Pink lights promote foster caring campaign.
LOCAL landmarks The Big Banana and Macksville Bridge glowed pink last week as eye-openers for Life Without Barriers’ “Sharing is Caring” campaign. It was part of a local push to encourage more people to consider becoming a foster carer, said Benn Anderson, Regional Director for NSW Family Base Care North. Life Without Barriers hopes the […]
Bielsdown River Footbridge currently scheduled for replacement.
BELLINGEN Shire Council is in the process of upgrading Dorrigo’s Bielsdown River footbridge, integrating student-led artwork. The project grew from a vision to create a piece of public infrastructure that celebrates local identity, honours Gumbaynggirr culture, and gives young people a voice in shaping the place they live. The concept was initiated by a local […]
Albert, the green sea turtle is released, watched by Sumara Mclaughlin, Tiga Cross, Gurmesh Singh MP and Carl Bennett.
Albert, the green sea turtle is released, watched by Sumara Mclaughlin, Tiga Cross, Gurmesh Singh MP and Carl Bennett. Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary’s new rescue van and Ford’s Carl Bennett, Sanctuary MD Tiga Cross and MP Gurmesh Singh. THE Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary has received a boost to its “Wildlife Rescue On the Move” program, […]
Visiting group representatives: Wanthella Group Vice President Sonia O’Keefe (Walcha Branch), State Vice President Leonie Fish (South Grafton Evening Branch), North Coast Group Vice President Trish Stabback (Woolgoolga Branch), Hunter Group Immediate Past President Deborah Schaefer (Nelson Bay Branch), Hunter River Group’s Penelope Fenley (Merriwa Branch), North Coast Group President Leonie Saunders (Yamba Branch), North Coast Group Secretary Jodie Williams (Coffs Harbour Branch), Mid North Coast Group President Lyn Moore (Port Macquarie Branch) and State President Tanya Jolly.
Mid North Coast Group office bearers for 2026: Pauline Cain (Publicity), Chrystine Bouffler (International), Lexie Burton (Land Cookery), Tanya Jolly (State President), Carmel James (Vice President), Lyn Moore (Group President), Doreen Burns (Vice President), Yvette Smith (Social Issues), Donna Kemp (Ag and Environment), Barbara Veness (Vice President), Eunice Roberts (Secretary), Kathy Jeanes (Cultural), Janella […]
Foster carers are in high demand on the Mid North Coast.
MID NORTH COAST residents are being urged to consider becoming foster carers due to a significant demand for children needing the love and support of a safe and stable home. Life Without Barriers’ NSW regional director for NSW Family Base Care North services, Benn Anderson, said many children are unable to live with their families […]
Koala scats found in Tuckers Nob State Forest. Photo: CQU.
Locals say koalas are still at risk from logging. Photo: Friends of Tuckers Nob. Koala scats found in Tuckers Nob State Forest. Photo: CQU. WHILE most local conservationists have been filled with optimism after the announcement of the Great Kola National Park (GKNP), others are dismayed that Tuckers Nob State Forest near Coffs Harbour was […]
Stranded camper, Joel, was rescued by SES and Forestry staff. The state forest has been closed due to the impacts of severe storms. NEWRY State Forest, south-west of Urunga, was impacted by a severe thunderstorm on Friday, 10 October that left roads blocked by fallen trees and branches. Once the damage was assessed, a Forestry […]
Cockspur coral tree.
Cockspur coral tree. Long-leaf willow primrose. INVASIVE plants like Cockspur Coral Tree, Seeded Banana and Long Leaf Willow Primrose will set seeds and spread throughout the region in coming months, posing threats to native vegetation, local waterways and biodiversity. New warning signs can be seen in Urunga, Fernmount, Thora and Darkwood, as Bellingen Shire Council […]
MEMBERS of the Coffs Harbour and District Banana Growers Association have expressed concern over the potential import of fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines. Last month the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) announced a review of quarantine arrangements following demands from the Philippines to allow banana imports into Australia. Australia does not […]
THE Make/Space initiative by Arts Mid North Coast and Gowings supports local creatives by making the Coffs Central Gallery available for pop-up exhibitions. The current exhibition finishes 26 October, however practitioner Emma Gentle will be on hand from 10-2pm Friday and Saturday to discuss the immersive installation. Titled “Deeper than this” it features photographic and […]
