THE existing roundabout on Moonee Beach Road and the Moonee Beach Estate’s associated road network will be adequate for the next 20 years or so, says a report to City of Coffs Harbour Council. Councillor Paul Amos unsuccessfully proposed a motion at the council’s 29 January ordinary meeting. The motion asked the council to support […]
Great Koala National Park carbon credits to be invested locally. Photo: Andrew Vivian.
COFFS Harbour City Council Council unanimously supported a motion by Councillor Jonathan Cassell at its meeting on 29 January. The motion supports, in principle, the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) carbon method, recognising its economic potential and environmental benefits when applied to the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP). Council resolved to note that carbon […]
Soon to be on the market, City of Coffs Harbour’s former council administration building.
CITY of Coffs Harbour’s former council administration building at 2-4 Castle Street will be placed on the open market for sale. The two-storey building, which is currently vacant, was constructed in 1983 and served as the council’s main administration building until the opening of the $82 million Yarilla Place in September 2023. The matter was […]
Walking to work can improve mental health. Photo: Walk to work Day.
WALK to Work Day will take place on Friday, 26 March, encouraging Australians to build more walking into their daily routines while raising funds for better mental health outcomes nationwide. The annual campaign, led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, highlights the physical and mental health benefits of walking and this year supports the Black […]
Field Managers needed for Census 2026. Photo: Manuel Guillén Vega/Pexels.com
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is recruiting more than 2,700 Field Managers to help deliver the 2026 Census, providing job opportunities on the Coffs Coast. The roles form a critical part of the Census workforce, supporting communities across Australia to take part in one of the nation’s most important data collections. Field Managers will […]
Celebrating Australia Day in Brelsford Park.
Coffs Harbour Rotary’s Paul Keon and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh. Lifeline North Coast Ambassador Ian “Eno” Taylor and Cr Cath Fowler. Sawtellian of the Year Maureen Darby and her mum Senior Citizen of the Year Lorraine Kaempfel. Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums. Uncle Richard Widders and North Coast Regional Landcare’s Larry Langman. Coffs […]
Catherine Yeomans works to improve housing affordability and accessibility. Photo: Catherine Yeomans.
Catherine Yeomans works to improve housing affordability and accessibility. Photo: Catherine Yeomans. John Ainsworth devoted 32 years to the Nambucca Valley Council. Photo: John Ainsworth. Barry Nicholls is a Life Member of The Axemen. Photo: Barry Nicholls. Lyn Anderson continues to work with Lifeline. Photo: @LifelineNorthCoast. The familiar faces waving the flag for the Coffs […]
Bellingen’s Citizen Of the Year, Susan Lumsdaine.
Bellingen’s Citizen Of the Year, Susan Lumsdaine. Young Citizen of the Year Myra Sibanda. Recipients of the group Arts and Culture Award, Budaabung Bari Dance. THE Bellingen Shire’s 2026 Community Awards were marked by a night of celebration, connection and recognition. Held on Friday in the Bellingen Memorial Hall, the event was hosted by Mayor […]
Ashley Love showing Swedish journalist Johan Augustin around Bongil Bongil National Park. Photo: Ashley Love.
ASHLEY Love is considered by many to be the ‘father’ of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP), and while he was delighted with the initial announcement confirming its creation, as time progresses he is becoming less enthused. He says a recent environmental report, prepared on behalf of and with input from local environmentalists, indicates the […]
Media Release: NSW Fair Trading has cancelled the licence of Coffs Harbour strata manager Jessica Marrie Carah and permanently disqualified her from the property and strata industry. The regulator made the decision after finding Ms Carah had fraudulently converted over $2 million from dozens of strata schemes accounts into her own personal account. Due to […]
