POTENTIAL changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax in the federal budget would not be breaking the trust of voters, the treasurer says. As Jim Chalmers prepares to hand down his fifth budget, the government faces accusations it is coming after “mum and dad” investors as family trusts join capital gains tax discounts and […]

A NEW roundabout and road works outside an over 55s housing estate are part of proposed multi-million dollar improvements in West Woolgoolga. The list of works are detailed in a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) between the City of Coffs Harbour and INA Plantations Development Pty Ltd, who would co-fund the new infrastructure. A VPA […]

Board members and supporters celebrate the council’s decision. Mayor Steve Allen has worked with the community on the project. THE Bellingen Shire has taken a landmark step towards addressing the housing crisis, with Council voting unanimously to progress the Waterfall Way Community Land Trust (WWCLT) project.  The decision comes after an extensive community consultation process […]

COUNCILLOR Jonathan Cassell continues to highlight environmental and related economic issues at City of Coffs Harbour Council meetings. At the April meeting, councillors unanimously supported a Notice of Motion from Cr Cassell, committing the City to a comprehensive response to microplastic pollution across local waterways. A recent report from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, […]

THE fifth annual Buluunggal (Mullet) Festival will take place at the V-Wall, Nambucca Heads on Saturday, celebrating the arrival of buluunggal in the Nambucca River and the enduring connections of Gumbaynggirr people to Country. Led by the vision of recently passed Gumbaynggirr Elder Uncle Bud Marshall, the festival continues this year as an ongoing expression […]