October 12, 2026

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Transgrid’s bushfire prevention work complete Transgrid's bushfire prevention helicopter patrols. Photo: Supplied.
Community, Local News, Regional

Transgrid’s bushfire prevention work complete

WITH much of Australia bracing for heightened bushfire danger this summer and authorities calling for early preparations for the season ahead, Transgrid has completed its bushfire prevention throughout NSW. Transgrid’s transmission network spans 12,200km and its prevention work included extensive surveys, inspections and preventative maintenance. About half of Transgrid’s annual maintenance expenditure is directed to […]

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Jetty Foreshore rezoning proposal approved
Community, Government, Local News, Regional

Jetty Foreshore rezoning proposal approved

BRUCE Weir, who was at the initial announcement of the Jetty Foreshores revitalisation proposal and has actively campaigned against it ever since, has launched another scathing Facebook attack on local and state government officials. “A decision on the foreshores is done and dusted,” Mr Weir wrote. “Despite not one senior bureaucrat or Government Minister ever […]

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The Nationals’ NSW incumbent Ross Cadell wins preselection
Government, Regional

The Nationals’ NSW incumbent Ross Cadell wins preselection

LEADER of The Nationals Matt Canavan has congratulated The Nationals’ News South Wales incumbent Senator Ross Cadell on winning preselection for the next federal election. Senator Canavan said Senator Cadell has made an enormous contribution to The Nationals and deserved the top spot for the Party on the next Coalition Senate ticket. “Ross has been […]

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State’s historic wooden bridges subject to review The historic Monkerai Bridge, which spans the Karuah River. Photo: Craig Powell.
Government, Local News, Regional

State’s historic wooden bridges subject to review

THE State’s historic timber truss bridges are in the spotlight, and potentially the cross-hairs, of a Transport for NSW review into the management of these structures and their place in modern road networks. Today, Transport for NSW manages, maintains and preserves 27 historic timber truss bridges across the state dating from 1880 to 1930. “Steeped […]

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Pine Creek activist sentenced Vivian leaves court after sentencing.
Community, Local News, Police, Regional

Pine Creek activist sentenced

ON Wednesday September 16th, Vivien, aged 22, appeared at the Coffs Harbour Courthouse and pleaded guilty to five charges arising from her actions which halted logging operations in Pine Creek State Forest on 25 June. Vivien locked herself onto log harvesting machinery, halting logging for hours in the State Forest. She said, “While I accept […]

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Free food distribution in Coffs Harbour set to expand to accommodation for the homeless Backpackers are among those receiving free food at Coffs. Photo: Sharon Jane.
Community, Health, Local News, Regional

Free food distribution in Coffs Harbour set to expand to accommodation for the homeless

Simon Remana, organiser of Coffs Harbour Community Service free food. Photo: Sharon Jane. Distributing food at the Park Avenue car park entry, Coffs Harbour. Photo: Sharon Jane Backpackers are among those receiving free food at Coffs. Photo: Sharon Jane. Helping hands distributing food in Coffs Harbour. Photo: Sharon Jane. COFFS HARBOUR Community Service offers free […]

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Snakes awaken as spring temperatures soar
Community, Local News, Regional

Snakes awaken as spring temperatures soar

Reptile World Coffs Harbour founder Steve McEwan with his right-hand-man, son Matt. A carpet python’s immense muscular strength. Almost four meters long, this carpet python is shedding its skin. An Eastern Brown snake observed in Bagawa State Forest. TEMPERATURES into the mid and high 20s across New South Wales, right at the turn of the […]

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