LOCAL residents with a tale to tell can save their story for future generations through a special opportunity as part of this year’s Seniors Festival. City of Coffs Harbour is driving a jam-packed program of events for a celebration which…
CYCLISTS are seeking to open the discussion on the long-term project of achieving safe cycle lanes across the Coffs Coast, starting with councils and Transport for NSW regularly clearing leafy cycle paths and roadsides. The cycling community is growing rapidly…
DORRIGO farmer and founder of the Dorrigo Indian Myna Action Group Sue Francis, will be the guest speaker at CWA Dorrigo’s Friday 14 March meeting. Ms Francis is passionate about educating the community on the myna bird’s habits and has…
THREE forest campaigners have been convicted of a traffic obstruction offence relating to an incident at Billys Creek on the Dorrigo Plateau in early 2024. Meredith Stanton, David Mcrae and Jane St Vincent Welch faced Coffs Harbour Local Court on…
THERE is no greater honour the surfing community can confer on recently departed surf buddies than a paddle out. It is fitting that as the season changes into autumn, a paddle out to commemorate the life and times of Charles…
CAMP Quality Family Fun Day at Big Banana Fun Park last Sunday was hugely successful judging by the smiles, amount of laughter and tired kids at the end of the day, said the organisers. The experience gives families facing cancer…
YOUNG people are being invited to explore innovative programs for their creative and social development at Nambucca Valley Phoenix in Bowraville. The community organisation offers a comprehensive program of workshops and classes for young people facilitated by professional staff. Advertise…
BLACK SPOTS in mobile phone coverage could be a thing of the past under a federal government scheme if Labor is re-elected. Telcos would be required to provide outdoor mobile coverage across all of Australia under laws to be introduced…
A NEW report from the McKell Institute has called for the Federal Government to expedite protections for labour hire workers in Australia’s horticulture sector. The McKell Institute report has been commissioned by Woolworths and the Retail Supply Chain Alliance –…
BELLINGEN advocacy group Housing Matters is inviting local residents to attend the upcoming launch of “Homes for Health”. The initiative aims to find a community-driven solution to the urgent housing crisis affecting healthcare workers in Bellingen and Dorrigo and is…