Farmers say it’s time to end the regional mobile black spots
REGIONAL Australians are calling on the Federal Government to act now on domestic mobile phone roaming and take farmers’ connectivity concerns seriously. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into domestic mobile roaming but says regional communities should not have to wait any longer for things to […]
The economy appears to be slowing as expected, according to the RBA, but inflation is still too high. Image: wayhomestudio on Magnific.
THE Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady for a second straight meeting despite inflation hovering well above its target. In a unanimous decision, the central bank’s nine-member monetary policy board left the cash rate untouched at 4.35 per cent on Tuesday. The result was widely expected by economists and money markets. While the re-escalation […]
Dual occupancies such as this could become more common in Coffs if the legislation is approved. Photo: Supplied.
THOUSANDS more Coffs Harbour properties could become eligible for dual occupancy development under a proposed planning change aimed at increasing the region’s housing supply. Coffs Harbour City Council has endorsed a planning proposal to remove the current 800-square-metre minimum lot size requirement for dual occupancies in R2 Low Density Residential zones. If approved by the […]
Harvey Nicholson, touted as a junior in age only, on his way to an outright win in a Subaru prepared by his father. Zahli Pell, who came 2nd in the ladies category, shared a vehicle with her father, Damien. Jett Drough, behind the wheel of the Club Car in his first-ever event. Coaching from the […]
Milan, just six years old when militant forces attacked her home 12 years ago, is now completing Year 12 and plans to become a teacher. Photo: Leigh Watson.
Milan, just six years old when militant forces attacked her home 12 years ago, is now completing Year 12 and plans to become a teacher. Photo: Leigh Watson. The faces they cannot forget: the Ezidi community grieves absent family members. Photo: Leigh Watson. The Coffs community gathers to show support for the grieving Ezidi. Photo: […]
MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has launched a new community petition calling on the NSW Government to expand its PolAir-Remote Drone program and bring remotely operated police drones to the Mid North Coast. Mr Kemp says the technology could give local police another tool to respond to crime across a large and often difficult-to-access area. […]
BELLINGEN Shire Council has recorded a 69 per cent reduction in fuel and electricity emissions for 2025/26 compared to its baseline year of 2009/10. Bellingen Shire Council General Manager, Mark Griffioen, commended the achievement, acknowledging the years of consistent effort behind the results. “This further reduction in emissions comes off the back of last year […]
COFFS Harbour patients with suspected prostate cancer will now have access to advanced diagnostic care closer to home after a community fundraising effort delivered more than $180,000 worth of specialised equipment to Coffs Harbour Health Campus. The donation, funded by the Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies, Male Bag Foundation, Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour and the […]
THE Corindi community is in mourning after the death of George on Monday, 27 July. George was well-known to locals and could often be seen resting and sunning himself by the side of the road. However, in what appears to be a tragic case of miscommunication, the elderly kangaroo was euthanised by police officers who […]
Warmth should not be a luxury in winter. Image: magnific.
TEMPERATURE extremes at either end of the thermometer carry inherent risk for vulnerable people, such as the elderly or young children, yet more than one in four admit they’ve gone without in times of need due to the cost. A recent survey revealed that 27 per cent of Australians, which is 5.7 million people, fell […]
