THE Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is considering joining the NSW Government’s Voluntary House Raising Scheme (VHRS), a flood risk management initiative under the Floodplain Management Program. The scheme aims to enhance the resilience of flood-prone homes by raising them above minimum…
THERE is no better end to the working week than a sunny Friday morning on the banks of the Nambucca River. There was one drawback, and it was of course the wet weather beforehand, which resulted in the river water…
ASTUTE Graham Watson had a champagne week on the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course, winning the A Grade monthly medal before backing up the next day to fire five birdies as he swept his pennant match at home against Kempsey.…
NAMBUCCA Heads teenager Zeke Daley has officially registered as an Independent candidate for Cowper in the 2025 Federal Election. In a statement to media, Mr Daley said he brings a “fresh, community-driven voice” to the region’s political conversation. Advertise with…
ANTHONY Albanese and Peter Dutton have backed in their plans to tackle cost of living pressures as they made their case to voters during the first leaders’ debate of the federal election campaign. The prime minister won the contest on…
AUSTRALIAN Red Cross “Trauma Teddy” coordinators from Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga and the Nambucca Valley answered the call for love, kindness and cuddles after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred wreaked havoc in communities to the north. “In times of disaster, in times of…
SAFETY improvement measures have been implemented at the intersection of Giinagay Way and Valla Beach Road, Valla Beach, following a recent run of crashes at the site. Transport for NSW has agreed to reduce the speed limit to 60km/h from…
COFFS Harbour Showground is set to become a mecca for motors this weekend, with the running of the Bridgestone Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Motor Festival. Hosted by the Coffs Harbour and District Sporting Car Club, the festival will be…
THE Camden Haven Eagles are set to soar this season. Year 2025 will see the junior rugby league club set a new benchmark in terms of player participation, with the Eagles entering a staggering 14 teams into this year’s competition,…
TILLIERMANS and Tea Gardens have been synonymous since 1972. The iconic establishment was originally founded as the Paragon Café by New York architect John Amery in 1910. In 1995, after stints interstate and abroad, Kerry and Peter Hodges took the…