Sisters-in-law Freda Haworth, 102, and Lily Haworth, aged 103.
ON Saturday, 26 April, friends and family gathered to honour two extraordinary women. Lily Haworth (née Stumer) turned 103, while her sister-in-law and lifelong friend Freda Haworth (née Wells), celebrated her 102nd birthday. Their 80-year friendship is a story of resilience and adventure bound by love and deep affection. Lily Esther Stumer was born on […]
THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released a new report examining the proportion of recorded crimes that result in an offender being charged by NSW Police. The study, “Trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023”, examines the rate of legal action taken by police across 11 categories of offences over 15 […]
THE NSW Government has promised action to address the growing number of cases of illegal tree clearing in NSW. An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) has been released, offering stakeholders the opportunity to consult on reforms to the urban tree clearing framework. A new resource to help planners, developers and builders tackle urban heat has […]
Police are solving a higher proportion of crimes than ever before, according to new data from BOCSAR. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts.
THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released a new report examining the proportion of recorded crimes that result in an offender being charged by NSW Police. The study, “Trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023”, examines the rate of legal action taken by police across 11 categories of offences over 15 […]
The six women were charged with ‘offensive conduct whilst on inclosed lands’. Photo: Brian Mahoney.
SIX women have been charged over a protest at the Forestry Corporation (FCNSW) office in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday, 23 April. The group employed devices that included pipe arm locks as they occupied the roof of the Park Street building from around 9.30am and unfurled banners next to the FCNSW logo that read, “End Native […]
DONNA Pike will contest the seat of Page in Saturday’s federal election for the newly-formed Trumpet of Patriots party. Ms Pike, who has lived in the electorate for over 40 years, holds a Certificate 4 in leadership and management, and has worked in real estate sales and as a wedding celebrant. She has also served […]
Woolgoolga veterans John Imrie (left) and Colin Robertson.
WAR veterans Colin Robertson, 99, and John Imrie, 98, the last known servicemen from WWII in the Woolgoolga district, attended the Anzac Day ceremony at their local Diggers Club. Both volunteered to join the armed forces at 18 years of age. Colin saw active service in the Pacific while John had almost completed his Air […]
The border (in red) between Cowper and Page electorates. Photo: AEC website.
COFFS HARBOUR can expect to be in the national spotlight after polls close in this Saturday’s Federal Election, 3 May. It is in the most marginal Nationals seat in the country and could play a key role in determining whether there will be a hung or majority parliament. As was the case in 2022, Nationals […]
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh with NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards recipients and their supporters.
ACHIEVEMENT Awards have been presented to Coffs Coast seniors in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the community. The 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards provide an opportunity for MPs and communities to recognise the seniors that help make their community a diverse, active and inspiring place to live. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh […]
Clark Webb (left) with Mark Smyth and BCU staff.
GIINGANA Gumbaynggirr Freedom School (GGFS) has received a funding boost to support the construction of new classrooms. The BCU Bank grant will support the education of the first children to attend years seven and eight at the school. [membership level=”1″ show_noaccess=”true”] The partnership between BCU and the Freedom School aims to boost Year 12 completion […]
