Ingenia Communities Head of Development, Simon Burk. Head of Development Simon Burk, Communities CEO John Carfi, Mayor Nikki Williams, residents Lyn Wilson and Kate Turner, and Development Manager Anna Cunningham. THE official start of construction on the next major stage of Ingenia Lifestyle Plantations at Woolgoolga was marked by a sod-turning ceremony on site on […]
Ian Napier was slugged with five years' worth of land taxes after diversifying his winery business. Photo: Peter Stoop/AAP PHOTOS.
Wine and taxes: only one certainty for small producers
UNDER the shade of a weeping willow on the banks of a sparkling dam, wine lovers can look out across a sprawling national park while sipping chilled Chardonnay. Members of the Wombat Crossing Vineyard, in the heart of the NSW Hunter Valley wine region, can also stay in a cosy lodge with a fireplace, aptly […]
CEO Australian HR Institute Sarah McCann-Bartlett with People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, who accepted the awards.
NVC Group recognised in National Australian HR Institute Awards
CEO Australian HR Institute Sarah McCann-Bartlett with People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, who accepted the awards. NVC Group People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, signing up new entrants ready to kick start their career. NVC Group, a local not-for-profit organisation, was honoured at the National Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards held in Melbourne on Friday 5 […]
Excellence in Allied Health Achievement award winner, Coffs Coast Sports Physiotherapy’s Trent Renshaw, with North Coast Allied Health Association CEO Alira Bayndrian.
Coffs winners and finalists in Healthy North Coast Primary Care Excellence Awards
Excellence in Allied Health Achievement award winner, Coffs Coast Sports Physiotherapy’s Trent Renshaw, with North Coast Allied Health Association CEO Alira Bayndrian. Long Service Award winner General Practitioner, Northside Health Centre, Dr Jay Ruthnam with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ Dr Deb King. Finalists and colleagues from Health Voyage, Coffs Harbour. A RAFT […]
Family legacy continues as Clog Barn celebrates 40 years
Three generations have kept the Dutch tourist attraction alive. Clog making demonstrations are an added attraction at the Clog Barn. Miniature replicas of Dutch buildings and villages. Forty years ago, the Clog Barn began to take shape. BELOVED Coffs Harbour landmark, The Clog Barn, has hit a major milestone, with the successful family business celebrating […]
General Manager Lifeline North Coast Angela Martin, Professional Coach Blyde Neser, and Chief Executive Health Voyage Tazmyn Jewell.
Coffs Coast leaders recognised in national Psychosocial Safety Awards
TWO Coffs Coast leaders, General Manager Lifeline North Coast Angela Martin, and Chief Executive Health Voyage Tazmyn Jewell, were among seven national finalists in the Outstanding Leadership category of the recently-held Psychosocial Safety and Leadership Awards. The awards celebrate leaders who take bold, thoughtful steps to reduce risks, improve inclusivity, and champion mental health as […]
Tech help for seniors: when one ‘window’ closes and another one opens
THE Windows 10 operating system will reach the end of its support (EoS) on 14 October. After this date, Microsoft stops providing security updates which leaves computers increasingly vulnerable to viruses, malware, phishing and cyberattacks. Coffs Harbour Young Citizen of the Year 2025, Nathan Armstrong, who runs his own senior tech support service from home […]
Hunter residents warned as money mule scams rise through social media
MID NORTH COAST residents are being urged to stay alert as cyber criminals step up efforts to recruit so-called “money mules” through social media, fake job offers and online scams. NGM Group, the parent company of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, has reported a 20 percent rise in fraudulent online account openings, with criminals attempting […]
Rate cuts welcomed, but cost of living still looms over regional Australia
THE Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 percent on Tuesday 13 August, has been welcomed as a positive step for households across the nation, particularly the three million families managing mortgages. The reduction equates to a saving of $74 per month on a $500,000 mortgage. Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, who is […]
Local businesses top North Coast Regional Tourism Awards
Coffs Coast Tourism award winners and finalists with Coffs MP Gurmesh Singh. Bellingen’s The Belfry Manager Rowan Simon. THE Coffs Coast fared well in the 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards with Bellingen’s The Belfry guesthouse winning the Hosted Accommodation award for the second consecutive year. Attending the awards night in Byron Bay, manager Rowan […]
