NSW NURSES will get a three percent interim pay hike in return for suspending all industrial action which has been affecting the state’s public hospitals. The government struck a truce with the nurses union after months of wage negotiations and…
THE Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman reported a near-fifteen percent drop in complaints in 2023/24 compared to the previous year, with more issues needing escalation settled in a timely manner. Power players Telstra and Optus accounted for around two-thirds of all complaints,…
LESS-THAN-IDEAL weather conditions did not dampen spirits as the Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) held a special ceremony to mark the commencement of the 2024/25 season. Tony Worton, Club Captain of Camden Haven SLSC, led a group of…
ADAM Roberts has been elected as Mayor of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council after securing a decisive majority of preferences, resulting in a progressive total of 60.11 percent. “It’s very humbling to receive the confidence and support from our community in electing…
URUNGA Spring Fiesta was a huge success with over 4000 people taking part across the afternoon and evening. “The day was perfect, with clear skies and just enough breeze to keep you cool in the sun,” organiser Ahva Dub from…
AUTOMOBILE Technology mechanic Ross Colquhoun has been named “Best of Nation” at WorldSkills 2024 in Lyon, France. The former TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour apprentice, who works at A1 Mobile Mechanical Services, was recognised for his exceptional performance – a reflection…
IT’S all about orchids in Woolgoolga this weekend where the district’s Orchid Society is staging its annual Spring Show. The event has been expanded this year to include a workshop, and will feature new orchid societies, team members and displays.…
WOOLGOOLGA Performing Arts Studio’s (WPAS) mixtape performance series continues with the “Lin & Lloyd” show featuring the famous songs and music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Many of the songs are from contemporary theatre and movies, such as…
STUDENTS from Coffs Harbour High School (CHHS) have taken home the title of Overall Winner for their ‘Moona Lisa’ project in the national Dairy Australia Picasso Cows program, beating over 49 schools from across the country. Scoring 50/50, the school…
THE Boambee Bowerbird Quilters members are stitching up a storm in preparation for their popular Quilt Show, which will be held at the Boambee East Community Centre from Friday to Sunday, 11-13 October. This year’s display will showcase over 100…