May 6, 2026
Hundreds attend NAIDOC Week opening in Coffs Harbour A large crowd attended the flag raising ceremony. Photo: City of Coffs Harbour.
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Hundreds attend NAIDOC Week opening in Coffs Harbour

A large crowd attended the flag raising ceremony. Photo: City of Coffs Harbour. Leanne Fisher, granddaughter of Aunty Grace Roberts, announces Cylie Brown as the winner of the award named in her honour. NATIONAL Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week kicked off at Yarrila Place on Monday 7 July. Hundreds attended the flag […]

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Gypsy Art Group’s winter exhibition in the Botanic Garden
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Gypsy Art Group’s winter exhibition in the Botanic Garden

THE Gypsy Art Group winter exhibition opens at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden on Monday 14 July. Open daily between 10am and 3pm until the 18th, the artists will be on hand to discuss their individual art making journeys and the techniques they use, and they can answer any questions about the Gypsy Art […]

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Fire ants discovered in Tweed Heads Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta). Photo: DPI.
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Fire ants discovered in Tweed Heads

FARMERS are calling for a government crackdown to stamp out fire ants in NSW after the pests were discovered in Tweed Heads last week. Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) are prohibited under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 and high-risk materials are restricted from infested areas of south-east Queensland. On Wednesday the NSW Government confirmed an immature […]

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Inquiry launched into conservation hunting bill
Coffs Coast

Inquiry launched into conservation hunting bill

AN Upper House inquiry has been established to examine the Game and Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025, a private members’ bill introduced by Robert Borsak MLC of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party. The bill proposes a number of amendments to the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002, including to abolish […]

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Regional buses get real-time travel technology All buses are now fitted out with GPS and automatic passenger counting technology.
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Regional buses get real-time travel technology

Bus users can use websites and apps to plan their journeys with up-to-date service information. All buses are now fitted out with GPS and automatic passenger counting technology. FOR the first time, all NSW regional bus passengers can access real-time bus travel information from their smart devices.  All 3,010 contracted buses across rural and regional […]

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Seeds of Renewal program opens grants for local projects Grant recipient Bellingen based OzGREEN, developed Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour in 2023.
Community

Seeds of Renewal program opens grants for local projects

Grant recipient Bellingen based OzGREEN, developed Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour in 2023. Grant recipient Bellingen based OzGREEN, developed Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour in 2023. THE SEEDS of Renewal program is now open for grant applications from community groups. Over the past 23 years, the program has provided more than $6 million to support around 870 […]

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Inquiry launched into conservation hunting bill
Coffs Coast

Inquiry launched into conservation hunting bill

AN Upper House inquiry has been established to examine the Game and Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025, a private members’ bill introduced by Robert Borsak MLC of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party. The bill proposes a number of amendments to the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002, including to abolish […]

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Annual farm census underway across NSW The Annual Land and Stock Return helps paint a picture of agricultural land use and livestock across NSW. Photo: Leanda Connor.
Regional

Annual farm census underway across NSW

NSW LANDHOLDERS are being asked to report their livestock numbers and land use information as part of Local Land Services’ annual farm census. The Annual Land and Stock Return collects information that helps shape the delivery of animal health and biosecurity services and prepare for emergencies such as bushfires and biosecurity outbreaks. Landholders must lodge […]

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Bellingen Council thanks volunteers The Volunteer Appreciation Event held at the Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre.
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Bellingen Council thanks volunteers

BELLINGEN Shire Council formally recognised the hard work and dedication of its approximately 170 volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation Event on Thursday 19 June at the Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre. The evening brought together volunteers from across Council programs to celebrate their invaluable service to the community. Volunteers play a vital role in delivering […]

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Bridge restorers visit North Coast forests The Pyrmont Bridge, constructed in 1903, has two steel spans and 12 timber spans built with over 900 tons of hardwood timber.
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Bridge restorers visit North Coast forests

HERITAGE timber bridge restoration experts from Placemaking NSW, Transport for NSW and Broockmann Water Advisory have visited the North Coast for a guided tour of native hardwood production forests. The tour, facilitated by the Forestry Corporation of NSW’s (FCNSW) Sales and Planning teams, offered an opportunity for the NSW Government’s bridge team to see first-hand […]

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