THE number of businesses declaring their support for a Great Koala National Park (GKNP) has risen to more than 200 in the wake of a recent gathering at the Jetty Beach House. An open letter from 100 of these businesses has been delivered to Parliament by Kevin Doye and Lindy Davis, who were joined by […]
Old antimony mining equipment. Photo: Meredith Stanton.
CONCERNED community groups will hold a community meeting on Friday, 31 May to discuss the issue of antimony mining on the Dorrigo Plateau. The meeting will be convened by the Bellingen Environment Centre, the Blicks River Guardians and Lock the Gate Nambucca Valley. Antimony is a valuable component in various manufacturing processes such as flame […]
THE Dads in Distress group is restarting in Coffs Harbour after a few years’ lapse. Founder Tony Miller OAM, is stepping back into the role of facilitator and holding weekly meetings every Tuesday night from 6pm-10pm in the Pioneer Cottage at Coffs Harbour Showground. Dads in Distress supports dads experiencing trauma through family breakdown and […]
KALI Rouillon, a primary school teacher at Bishop Druitt College (BDC) Coffs Harbour, has been awarded “The Educator” Rising Stars and School Leadership Award. The award recognises teachers aged 35 or younger working in a role related to the K–12 education sector, who have demonstrated effective leadership, innovation, and achievement in their career to date. […]
Councillor Tree with Mayor Steve Allan.
BELLINGEN Shire Council has accepted the resignation of councillor and Deputy Mayor Ellie Tree. In 2021, Cr Tree made history as the youngest councillor ever elected to Bellingen Shire Council. “Being a councillor has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” said Cr Tree. “I immersed myself fully in this role with […]
The winning Holden Torana 1977 LX SL-5000 owned by Travis Sullivan, being marked by one of the judges.
The winning Holden Torana 1977 LX SL-5000 owned by Travis Sullivan, being marked by one of the judges. Holden Torana Yellow XU1 and a Sandman. Visitors, participants and judges attended Torana Day at the National Holden Museum. Visitors, participants and judges attended Torana Day at the National Holden Museum. Torana car winner Travis Sullivan, friend […]
The supports of the viewing platform have been exposed by erosion.
SAWTELL residents are wondering when and how they will be able to access the beach safely. Weeks before Cyclone Alfred, the Murrays Beach stairs were closed for “emergency repairs”. They remain closed while Sawtell beach, like much of the Coffs Coast, has been smashed by recent weather. The life saving tower has been removed and […]
The community stands in opposition to development at the site.
A DECISION to reject plans for a 113-lot residential subdivision on the Hearnes Lake floodplain at Ti-Tree Road, Sandy Beach has been met with jubilation by the local community. On 29 April a five member Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP), including local councillors Cath Fowler and George Cecato, unanimously rejected a proposal lodged in October […]
Crisis Support Manager Sunjii Doohan, Senior Operations Manager Ash Kady, digital media guru Rex Clutario, and General Manager of Lifeline North Coast Angela Martin.
LIFELINE North Coast is urging individuals, families, schools, businesses, and community groups between Yamba and Nambucca Heads to sign up for the Push-Up Challenge, Australia’s largest mental health and fitness event. Each year, hundreds of thousands of Australians take up the challenge to complete a set number of push-ups that represent the number of lives […]
Almost 1000 native animals and plants are at risk of extinction due to invasive species. Photo: Stuart Walmsley/AAP PHOTOS.
MORE than 350 invasive plant and animal species are causing about $2 billion worth of damage every year in one of Australia’s most populated states. But that annual figure could balloon to a whopping $30 billion by 2030 without investment in a long-term biosecurity management system, a government body has warned. A report released on […]
