May 5, 2026
Sudden stratospheric warming causes weather chaos Bureau of Meteorology heat map for Wednesday 22 October, showing new record temps. Photo: BOM.
Regional

Sudden stratospheric warming causes weather chaos

RISING temperatures over Antarctica have been a major contributing factor to recent volatile weather along the East Coast, according to new information from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). A “sudden stratospheric warming” (SSW) is to blame. This is a documented weather scenario in which air temperatures high above the South Pole rise by 30 degrees […]

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City developing sport and rec strategy The synthetic fields at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.
Government

City developing sport and rec strategy

THE City of Coffs Harbour is developing a 15-year Sport and Active Recreation Strategy, with residents invited to have their say. “This is the first step to help us discover how our sport and rec facilities might be best managed,” City Planning and Communities Acting Director Ian Fitzgibbon said. “Tell us what’s working well now, […]

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Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility Changing a long-standing youth conviction principle would only lead to future criminal offending, advocates say, following the release of a review. Photo: NSW Police.
Government, Police

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 […]

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Coffs Council says ‘No’ to mining exploration near catchments
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. […]

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Wellness High Tea enjoyed by breast cancer survivors Wellness High Tea organiser Lee Millard-Newton.
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 […]

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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.
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 […]

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New online tool to support farmers prepare for and recover from natural disasters The platform brings together functions that previously existed in a suite of existing tools such as the Drought and Supplementary Calculator, DroughtPack, Feed Cost Calculator and Drought Feed Calculator.
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 […]

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Bello Council on high alert for invasive weeds Cockspur coral tree.
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 […]

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Coffs Coast banana growers push back against potential import rule changes
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 […]

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Recognising and resourcing safety and resilience for children
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 […]

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