NURSES and midwives employed by Ramsay Health Care have refused the company’s 2024 pay offer. This is the first time the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has campaigned for a ‘no’ vote in negotiations with Ramsay in NSW and…
ARTWORKS created by two local students for their HSC Visual Arts exam in 2023 will soon be put on show at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM). Having had their artworks selected to be part of…
COFFS Coast Legacy held a forum for the regional clubs of Northern NSW on Friday 24 May. The event was held at C.ex Coffs Harbour and hosted by the group’s Immediate Past President, Jeremy Nash. Advertise with News of The…
FIVE seasoned Coffs Coast Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been recognised for achieving 50 or more years of continual service as a NSW Justice of the Peace. Celebrating their commitment at a gathering on Friday 31 May at his…
STIRRING opera singing and thigh slapping comedy combine in a unique and hilarious show called ‘In Tails’, coming to Coffs C.ex on Saturday 15 June. With David Hobson belting out well-known and classic arias and Colin Lane bringing lashings of…
EMERGENCY response capabilities for the Dorrigo plateau community have taken a leap forward with the refurbishment of their emergency services helipad. The helipad now meets Civil Aviation Safety Authority standards, addressing the inadequacies of the previous structure. Advertise with News…
ANTIQUES Roadshow glass expert Andy McConnell entertained guests in a humorous and passionate style he calls ‘street theatre’ at the May ArtsNational talk at St John Paul College Theatre. His topic? Scandinavian Glass: From Orrefors to IKEA. Advertise with News…
AFTER having their cases deferred last year, four ‘forest defenders’ faced court last month to finalise charges after locking on to forestry harvesting equipment in Newry State Forest. Their actions were part of ongoing protests which included the setting up…
LOCAL radio station 2 Air FM have deemed their annual Biggest Morning Tea “a great day”. Held on Thursday 23 May at their studio in Glenreagh Street, a good turnout of friends-of-the-station supported this year’s event. Advertise with News of…
COFFS Harbour Surf Life Saving Club’s (CHSLSC) electrical powerboard is getting an upgrade thanks to a $56,575 grant through the NSW Surf Club Facility Program. The humble powerboards – the main board on the external rear wall and two subsidiary…