DEAR News Of The Area, THE author’s assertion of providing “a factual foundation” (‘What is sustainability in forestry?’, Nambucca Valley and Coffs Coast NOTA, 16/2/2024) ends after his reasonably good definition of sustainable, after which the usual ideological rhetoric takes…
IDENTIFIED by their car and box-trailer number plates, a man and a woman will be issued a fine by City of Coffs Harbour (CoCH) for dumping household rubbish on Battery Road in Nana Glen on Monday 19 February. Reported by…
TRIBUTE was paid to the exemplary dedication and service of Louise Rawson-Harris and Mark Willis for their tireless contributions to the Bellingen Memorial Hall for over two decades. In a small ceremony held by Bellingen Shire Council at the hall,…
BELLINGEN Shire Council has concluded its community engagement on master plans for the region’s CBD areas, which involved workshops and surveys aimed at shaping the future of Bellingen, Dorrigo, and Urunga. The community engagement initiative, facilitated in collaboration with consultant…
WOMEN’S advocacy group BPW Coffs Coast is preparing a submission to a NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure discussion paper on short and long term rental accommodation. The Government’s discussion paper explores the effectiveness of the current planning and…
BLUE is the colour as Coffs Harbour’s famous Big Banana lights up on Wednesday 6 March during Lymphoedema Awareness Month. The ‘Shine a Light on Lymphoedema’ campaign is run by the Lymphoedema Association Australia (LAA), a charity aiming to ensure…
NORTH Coast social enterprise The Community Transport Company has acquired Bellingen Shire Taxis, creating Australia’s first not-for-profit taxi service. The former proprietors of the business, Greg and Susan McLeod, are transitioning the new owners into the business as they thank…
IT’S that time of the year when the Bellingen Environment Centre Inc (BEC) proudly presents the first of its twice-annual Bellingen Plant Fairs. This year’s Autumn Plant Fair is on Saturday March 9 from 8am until 2pm at Bellingen Park.…
BILL and Matilda recently purchased a ‘renovator’s delight’. Lucy, a young builder, was hired by Bill and Matilda to assist with the renovation. The three formed quite the team and enjoyed long working days and the not-so-occasional knock-off drinks. Their…
PARKING of trailers, caravans and boats on public streets and in parks has long been a contentious issue in Port Stephens. Many believe that if you can afford a trailer, caravan or boat you should park it on your own…