THE family of Tinonee resident Scott Hayden is pleading for the public’s help to help locate the missing 46-year-old. Scott was last seen on the evening of 30 May in his car on Thunderbolts Way, Tibbuc. The vehicle was found abandoned the following day, parked on the side of the road near Tibbuc Road. The […]
Retailers call for stronger response to shoplifting surge in Coffs Harbour CBD
CBD retailers recently met with local police and the Minister Yasmin Catley. Maseh Asady, Silk Road Afghan shop owner, felt the meeting was productive. The retail precinct at the northern end of Harbour Drive is a target for shoplifters. SMALL retailers have met police to air their concerns about the growing problem of store theft […]
Statewide land clearing data raises alarm
ALARM bells are ringing after the release of statewide Landcover and Tree Study (SLATS) data. It shows that 66,498 hectares of native vegetation, including 32,847ha of forest and woodland, was cleared across NSW in 2023, compared to the clearing of 47,388ha of native vegetation and 21,137ha of forest and woodland in 2022. This represents a […]
Increased rate of NSW adults getting sunburnt
ALMOST one million adults across the state were sunburnt at least once over a four-week period, according to a new report from the Cancer Institute NSW. The “Sun Protection Behaviours Report”, released last week, shows 15 percent of people surveyed reported being sunburnt, up from 12 percent in the previous report. The research analyses data […]
Spirit of the Bush’ competition returns to celebrate life on the land
RURAL Aid has launched the sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition, inviting Upper Hunter residents to share striking images that capture the strength, resilience, and beauty of life on the land. Running from 14 July to 31 August 2025, the much-loved competition provides a powerful platform for rural and regional Australians to tell […]
Feedback sought on farm connectivity program
THE Australian Government is seeking input from community and industry stakeholders on the “On Farm Connectivity Program” to ensure it is delivering the best possible outcomes for primary producers through the upcoming third round. Through over $30 million in rebates provided over the first two rounds, the government says thousands of primary producers have been […]
Wanted: 10,000 households to plug in to energy research
MORE than 10,000 Australian households and businesses will be asked to share ways they generate and use electricity for research to accelerate the net-zero transition. The nation’s science agency CSIRO on Thursday launched the National Energy Analysis Centre that will capture real-world energy use, which has been modelled on a similar body in the UK. […]
The Shoreline Residential Aged Care Director Aurielle Reyes, is a finalist in the You Are ACE! Awards.
Coffs carer a finalist in prestigious Ageing Australia awards
THE SHORELINE Residential Aged Care’s Director of Care Aurielle Reyes, has been named a finalist in Ageing Australia’s prestigious 2025 You Are ACE! Awards. Aurielle has been recognised in the Leadership category, which honours exceptional leaders making a significant impact within the national aged care sector. The Shoreline General Manager Owen Lednor, said Aurielle’s recognition […]
New grants to help bush connectivity
THE Regional Tech Hub has announced a new grants program, offering up to $3000 to community groups across rural, regional and remote Australia. The Connect Grants are open to grassroots projects that help people navigate the complex world of phone and internet connectivity. Regional Tech Hub General Manager, Jennifer Medway, said the program is about […]
New youth exchange for Bellingen Rotary as two international students head home
Sofia, Olli, Taro and Jorja. Murilo during a send-off at his local Rotary Club. BELLINGEN Rotary has farewelled two outstanding international students who have completed their year-long exchange in the community through the District 9660 Rotary Youth Exchange Program (YEP). Taro Okamoto from Japan set off for home on Monday 21 July, and Sofia Escarcega […]
