THE NSW Food Authority says consumers can feel confident enjoying locally grown berries, with NSW Government laboratory testing confirming they meet food safety standards for pesticide residues. Twenty-five kilograms of blueberries and raspberries, representing 100 samples of 250 grams each, were purchased from a range of Sydney retail stores in November 2025. They were tested […]
FOUR-YEAR funding is being made available to local organisations to combat the impact of priority weeds, updating a previously annual grant program. The new $40.7 million NSW Weeds Action Program (WAP) is a key component of the NSW Government’s Biosecurity Action Plan, with funding being provided to 97 Local Control Authorities (LCA). Minister for Agriculture […]
Cr Tony Judge spoke at the Country Labor Conference. Photo: Tony Judge.
COFFS Harbour Labor Branch members recently joined hundreds of delegates at the Country Labor Conference in Orange. The conference provides important guidance to the State Government on issues affecting regional NSW. Coffs Harbour Branch President Councillor Tony Judge was joined by recent Cowper candidate Greg Vigors, Page candidate Wendy Backhous and well-known multicultural leader Htun […]
A MAN has faced court this week accused of an alleged murder at an Ebor campground. Ahwen Kohn, 26, appeared in the crime court at Armidale on Tuesday, charged with “murder”, “intentionally choke person with recklessness”, and “assault occasioning actual bodily harm’. Mr Kohn was arrested on Waterfall Way, Ebor about 11.30am on Monday, 2 […]
FED up farmers and families facing poor regional, rural and remote mobile services are being encouraged to “keep complaining”. The latest report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) revealed an increase in complaints in NSW, with almost a quarter coming from regional areas. A total of 4,285 complaints were made by people in NSW, up […]
LIFELINE North Coast is opening a new training program for volunteers seeking to work in the not-for-profit’s Crisis Phone Service. The training requires commitment owing to the nature of the calls the volunteers will be taking. “It is quite extensive,” said Lifeline North Coast (NSW) Trainer and Centre Supervisor Lyn Anderson, who also volunteers for […]
MEMBERS of community group Foreshore For All Inc., say they are alarmed by the long-awaited Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore Revitalisation Submissions Report. Released last Wednesday, 18 February, the report is in response to the 1,724 submissions received by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) during the public exhibition period. The proposal is to […]
Goodstart Early Learning CEO Dr Ros Baxter says nothing is more critical than children's safety. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
AUSTRALIA’S childcare workers are on “ick” alert as they scramble to rebuild public trust after the sector was engulfed in sexual abuse scandals and widespread safety concerns. A Senate inquiry into the troubled industry moved to Brisbane on Monday as it probes quality and safety in the nation’s early childhood education and care system. It […]
Attendees celebrated an evening of connection, culture, and women’s leadership. Photo: BPW Coffs Coast.
BUSINESS and Professional Women (BPW) Coffs Coast recently hosted a successful International Night, joining clubs around the world in a shared celebration of connection, culture, and women’s leadership. The evening brought together members, local supporters, and representatives from Coffs Harbour’s migrant and refugee communities in a spirit of solidarity and friendship. BPW clubs use International […]
Woolgoolga Seniors enjoy a Christmas lunch. Photo: Woolgoolga Seniors.
WOOLGOOLGA will have planned activities and guest speakers for the NSW Seniors Festival, running from Monday 2 March to Saturday 15 March. Seniors Centre President Rod Mackenzie, said guest speakers will cover issues of importance to members and the public. “With changes to the aged care system it’s important for people to get the correct […]
