STUDENTS from St John Paul College in Coffs Harbour were quick to pitch in with practical assistance for our Northern Rivers neighbours after their latest devastating flood. “Students were asking what they could do to help and we had…
THE people that have made Boat Harbour what it is today are being celebrated in a book which has been written by members of the local community. The book will be launched on 23 April at 3pm at the…
FOR some Australians the impact of the last two years of COVID restrictions on ANZAC Day commemorations will be the most indelible memory of the global pandemic. For ANZAC Day this year there will be no such restrictions and…
THE Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel, with MidCoast Council’s support, has approved the Parry’s Cove development by Sheargold at Tea Gardens. After receiving State Government approval back in early 2019, the Development Application was lodged with MidCoast…
THE topic of conversation on everyone’s lips this past week has been the weather. Our thoughts and sympathies were with our northern neighbours and we echoed their sentiments of “oh no, not again” as news came through of even…
ORIGINAL local and regional musicians are bringing their festival beats to HÆRFEST in Bellingen on Friday 8 April at 5pm. Nambucca artists are set to feature, with Samba Soul and Drumfire led by Kaya Boom including musicians and performance…
SCHOOLS and community groups on the Myall Coast are invited to take part in an exciting Science Week project, exploring MidCoast’s beautiful creeks and rivers. The region has secured one of 35 National Science Week grants. Advertise with News…
THE future of the Tomaree Lodge site has been under a shadow for many years. Since the last of the Department of Human Services residents left the site the Tomaree Headland Heritage Group Inc (THHG) has been lobbying to see…
AFFORDABLE housing and homelessness have been recognised as major issues on the Coffs Coast for a significant period of time, and the Coffs Harbour City Council recently adopted two policies to address them. Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos said,…
THE NAMBUCCA Valley Council informed the community on Thursday 24 March 2022 that the Nambucca River was not safe for swimming owing to sewage overflow. Council advised against swimming until the flood waters had receded. The incident was reported…