professor Bruce Thom AM with PhD candidates Chris Klaas and Muhammad Islami. Photo: East Coast Conferences.
Emeritus Professor Bruce Thom AM with PhD candidates Chris Klaas and Muhammad Islami. Photo: East Coast Conferences. Student award winners Chris Klaas and Muhammad Islami with their supervisor Professor Kirsten Benkendorff. Chris Klaas with a leaf oyster. Photo: Chris Klaas. Muhammad Islami on his River Research project. Photo: Southern Cross University. TWO PhD candidates from […]
ENVIRONMENTAL organisation OzGREEN has launched the Rethink Waste Ideas competition. Based in Bellingen, OzGREEN’s mission is to create sustainable communities in regional NSW working across four key areas of waste, rivers, trees and wellbeing. The Rethink Waste Ideas competition invites schools, households, community groups and businesses from the Coffs Harbour local government area to step […]
UHA North Eastern Regional Representative Dee Hunter, Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies life members Beryl Bracken and Val Ide, President Helen Mears, life members Lorraine Partland and Jenny Hallett and Treasurer Linda Friend.
FOUR long-serving members of the Coffs Harbour branch of the United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA), known fondly as the Pink Ladies, have recently been bestowed life membership in recognition of their outstanding contributions. Pink Ladies President Helen Mears OAM and UHA North Eastern Regional Representative Dee Hunter proudly presented Beryl Bracken, Val Ide, Lorraine Partland and […]
The Point Plomer campground in Limeburners Creek National Park. Photo: NPWS.
The Point Plomer campground in Limeburners Creek National Park. Photo: NPWS. Kayaking in the Barrington River. Photo: NPWS. WITH temperatures high and visitors flocking to the region’s stunning beaches, rivers, and waterholes, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is urging everyone to stay vigilant and safe. National parks offer countless opportunities for swimming, fishing, […]
GTNT Group CEO Kathryn Stenson, Apprentice of the Year Evangelene Rushforth and GTNT Group Employment Services Manager Emma Koerner.
GTNT Group CEO Kathryn Stenson, Apprentice of the Year Evangelene Rushforth and GTNT Group Employment Services Manager Emma Koerner. Evangelene in the GTNT workshop on Groote Eylandt. Evangelene Rushforth was named the Apprentice of the Year at the 2025 Australian Training Awards. COFFS born and schooled Evangelene Rushforth, the Apprentice of the Year in the […]
Coffs City Rotary Club members Bob Carle and Paul McKeon with City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams at the DV Safe Phone collection box in the Library at Yarrila Place.
LOCAL Rotary clubs are partnering with the City of Coffs Harbour (CoCH) to expand the DV Safe Phone support service for victims of domestic violence. Founded five years ago, the DV Safe Phone charity refurbishes and distributes old mobile phones to help domestic violence victims stay connected, safe, and to move forward in life. The […]
The garden is the result of a year’s work.
Toormina Public School’s Food For Thought Garden. The garden is the result of a year’s work. TOORMINA Public School has officially opened its Food For Thought Garden, following a year-long collaborative effort involving students, local businesses, families, friends, and sponsors. Driven by the school’s P&C Project Co-creator Christey Ferreira, the garden came about after parents […]
