FOLLOWING the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) final report of its supermarket inquiry, Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said the Coalition has a “strong plan to crack down on major supermarkets and deliver fair prices”.…
LABOR and the coalition have drawn level with voters as the prime minister prepares to call the federal election. The latest YouGov poll provided to AAP shows the opposition clawing back ground on the government, with the major parties tied…
COMMUNITY leader and cultural champion Lesley Schoer is the 2025 Coffs Harbour Electorate “Local Woman of the Year”. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said Lesley was awarded the prestigious honour in recognition of her significant work and strong leadership…
A VALLA Beach conservationist has renewed concerns that logging in Little Newry State Forest is disturbing arsenic deposits left over from old mines, leading to the contamination of waterways. Last September, after the concerns were first raised, the Environment Protection…
A LACK of access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) on the Mid North Coast is compounding staff shortages at the region’s hospitals. Nurse and midwife Amanda Bailey-Derrett, who serves as President of the Coffs Harbour branch…
COLES and Woolworths are two of the most powerful and profitable supermarkets in the world but should not be split up, the competition watchdog has found in a major review of the sector. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission released…
SHOCKING allegations of children being sexually abused, restrained for hours and served low-quality meals have prompted a government-backed parliamentary inquiry into the childcare sector. The NSW probe is the first called since an ABC investigation revealed widespread failings in the…
THE Summer Beach Hop on 15 and 16 March, showcasing classic cars and hot rods alongside live music and dancing, was a rip roaring success. Now in its sixth year, the retro event introduced three new activities on Saturday. Advertise…
ORGANISERS of the Coffs Coast Ocean Swims on Sunday 6 April, are introducing an inclusive swimming option for all abilities. The 300m course will be adapted for children who need to have a break along the way. Advertise with News…
A MASS flood rescue readiness exercise across NSW last month, meant SES crews were trained and ready as Cyclone Alfred approached. “We were well prepared, but all the work we’ve done in recent months in educating the community to get…