NORTH Coast Local Land Services has received five reports of domestic dogs being attacked and killed by wild dogs in the last two months. Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common occurrence at this time of year and although wild dogs can…
AYEMIN Kawkuhtoo, a Karenni refugee who provides interpreting services in Coffs Harbour, has been named winner of the 2024 Regional Unity Medal. Ayemin was presented with the award at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner celebrating all twelve of the state’s Multicultural…
COMMENDED for brave conduct, Tim Thorncraft has received an Australian Bravery Decoration for rescuing his neighbour from a vehicle about to fall off a cliff in Kalang on 24 September 2021. Announced by the Governor-General, the awards recognise acts of…
SHARING her industry experience was the pot of gold offered by professional Australian-South Asian performer Vidya Makan at workshops at the Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio on the weekend of 9 and 10 March. Following her journey from leading shows such…
REGIONAL and rural communities are bearing the brunt of a NSW teacher shortfall, local teachers have heard. The NSW Teachers Federation is ramping up its campaign to fully resource North Coast public schools, meeting with teachers in Coffs Harbour last…
OFFICEWORKS Coffs Harbour’s recent 2024 Back to School Appeal raised $6,600, exceeding their store’s fundraising goal by more than $1,300. The community-raised funds will go to The Smith Family’s Learning for Life sponsorship program, helping 2,000 children and families impacted…
GREEN was the theme for an early celebration of St Patrick’s Day for Sing Australia Coffs Harbour members on Monday, March 11. The singers, dressed in the colour of the Emerald Isle, sang songs selected with a focus on all…
VOLUNTEER ambulance officer Jodie Williams has issued an invitation to Federal Transport Minister Catherine King to witness the dangers of a level crossing at Morrows Road, Nana Glen. The National Level Crossing Safety Committee has been included in the invitation.…
THE Living Well Expo held at the Coffs Harbour Showground in early March was declared a huge success by organisers and exhibitors, attracting more than 1000 visitors throughout the day. Housed in the recently renovated Showground Exhibition Pavilion, the event…
LITTLE Wings, a non-profit organisation that provides free flight and ground transport services for seriously ill children in rural and remote areas, chose Coffs Harbour for its first regional International Women’s Day lunch. Little Wings CEO Clare Pearson addressed gathered…