AT THE recent MAY meeting of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, councillors debated a potential rate freeze for the 2024-2025 financial year, an ongoing issue which has divided the council in half. The proposed freeze would prevent an approximate $60 annual increase…
MEMBER for Paterson Meryl Swanson described last week’s Federal Budget as one which “delivers for every taxpayer” in the electorate, but how have the various business sectors and special interest groups across the country reacted? Ms Swanson highlighted that all…
AFTER a week’s respite due to the wet weather the course was in good shape for the Jeff Gore sponsored 4 Ball Best Ball on Saturday. Scores on the day suggested there was little run, however the team of Tony…
AN exceptional performance from sixteen-year-old Hyland Park runner Daniel Williams at the National Athletics Titles in Adelaide last month saw him take home gold in both the Under 20 and Under 18 1500m events. Williams was able to outpace some…
THE final days of the travelling Sea Monsters exhibition at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) will be celebrated by a free community event on Friday 24 May. YAM’s ‘Night at the Museum’ will run from 4pm to 8pm with a…
COOPER Gater has received the fantastic opportunity to showcase his skills overseas. The Coffs Harbour Suns junior representative has been selected by AUSA Hoops to tour the USA in July. The seventeen-year-old will play on the Puma Circuit in the…
THERE’S a buzz around the Botanic Gardens as a major cultural celebration prepares to open on Sunday 26 May. Themed ‘In Harmony on the Coffs Coast’, the All One Under the Sun festival will celebrate multiculturalism through live music, dance,…
DEAR Jasminda, My husband bought me a bike for my birthday so we can share an activity together. I’m a bit nervous as I rode bikes when I was young, but I haven’t ridden for years. Any tips? Mandy P.…
TWO special information briefings will be held for people considering putting their hand up to serve as a City of Coffs Harbour councillor. Local government elections will be held across the state on 14 September. Advertise with News of The…
DANIEL Williams has taken on Australia’s finest juniors and returned home a national champion. The sixteen-year-old won both the Under 20 Men’s 1500m and Under 18 Boys 1500m titles at the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide. Despite…