WAR in the Middle East is having direct impacts on the prices of basic commodities in Australia, including petrol and other fuels that keep the local economy going. Almost overnight, the geopolitical shape of the world instigated panic that filtered through global supply chains. Unleaded petrol is now averaging over $2/litre in many areas of […]
A NEW $50 million fund aimed at building community connections and supporting events in regional areas has been announced by the NSW Government. The Active Regional Communities Package delivers funding through three streams for non-profit local community groups, local councils and cultural or sporting organisations to deliver events, programs and activities. $15 million for Regional […]
Festival organisers Sarah Wright, Cole Flett and Jo Ware. Photo: Jessica Miller.
Festival organisers Sarah Wright, Cole Flett and Jo Ware. Photo: Jessica Miller. Rhiannon Mitchell from Saltwater Sistas, with science student and creative Amelia Hookway-Jones from Millie By The Sea. Photo: Jessica Miller. Jennie Fenton and Mala spoke at the event on women’s rights, access and inclusion. Photo: Jessica Miller. SARAH Wright, Cole Flett and Jo […]
City Centre Masterplan Committee Chair Oliver Gee said the pending opening of the Highway Bypass will be a watershed moment for the Coffs Harbour CBD.
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council has voted to recoup CBD Special Business Rate revenue deferred in 2020/21 due to Covid. The move comes after Council’s City Centre Masterplan Committee asked for options to continue funding activation initiatives in the city centre. In reviewing available options, City staff presented the option of ‘catching up’ the shortfall […]
FOUR-YEAR funding is being made available to local organisations to combat the impact of priority weeds, updating a previously annual grant program. The new $40.7 million NSW Weeds Action Program (WAP) is a key component of the NSW Government’s Biosecurity Action Plan, with funding being provided to 97 Local Control Authorities (LCA). Minister for Agriculture […]
Bridge Construction and Maintenance apprentice Maddi Ormsby. Photo: NSW Gov.
SEVENTY-ONE new apprentices and trainees are kicking off their careers at Transport for NSW worksites this month. From filling potholes to rebuilding flood‑damaged roads, planning major works and maintaining heavy vehicles, the new Roads Maintenance and Resilience recruits will join and support frontline teams strengthening the state’s transport network. Following group inductions in Wollongong, Newcastle […]
Clean Up volunteers from Toormina community and Sawtell Dunecare. Photo: Dave Wood.
TOORMINA Bushland’s contribution to Clean Up Australia Day resulted in a trailer load of general rubbish, collected within two hours. The event was organised by local resident Brian Steele and included community members and volunteers from Sawtell Dunecare. They worked around the Toormina Community Centre. “While areas adjacent to pathways were generally pretty clean, it […]
Foreshores For All Inc. members cleaned up around the foreshore. Photo: Foreshores For All Inc.
A NUMBER of local groups registered for Clean Up Australia Day, last Sunday 1 March. The nationwide effort to remove litter and protect local environments also included public schools like Ulong and Glenreagh. Community groups included Foreshores For All Inc., Coffs City Rotary, Korora Landcare and Jetty Dunecare. They were joined by individuals who gathered […]
City of Coffs Harbour will look to join the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils power-buying group through a scheme known as the Program for Energy & Environmental Risk Solutions.
CITY of Coffs Harbour will move to join other councils and lock-in a power supply deal set to deliver “significant financial benefit”. At its meeting on 26 February, Council resolved to give the General Manager delegated authority to enter into a Power Purchasing Agreement. The City currently buys ‘black’ power from Shell Energy for small […]
Cr Tony Judge spoke at the Country Labor Conference. Photo: Tony Judge.
COFFS Harbour Labor Branch members recently joined hundreds of delegates at the Country Labor Conference in Orange. The conference provides important guidance to the State Government on issues affecting regional NSW. Coffs Harbour Branch President Councillor Tony Judge was joined by recent Cowper candidate Greg Vigors, Page candidate Wendy Backhous and well-known multicultural leader Htun […]
