A LARGE group of supporters of Bowraville Theatre gathered at Nambucca Valley Council Chambers last Thursday night to protest a Council recommendation to hand back a 2020/21 grant of $707,000. The grant was allocated as part of the Bushfire Local…
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…
PERMITS will be legally required for all fires from Sunday 1 September within the Mid Coast District of the Rural Fire Service (RFS), kicking off the fire danger season a whole month earlier this year. A fire permit is required…
MID-COAST voters will have plenty of choice when they go to the polls on 14 September. A whopping 58 grouped or ungrouped candidates have put their hand up to fill the eleven representative positions on MidCoast Council. Advertise with News…
THIRTY-SEVEN candidates are hoping to secure a position on Port Stephens Council when voters go to the polls on Saturday, 14 September. Three councillors will be elected in each of the three wards – Central, East and West. Advertise with…
LOCAL accountant Rodney Fox has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Coffs Harbour. With a focus on “bridging the growing disconnect between local government and its residents”, Mr Fox said he aims to restore core values of transparency, inclusivity, and…
UNDER bright skies at 11am on Sunday 18 August the Commemorative Service observing Vietnam Veterans’ Day was held at the Stuarts Point Cenotaph. The event annually rotates amongst the RSL sub-Branches of Nambucca Heads, Macksville, Bowraville and Stuarts Point. Advertise…
CITY of Coffs Harbour will write to Transport for NSW requesting “consideration of a community-led mural” on the Pacific Highway southern exit sound wall at Park Beach. The motion, moved by councillor (Cr) Jonathan Cassell and seconded by Cr Sally…
VIETNAM Veterans Day was commemorated in Bulahdelah on 18 August, 51 years since the end of Australia’s involvement in Vietnam. “The importance of Vietnam Veterans Day is realising how free we are and the sacrifice others have made to protect…
ALTHOUGH Mike Shaw says he is “by no means unique” in his capacity as a 32-year veteran in community volunteering, he has contributed significantly to land conservation in Shoal Bay. Of particular interest to Mike is the preservation of Shoal…