October 31, 2025
Thousands of children seeking homelessness support Homelessness Australia CEO Kate Colvin.
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Thousands of children seeking homelessness support

NEW data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that in the period 2023–24, more than 6000 children across NSW without a parent or guardian, sought help from a specialist homelessness service. More than 80 percent of these children did not receive support. While it is hard to put a figure on […]

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Nationals slam GKNP but Government disputes claims Bostobrick-based logging company M&M Timbers said the GKNP announcement marked the ‘end of an era’.
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Nationals slam GKNP but Government disputes claims

NSW NATIONALS MPs are claiming that the recent Great Koala National Park (GKNP) announcement has “obliterated” the North Coast timber industry, will cost thousands of regional jobs and has no guarantee of being funded or established. The proposed boundaries of the GKNP were announced by Premier Chris Minns and Labor ministers in Coffs Harbour on […]

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Dementia Support Australia to host Coffs Harbour workshops for carers and professionals Dementia Support Australia’s information events provide carers with insightful information and practical advice.
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Dementia Support Australia to host Coffs Harbour workshops for carers and professionals

DEMENTIA Support Australia invites family carers of people living with dementia, and health and aged care professionals, to attend tailored information events in Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas on 23 October. The free advisory and support service is funded by the Australian Government and led by HammondCare, a national leader in dementia care, support and […]

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Orara High School maths teacher Holly Wedd wins national teaching award
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Orara High School maths teacher Holly Wedd wins national teaching award

ORARA High School Mathematics Teacher Holly Wedd has been named a winner at the 2025 Schools Plus Teaching Awards. Ms Wedd had been shortlisted from hundreds of exceptional nominees nationwide. The Awards recognise educators whose innovative teaching and leadership are transforming student outcomes, promoting equity and inclusion, and empowering children and young people to thrive […]

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Parliamentary committee to review NSW Reconstruction Authority’s response to May floods
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Parliamentary committee to review NSW Reconstruction Authority’s response to May floods

A PARLIAMENTARY committee will review the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s response to May’s record-breaking flood event. After entire townships were left isolated and thousands of homes and businesses were damaged, the NSW Reconstruction Authority has been leading recovery operations, including coordinating clean-up and repair efforts. A NSW Parliament Joint Select Committee has recently commenced an inquiry […]

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Fire Brigades to host community day in Woolgoolga
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Fire Brigades to host community day in Woolgoolga

THE Rural Fire Brigades of the northern Coffs Coast are inviting the community to a day of “fire safety, fun, and local spirit” at the upcoming Recruitment and Readiness Day in Woolgoolga. This family-friendly event will bring together local fire brigades from across the region – including Moonee, Corindi, Sandy Beach, Mullaway, Woolgoolga, Country Club, […]

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Investigation underway following house fire and serious assault
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Investigation underway following house fire and serious assault

AN investigation is underway following a house fire and serious assault in Coffs Harbour. Shortly after 5:30am on Sunday 7 September, emergency services were called to reports of a fire on Wongala Drive. Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District attended the location and found a house well alight. Fire and Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the […]

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