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Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility

LEGAL advocates have welcomed a report’s recommendations into a presumption that children under 14 are “incapable of evil”, urging a state not to tinker with the long-standing principle, despite a drop in youth convictions. A NSW review of doli incapax was released on Saturday after it was launched by the state Labor government in May […]

Government

Coffs Council says ‘No’ to mining exploration near catchments

CITY of Coffs Harbour councillors have voted unanimously to co-sign a letter from Clarence Valley Council to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, requesting the prohibition of mineral exploration and mining in the Clarence drinking water catchment. Councillor Tony Judge moved the motion to co-sign the letter, after the Clarence Valley Council requested support. […]

Community, Health

Wellness High Tea enjoyed by breast cancer survivors

Wellness High Tea organiser Lee Millard-Newton. Michelle Wilson from WigWise working on model Melisa Donovan Dummer. Michelle Wilson, Lisa Riddel and Lee Millard-Newton. Lisa Riddel with steampunk outfits by Annie Cooper. BREAST cancer survivors and friends enjoyed a Wellness High Tea organised by Coffs Harbour breast cancer education advocate Lee Millard-Newton. Held at The Link […]

Community, Health

Coffs businesses marking ‘Pump It’ for Parkinson’s day

Coffs Harbour Parkinson’s Support Group’s Graham Saxby, Parkinson’s Clinical Consultant Vince Carrol, Bailey 24hr Liberty Service Centre’s Jasper Bailey, The Edge Real Estate’s David Conway, Mid North Coast Allied’s Health Aaron Hardaker, Paradox Agency’s Chris Grieves, Parkinson’s Registered Nurse Jemma Werrill, Coffs Neuro Physio’s Amanda O’Neill, and Bailey Centre Management’s Cal Bailey. Local businesses support […]

Regional

New online tool to support farmers prepare for and recover from natural disasters

A NEW online tool is available to help NSW farmers better prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters including fire, flood, and drought. The platform, called myStockPlanner, enables farmers to provide details of their farm, risks and resources to access tailored response options to consider and implement with their feed and livestock. Federal […]

Local News

Bello Council on high alert for invasive weeds

Cockspur coral tree. Long-leaf willow primrose. INVASIVE plants like Cockspur Coral Tree, Seeded Banana and Long Leaf Willow Primrose will set seeds and spread throughout the region in coming months, posing threats to native vegetation, local waterways and biodiversity. New warning signs can be seen in Urunga, Fernmount, Thora and Darkwood, as Bellingen Shire Council […]

Local News

Coffs Coast banana growers push back against potential import rule changes

MEMBERS of the Coffs Harbour and District Banana Growers Association have expressed concern over the potential import of fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines. Last month the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) announced a review of quarantine arrangements following demands from the Philippines to allow banana imports into Australia. Australia does not […]

Community, Health

Recognising and resourcing safety and resilience for children

VOICEUP Australia, an adult self-support group made up of individuals who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse and neglect, is organising a public event titled “Children Always Matter”. This event will take place on Thursday 30 October, from 1pm to 3pm at the Cavanbah Centre, Coffs Harbour. The event acknowledges 30 years of Blue Knot […]

School

Funding helps mend school’s fences

AUTISM Spectrum Australia’s Aspect School community in Coffs Harbour is celebrating its success in the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program. It has received a $28,600 grant to replace broken fencing, which will strengthen essential safety measures for the school’s students. “We were delighted to be awarded funding through the 2025 Community Building Partnership to […]

Community

Aussie Bird Count underway this week

THE 2025 Aussie Bird Count, one of Australia’s largest citizen science events, began on Monday. This national celebration of our unique and diverse birdlife will run to Sunday, 26 October 2025. BirdLife Australia invites people of all ages to take just 20 minutes out of their day to spot, identify, and count the birds around […]