IN the wake of climate disasters overseas, several global, national and state reports released last week have implications for the Coffs Coast. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) shared the State Government’s concerns about waste management in Greater Sydney. Advertise with…
AS Coffs Harbour’s newly elected councillors settle in, community groups are raising concerns about the growing homelessness crisis and what actions Council will take to address it. A number of people already sleeping rough need to find another spot to…
WHILE Coffs Harbour slept on Saturday night, a band of bridge builders locked into place a critical piece of the long-awaited bypass, changing the appearance of the city’s northern entrance. Between midnight and 3am Sunday morning, a crane capable of…
PLANS are being finalised for work to reduce the frequency of flooding on the eastern section of Waterfall Way, and road users are being asked for their feedback. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the NSW Government was investing $50m…
A NEW pedestrian bridge to cross the equivalent of eight lanes of highway in Coffs Harbour is starting to take shape. The new bridge, on the northern approaches to the city, is part of the Coffs Harbour bypass project and…
LOCAL disability and employment services provider Ability Options presented a free workshop in Coffs Harbour designed to train businesses to deliver Trauma Informed Practices in the workplace. The workshop for local not-for-profit organisations was funded by a donation from Regional…
THE Climate Council has launched plans to capitalise on Australia’s rooftop solar strengths. It has released a report in which it proposes doubling Australia’s solar power capacity and installing two million household batteries by the end of the decade. Advertise…
AUSTRALIAN Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) research has revealed drivers on rural NSW roads knowingly drive without due care and attention. The research findings were released on 10 September at Diggers Beach Reserve to mark Rural Road Safety Month. Advertise with…
NEARLY 200 people attended the Bellingen forum held by local advocacy group Housing Matters to increase understanding of the housing crisis. Spokesperson Kerry Pearse said solutions had to come from communities, as governments were not responding to the crisis. Advertise…
PUBLIC sector Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members at Coffs Harbour Hospital stopped work for an hour last week as they ramped up their fight for a 15 percent pay increase. NSWNMA General Secretary Shaye Candish, said that after more…