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Arts and Cultural Development grants amended at Council meeting

THE City of Coffs Harbour is celebrating the announcement of funding through its Arts and Cultural Development Grants Program, but the late addition of two applicants not recommended by the Grants Committee has resulted in two of the applicants on the original list being awarded substantially less money than the committee had intended. At the […]

Local News

NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner details systemic exploitation of vulnerable berry pickers in Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Valley

BERRY farming is a huge contributor to the Mid North Coast economy but it is under scrutiny over several areas. One of those areas is modern slavery, and the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne, has written a submission to the NSW Government detailing systemic labour exploitation in the berry industry in and around Coffs […]

Government

Government tips in $995,000 for GKNP transition

A STATE Government grant of $995,330 will enable the Mid North Coast Joint Organisation (MNCJO) to develop a comprehensive Five-Year Transition Action Plan to help local small businesses and communities thrive alongside the creation of the Great Koala National Park. Funded through the Government’s broader $6 million regional support package, the plan will map out […]

Coffs Coast

New mental health crisis response to connect people with care

PEOPLE experiencing a mental health emergency will soon have access to a more targeted, health-led response, with new specialist teams set to provide support and connect them with the right care in their local communities. The NSW Government has announced a new model of care backed by more than $270 million over 10 years, designed […]

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Sawtell RSL Sub Branch celebrates 80th anniversary

SAWTELL RSL Sub-Branch’s 80th Anniversary fell on Saturday, 18 July, 2026 and the Sub-Branch will be commemorating the milestone event with a formal dinner at the Sawtell RSL Club on the evening of Saturday, 29 August. The key speaker will be Douglas Lindsay Baird OAM, the father of the late Cameron Stewart Baird, VC, MG […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Locals distressed by koala death at Pine Creek State Forest

FRIENDS of Pine Creek and other locals have been saddened by the death of a koala found during logging operations in Pine Creek State Forest. Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) released a statement saying it was notified by its timber harvesting contractor that an unwell and injured koala had been found within an active plantation harvesting […]

Local News

Seven suspected bird flu cases in native species

THE poultry industry is on alert after seven suspected bird flu cases were found in native species, potentially marking a new phase for the outbreak. The poultry industry is on alert after seven sick greater crested terns were found in South Australia’s southeast, sparking fears of a local transmission. Five were collected from Southend in […]

Local News

Coffs Car Club’s annual Coffs Coast Tarmac Autocross

Wayne Sketchley eagerly awaits his turn on the circuit. Photo: Supplied. A varied field of vehicles and driver took part in the Autocross. Photo: Supplied. Stephanie Crawford and Jake Westerman shared a car. They were first-timers at Raleigh but clearly experienced behind the wheel. Stephanie took out second place in the Ladies category. Photo: Supplied. […]

Local News

Coffs Gardeners recognised by airport with a sign

Coffs Harbour Garden Club airport garden volunteers. Coffs Harbour Garden Club Life Member Pat Roser OAM, who has volunteered at the garden since 1996. Coffs Harbour Airport sign. Coffs Harbour Garden Club’s Noeline Sell coordinated the project. Morning tea at the airport for the Garden Club volunteers. A SIGN of appreciation has been planted in […]

National

New national warning system comes online

A NEW national warning system, AusAlert, is being rolled out and a test message will be sent next Monday, 27 July, at 2pm. The AusAlert website spells out what people should expect. “At the time of the test, a single Critical AusAlert test will be sent to every mobile device in Australia,” the site says. […]