STRONGER educational outcomes are being celebrated across NSW on Indigenous Literacy Day, with schools participating in this years’ theme – Celebrating Stories and Language. The annual celebration will feature Aboriginal languages, stories and culture as a reminder of the…
THE new Food Swap + Share stand opposite the preschool on Valla Beach Road is lovingly operated by Aria, who is “five and three-quarters” – with a little help from her three-year-old sister, Audrey, and parents, Anna and Danny…
NAMBUCCA Valley residents have been invited to share their thoughts about their health and access to healthcare as part of a survey designed to help authorities prioritise areas of need and deliver essential services across the Mid North Coast…
MINISTER for Women Bronnie Taylor and Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall on Monday announced that nominations for the 2022 Rural Women’s Award are now open and encouraged women across NSW to consider putting their hand up. Mrs Taylor said…
R U OK? Day is on Thursday 9 September 2021. The message this year is ‘Are they really ok? Ask them today’. This message is a response to research that has found that 22% of Australians are not asking…
VALLA writer Meryl Dunton-Rose has just received a big box of books; the fruit of her labours after penning and publishing her first novel. “I felt extremely elated upon opening the box of books and exclaimed ‘Look it’s a…
COFFS Harbour City Council has lodged a submission with the newly formed Regional Housing Taskforce in a bid to help address the current housing crisis affecting the local area. The Taskforce was formally announced in June 2021 by the…
THE Park Beach Area Contributions Plan has been amended by Coffs Harbour City Council to support the future growth of the area. The contributions plan seeks a financial contribution towards the development and level of infrastructure that is required…
PETER Bishop finds it slightly ironic that he is helping health services in another country, because he ran a successful web and graphic design business in Coffs up to 2012 until his own mental health issues led to its…
EMERGENCY services Zone Leader with Coffs Harbour St John Ambulance, Frazer Shepherd, from Urunga, has been named the 2021 Upper North Coast Volunteer of the Year. “I started volunteering with St John Ambulance (NSW) in 2007,” Frazer told News…