Coffs Coast locals travelled to Sydney for the protest march. Photo: Peter Boyle.
COFFS Coast locals were among the more than 100,000 people who braved the weather to march across Sydney Harbour Bridge last Sunday, 3 August, to protest against the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The march, along with a rally of more than 25,000 people in Melbourne, was the culmination of protests around the country since the […]
Image from the Farmsafe campaign 2025.
FARMSAFE Australia has launched its 2025 National Farm Safety Week campaign with the theme “Second Chances – Who Knows How Many You’ll Get?” It comes with a national call to action. “If you’ve had a near miss on a farm, don’t just move on. Learn from it, share it safely, and use it to protect […]
Council is seeking expressions of interest from community groups who may have an interest in utilising a former banana farm.
COMMUNITY groups who may be able to make short term use of part of Morgans Farm at Sandy Beach are encouraged to lodge an expression of interest with the City of Coffs Harbour. At its meeting on 22 May, Council resolved to break up the 80.5 hectare City-owned property which in the past had been […]
No. 41 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour.
CITY of Coffs Harbour will undertake an expression of interest process to gauge interest from third parties in developing an affordable housing proposal at two CBD sites. Council hopes to attract Tier 1 Community Housing Providers who will develop No.38 and 41 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour as affordable housing. Both blocks are owned by the […]
TWENTY-ONE officers joined the ranks of the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) last week after graduating from the Professional Mobility Program (PMP). A State Government initiative, the PMP allows current serving police officers from other jurisdictions within Australia and New Zealand to train and become police officers in NSW, while keeping their equivalent rank (up to […]
Andy and Scrubby are excited about their big walk.
Andy and Scrubby are excited about their big walk. Their route will traverse all mainland states and the Northern Territory. COFFS Harbour local Andy Stewart is attempting to join a group of just eight people officially known to have walked unaccompanied and unsupported around mainland Australia. Setting off in just a few days, Andy’s journey […]
Pacific Bay Resort Studios and Village director Peter Montgomery, Minister for the Arts John Graham, studios and village director Keith Rodger, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison, Coastal and Golf Resorts Group general manager Brad Daymond, Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh and Pacific Bay Resort operations manager Graeme Martin.
Pacific Bay Resort Studios and Village director Peter Montgomery, Minister for the Arts John Graham, studios and village director Keith Rodger, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison, Coastal and Golf Resorts Group general manager Brad Daymond, Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh and Pacific Bay Resort operations manager Graeme Martin. Russell Crowe (centre) with […]
The Bellinger River at Mylestom. Photo: supplied.
THE next phase of the Sewering Coastal Villages project has received the green light from Bellingen Shire Council, with the awarding of a $5.6 million tender to Ledonne Construction Pty Ltd. The tender covers the installation of 226 individual Pressure Sewer units in the villages of Mylestom and Raleigh, the installation of compliant property sanitary […]
A full program of expert speakers will cover a diverse range of topics.
HELPING everyone live their best lives by offering information and access to essential services will be the focus of the Coffs Harbour Living Well Expo on Wednesday, 6 August. Held at the Coffs Harbour Showgrounds from 10am to 3pm, the expo aims to promote health, recreational, educational and social supports available to the public within […]
Flood Recovery Coordinator Dave Owens with Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffins, at the Wingham Food Hub. Photo: supplied
Flood Recovery Coordinator Dave Owens with Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffins, at the Wingham Food Hub. Photo: supplied Dave Owens with Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain, Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin and Disaster Recovery Australia volunteers at Smithtown. Photo: supplied Dave Owens speaking with farmers at Gloucester. Photo: supplied THE Flood Recovery Coordinator for […]
