AN extraordinary meeting of Coffs Harbour City Council was held on Monday 27 September to resolve available options for the region’s existing Red Bin waste service. Coffs Harbour City councillors discussed the contentious matter in a confidential session for…
IN Chinese mythology, dragons symbolise imperial rule, good fortune and are used to bring good fortune in Chinese New Year celebrations and festive boat races. Wouldn’t it be auspicious to have a dragon at the bottom of your garden…
BONVILLE author Wilson McOrist has published his third book, ‘The Boy from Long Gully’. It’s the true and remarkable tale of Richard Richards, a young man from the small rural town of Long Gully in central Victoria, who takes…
PATRONS flocked to the grand opening of the Woopi Brewing Co. last Saturday as brews, food and a cool vibe were enjoyed at the coast’s newest venue. The brewery got off to a flying start as they were fully…
LOCAL Navy veteran Grant Jonty is participating in the inaugural Virtual Tour de Force in support of the Invictus Games with a local Coffs team. The challenge that has been put to the veteran community, and which Grant has…
REGIONAL Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDA MNC) has appointed an Employment Facilitator for the Mid North Coast Local Jobs Program (MNCLJP). The MNCLJP covers six local government areas of the Mid North Coast Employment Region, which stretches from…
THE ideal Coffs Harbour Entertainment Venue (CHEV) has been revealed to be a multi-functional hub that can accommodate an audience of up to 820 people in a flexible, inclusive space for a wide variety of performances and events including…
THE Northern Beaches community has rallied in support of a 16-year-old recently attacked with a knife at a teenage beach party at Sawtell on Sunday 19 September, holding a car wash fundraiser to support the boy and his family.…
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to save the historic TS Vendetta building at the Jetty Foreshores following State Government plans to redevelop the building into a $5m waterfront Community Centre. NSW Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey…
A HAZARDOUS Surf Warning and windy weather didn’t stop a happy sailor from receiving vital donations last week at the Coffs Harbour International Marina. Emergency first aid equipment was donated to local identity Tex O’Grady, allowing his boat Sail…