DR NICHOLAS Chang from UNSW’s Rural Clinical Campus in Coffs Harbour was awarded the 2021 University Medal. The University Medal is one of the most distinguished awards to be bestowed on an undergraduate. It recognises Dr Chang’s outstanding academic…
THE Australian Beach Boys are headlining an action-packed night of entertainment at this year’s Summer Beach Hop at the Coffs Jetty Foreshores on Saturday 26 March. Australia’s own ‘Beach Boys Show’ celebrates sun, surf and cars with a fun…
THE Karuah community has come together to support those impacted by flooding in Lismore. Supported by the Karuah Working Together Centre’s Manager Jean Keeley, and Jim and Jenny Semple, donations of all kinds, from clothing, linen, food and cleaning…
BULAHDELAH Central School (BCS) students in Years 5, 6 and 7 recently participated in a practical full day workshop called Supporting and Linking Tradeswomen (SALT), aimed at encouraging females into non-traditional job roles such as trades. According to the…
FIVE million Australians will benefit from the largest increase in social security payments since 2013. Centrelink adjusts the maximum pension payment twice a year – in both March and September, to ensure payments to those in need are at…
75 The Boulevarde, Hawks Nest Auction: 7 April 5pm YOU know that house you have always admired? Here it is! This is a rare opportunity on this tightly held and prestigious stretch of road known as The Boulevarde in…
THE NSW Government is urging young people to quit vaping and know the facts and dangers of e-cigarettes. In recent years, the use of e-cigarettes, or ‘vapes’ has become a large trend in younger Australians, particularly secondary students, due…
THE draft National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032 has been announced with four key pillars: prevention, early intervention, response and recover. However, Full Stop Australia, an organisation dedicated to supporting people affected by sexual, domestic…
COFFS Harbour Boardriders have held their second competition of the year with a jam-packed Sunday of surfing. Clean off-shore conditions and solid swell at Park Beach held up for Competition 2 of 2022, with a jam-packed schedule seeing two…
THE North Coast Bulldogs under 18s representative side have capped off a magnificent home and away season, finishing on top of the ladder in their Laurie Daley Cup competition. The Bulldogs finished as undefeated minor premiers with four wins…