AN investigation is underway after a body was found following a house fire at Bellingen. Emergency services were called to Dillon Close, Bellingen, shortly after 5.10am on Tuesday 14 October, after a two-level home was seen alight. A woman was able to escape the house, but a second resident was unaccounted for. Fire and Rescue […]
Emerald Beach author Michel Vimal du Monteil.
THE accolades continue to flow for Michel Vimal du Monteil’s second novel, “Where to Now”, which is due for release on 20 October. It follows the warm reception of his debut book “Where There is a Will”. Published in 2021 and situated on the East Coast of Australia, its surfing themes and sense of place […]
Farm Firefighting Vehicles are commonly small trucks, utes or trailers with fixed water, pumps or fire management equipment.
FARMERS and rural landholders can now register to use Farm Firefighting Vehicles (FFVs) to respond to emergency bushfires near their property. Last Wednesday, the NSW Government launched a conditional registration scheme to enable typically unregistered FFVs to be used legally and under the protection of insurance. FFVs are commonly small trucks, utes or trailers with […]
THE National Parks Association of NSW (NPA) hosted 100 community and environmental leaders from across the North Coast to celebrate the announcement of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). Among those gathered in Bongil Bongil National Park south of Coffs Harbour last Saturday, 27 September, were NPA CEO Gary Dunnett, Greens MLC Sue Higginson, councillors […]
A NEW purpose-built lifeguard tower has been installed at Sawtell Main Beach. Prefabricated by Emineo Engineering Services, the new structure was bolted together on site and took just four days to build. “The incredible erosion we saw right across the East Coast undermined a lot of beach infrastructure and that included the old lifeguard tower […]
STRIKE force detectives are investigating the deaths of a woman and a visiting family friend after their bodies were tragically discovered late on Friday afternoon. Police were called to a house on South Boambee Road, Boambee, following the discovery of two bodies just after 5pm on Friday. Local crime manager Detective Inspector Peter O’Reilly said […]
COUNCILLOR Jonathan Cassell has been elected Chair of the City of Coffs Harbour’s Sustainability Advisory Committee. Medical doctor Brian O’Connell, was elected Deputy Chair. Dr O’Connell is also a representative of the community group Sustainable Sawtell 2030. “Both bring knowledge and passion for sustainability, and their leadership is appreciated,” said Mayor Nikki Williams, who has […]
Melbourne dad Trent Robertson. Oli, who battled stage 4 neuroblastoma at just two years old. MELBOURNE dad Trent Robertson is currently taking on the most challenging journey of his life – running 10 marathons and cycling 1,200km in just 30 days. He is raising vital funds for Neuroblastoma Australia, a charity dedicated to improving outcomes […]
NSW Farmers has slammed a review into banana imports the peak body says could “devastate the industry and put the nation’s biosecurity at risk”. Last week the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) announced a review of quarantine arrangements for bananas imported from the Philippines into Australia. “We are conducting an assessment of […]
The South Solitary Island Lighthouse Optic at its new home by the Jetty.
THE historic South Solitary Island Lighthouse Optic (SSILO) will be turned on for half-an-hour on Friday, 26 September. Situated in a purpose-built display case near the entrance to the Jetty Foreshores Pier, the SSILO’s on-switch will be hit at 6pm on Friday, 26 September to mark World Maritime Day. “The old lighthouse optic will be […]
