RECRUITMENT and retention, particularly in regional areas, are the focus of the NSW Government’s $883 million health workforce incentive scheme, described as the largest shakeup of its kind ever undertaken in the state. The scheme will be delivered alongside new…
LOCAL Boambee farmers and disability inclusion advocates Carla and Duncan Marchant are enjoying newfound notoriety after featuring on Channel 7’s Better Homes and Gardens program last week. The couple, whose therapy-farm drew the attention of the show’s famous Veterinarian, Dr.…
WITH term 2 coming to a close, the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium (the Con) has some exciting plans coming up in the school holidays for students and audiences alike. Beginning on July 5, the annual String Camp program kicks off…
COFFS-BASED members of the SGL Charity have been working with the organisation’s Sydney team to support the people of flood devastated Lismore. “Our main focus is to provide assistance and aid to individuals and communities affected by national disasters (calamities)…
THE Mid North Coast Local Health District’s (MNCLHD) annual Health Innovation Awards have seen three wins by Coffs Harbour-based individuals and teams. Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Denise McNeill, a General Volunteer at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Advertise…
TWENTY two trucks, including a B-double, carrying fodder for farmers impacted by the March floods, stopped over in Coffs on Saturday night, 11 June. The Lions Need for Feed convoy started in Victoria and a few other vehicles joined on…
MOUNTAIN Kindness Exchange launched its first caring, sharing market-style initiative on Sunday 5 June at the historic Lowanna Railway station. Organised by a newly formed local permaculture group, this inaugural event saw the sun shining as the community came together,…
IN SUPPORT of the community that deeply loves the Jetty Parklands, there will be an expression of this devotion to the land at the ‘Jetty Parklands Love-in’ on Sunday 26 June at 11am. Speakers will include Coffs Harbour City Councillors,…
MOST of the iconic red cedar trees have been cut down and, sadly, the steam train’s shrill whistle is not heard in the rolling hills of the hinterland. But, the Glenreagh Museum’s annual art and photo exhibition, Cedar and Steam,…
TOORMINA High School students and teachers were inspired to make use of more mathematics in their lives after an interactive, in-person presentation in the school hall with master mathematician Eddie Woo. He has captured the imagination of kids around the…