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Community members urged to have say on Council’s Economic Strategy
COFFS Harbour City Councillors Tony Judge, Jonathan Cassell and Sally Townley have urged interested members of the Coffs community to have their say on the economic future of the region. Councillor Judge said, “Many people are reluctant to engage in…
OPINION: No residential development east of the railway line at the Jetty
DEAR News Of The Area, IN your Friday, 17 June article by Sam Parker (‘Plan Rejected’, p1/4, Coffs Coast NOTA), the Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh is quoted as saying he “wished that the Council had listened to the…
OPINION: Whose interests are shaping Foreshore proposal?
DEAR News Of The Area, THE proponents of the Government’s plan to urbanise the Foreshore seem to think that building over our prime tourist attraction will trigger massive investment in the town. I can only guess at why the half…
5/25-27 Wybalena Crescent, Toormina is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast
5/25-27 Wybalena Crescent, Toormina Open House: Saturday 10:15 – 10:45am 2 beds/1 bath/ 1 car Price: $499,000-$529,000 View online: unre.com.au THIS stunning two-bedroom villa is ideally located to Toormina Gardens Shopping Centre with Woolworths and Coles Supermarkets, Kmart, and specialty…
Big Bonanza festival funding means bigger names, bigger staging and more
THE Big Bonanza music, comedy and food festival, debuting on the Coffs Coast in November, will now be even bigger thanks to $200,000 in funding from the NSW Government. Coffs Coast based festival organiser Gig Big has received this significant…
Local surf lifesaver Neville Warwick awarded OAM in Queen’s Birthday Honours
“NEV Warwick, OAM – we salute you!” was the message that rang loud and clear through Bellingen, Urunga, Repton, Raleigh, Mylestom and surf clubs all along the coast. Neville Warwick, Life Member of Bellinger Valley North Beach Surf Life Saving…
Regional health workforce incentive package announced
RECRUITMENT and retention, particularly in regional areas, are the focus of the NSW Government’s $883 million health workforce incentive scheme, described as the largest shakeup of its kind ever undertaken in the state. The scheme will be delivered alongside new…
Coffs Coast Dolphins make their debut in new North Coast Rugby League women’s competition
A NEW Rugby League team has emerged which aims to build the women’s game in the region. The Coast Coast Dolphins team is made up of players from Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas including Nambucca and Dorrigo. The Dolphins have…
Longboarders to contest Logger Heads Malibu Classic 2022
THE 36th Logger Heads Malibu Classic is nearly upon us, with the event running from 22 to 24 July at Scotts Head. 90 percent of entrants are from the last two years of Covid-cancelled events, which has seen their entries…