REFORMS to the ticketless parking fine system to require on-the-spot notifications have passed NSW Parliament. Under the existing ticketless system introduced in 2020, instead of having the infringement notice left on the vehicle, the fine was sent by post, sometimes…
INDEPENDENT candidate for Cowper Caz Heise has announced a commitment to push for improvements to the beleaguered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) if elected to Federal Parliament. The NDIS, which is administered by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), is…
THE Christmas theme takes a rest this week to make room for one of the biggest swings of the year, Wicked: Part One. Yes, the carols may not be playing but you can expect people to be singing at the…
THE National Varroa Mite Management Program has announced two products containing the active ingredient oxalic acid can now be used for the treatment of Varroa mite. Varroa Mites (Varroa jacobsoni and V. destructor) are considered the most serious pest of…
INTERNATIONALLY renowned percussionist Claire Edwardes OAM will perform marimba in the final Coffs Harbour Music Society concert of 2024. Claire’s work as artistic director, chamber musician and soloist has made her a dynamic changemaker in the Australian classical music scene.…
KADMIUM Art + Design Supplies is celebrating its second anniversary in Coffs Harbour this week. However the journey to providing high quality art and design supplies began over 20 years ago when owner Jeremy West’s fascination with art led him…
NORTHERN Beaches residents came out in numbers on Saturday 16 November to protest plans for a 113 lot residential subdivision at Ti-Tree Road, Sandy Beach. The sentiment from rally attendees was that the 49.7 hectare site of the proposal, adjacent…
THREE City of Coffs Harbour lifeguards have been honoured for their courageous actions at a tragic incident at Moonee Beach where six people were swept out to sea. Greg Hackfath, Hugo Craigan and Alex Swadling received Commendations at the Coffs/Clarence…
BELLINGEN Shire Council has earned six awards at the 2024 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KAB NSW) Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards. The Shire won an award for “Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation” for Council’s efforts towards achieving net zero emissions, and…
THE administrators of Rex Airlines have welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to extend an $80m lifeline to the regional airline and to grant early access to entitlements for retrenched employees. Rex operates several flights out of Coffs Harbour Airport each…