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Radiotherapy kidney cancer treatment soon available in Coffs Harbour

KIDNEY cancer patients on the Mid North Coast will soon have a new treatment option – Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR). It is due to the combined generosity of Coffs Harbour’s Shearwater Lodge, Tour de Rocks Limited and the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour. The SABR technique delivers a high dose of radiotherapy with extreme […]

Community, Regional

Billboard truck promotes the Great Koala National Park

A DIFFERENT approach to campaigning for forests has appeared on the streets of Coffs Harbour. A Streetfight Media truck is touring the region throughout May, promoting the establishment of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). A spokesperson for Friends of Orara East State Forest said the large mobile billboard is to remind locals and visitors […]

Community, Regional

Freemason’s donation to CanDo Cancer Trust

THE Masonic Lodges and Chapters of the Coffs Harbour Clarence region recently held a district meeting at which a donation was presented to the CanDo Cancer Trust. The Trust is a local cancer charity that financially supports patients and families attending the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute. A cheque for $5500 was presented by the […]

Community, Regional

Forest campaigner promises hunger strike at NSW Parliament

A COFFS COAST grandfather says he has been left “no other option” but to undertake a hunger strike for the protection of forests. Peter Elzer has history placing his personal wellbeing on the line for causes he is passionate about. In 2023 he completed a 2048 kilometre walking journey from Melbourne to Seventeen Seventy in […]

Community, Regional

Foreshores rezoning proposal placed on public exhibition

State Government imagery of the Jetty Foreshores proposal. Photos: PDNSW. A PLANNING proposal to redevelop the Jetty Foreshores precinct has been placed on public exhibition, with Coffs Coast residents invited to have their say. To support residents to share their views, a webinar will be held on Tuesday 27 May 2025 from 6-7:30 pm, with […]

Government, Regional

Tiered fee system proposed for National Park camping

CONCERNS have been raised that tiered pricing for camping in National Parks could leave the pursuit beyond the reach of struggling families. A consultation paper was released last month by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, which sets out proposed changes to the camping fee system for national parks and reserves in NSW. The […]

Community, Regional

Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre Celebrates its volunteer heroes

AS AUSTRALIA marks Neighbourhood Centre Week between 12–18 May and gears up for National Volunteer Week between 20–26 May, Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre is taking the opportunity to honour the backbone of its operations – its dedicated volunteers. “Neighbourhood Centres exist to deliver local solutions that help communities thrive, and at the heart of ours are […]

Community, Regional

‘Volunteers make everything we do possible’, says Lifeline North Coast

Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. THIS National Volunteer Week, May 19-25, Lifeline North Coast is recognising the individual and collective contributions of all the volunteers who ensure that every Australian has access to hope and connection […]

Regional

Maintenance and repair of koala fencing near Repton underway

IN GOOD news for local koalas, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has confirmed that repairs and maintenance of koala fencing along the freeway near Repton is well underway. A spokesperson said that TfNSW takes the protection of koalas very seriously and takes every reasonable measure to ensure their wellbeing. He said that, during the development of […]

Event, Regional

Botanic Gardens Week celebrates safeguarding plants and connecting with nature

The Powerful Owl, a threatened species living in the Botanic Gardens. The endangered Swamp Orchid is protected at the Botanic Garden. THE Friends of the Botanic Gardens in Coffs Harbour are embracing the theme of Botanic Gardens Week, 19–25 May, with a series of free visitor activities in line with the powerful message, “Guardians of […]