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Lorraine Penn finalist in Rotary’s Inspirational Women Awards

Rotary District Governor Shane Burette congratulates award finalist Lorraine Penn. Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards finalist Lorraine Penn, from Coffs Harbour. LORRAINE Penn, career advocate and long-time volunteer for positive reforms in women’s and mother’s issues, founder of Coffs Harbour Older Women’s Network, has been named a finalist in the Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards (RIWA). On […]

Government, Local News, Regional

State’s historic wooden bridges subject to review

THE State’s historic timber truss bridges are in the spotlight, and potentially the cross-hairs, of a Transport for NSW review into the management of these structures and their place in modern road networks. Today, Transport for NSW manages, maintains and preserves 27 historic timber truss bridges across the state dating from 1880 to 1930. “Steeped […]

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First Nations career pathways into local government

ABORIGINAL Pathways to Water Operations is a two-week, culturally safe program supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to build practical skills, explore career opportunities and prepare for work in water operations. Participants were selected from across the Mid North Coast to complete the program in Port Macquarie throughout September, with training delivered by Fusion […]

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Looks clear? Look again: Jo rider puts motorcycle safety in the spotlight

LOOK AGAIN: Brian Beesley in his distinctive Jo Rider vest,encouraging motorists to actively look for motorcycles. Photo: Sonja Duncan. LOOK AGAIN: Brian Beesley in his distinctive Jo Rider vest,encouraging motorists to actively look for motorcycles. Photo: Sonja Duncan. GLOUCESTER motorcyclist Brian Beesley is asking local drivers to look – and then look again – as […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Rescued green turtle Kadabra released back into the sea

When Kadabra was found, the team thought she had already passed away. Photo: Ryan Pereira. It took five people to carry the 100kg turtle onto the beach. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. After a month of critical care, Kadabra was released back into the ocean. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. KADABRA, the green sea turtle, has been released back […]

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STINKER: To learn about a port, ask a fisherman

MY records show that commercial fishing commenced in Port Stephens in the early 1880s. The industry, in its infancy, was very much restricted by the unavailability of ice. Not having ice meant that the fishermen could only sell their catch locally to the very few residents and to the Chinese who had gathered on the […]

Community

Community protests against farm workers’ inhumane conditions

AWU National Secretary Paul Farrow explained the tough measures the union is taking to help stop the exploitation. The community was out in force to show support for farm workers. AROUND 200 people packed a forum at Cavanbah Hall recently with a clear message that the people who pick our fruit and vegetables deserve to […]

Community, Government, Local News

Cattai Wetlands open after extended closure

ONE of the Myall Coast’s most valued natural attractions, the Cattai Wetlands and its iconic boardwalk network, has reopened following an extended closure brought about by significant damage during the May 2025 flood event. Following the successful completion of repair works, the boardwalks are now safe and accessible, allowing residents and visitors to once again […]

Community, Health, Local News

Breast Cancer Buddies support group celebrates three decades of connection

BREAST cancer support group, Breast Cancer Buddies, founded in Coffs Harbour in 1996, turns 30 this year. The milestone will be celebrated with the group’s members inviting all women in the community to enjoy an afternoon tea and fashion parade next month. “Our Bloom Again afternoon will include fabulous fashions on the field with Lisa […]

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ETC funding helps ShoreTrack create more opportunities for local young people

In it together: ShoreTrack, ETC and program participants. Bright futures for young participants. Members of ShoreTrack and ETC celebrate the grant. NOT-FOR-PROFIT provider ShoreTrack, in Macksville, celebrated being awarded a 2026 Enterprise and Training Company (ETC) Community Support Fund grant worth $45,000 with a morning tea on 17 September. Young participants currently attending work readiness […]