THE 2025-26 NSW Budget will include $27.3 million over four years to fund the Future Jobs and Investment Authority, initially focusing on the Hunter and Central West regions. “The Authority will help guide the future economic development of the four…
ENVIRONMENTALISTS have opened fire on a bill which could pay recreational hunters for killing invasive pests, describing the plan as enabling a “fringe minority of men” to let loose. A bill before NSW parliament aims to establish a Conservation Hunting…
BASED in Lemon Tree Passage, the Wangi Queen Showboat is a heritage attraction that entices both locals and visitors. Many people travel from afar to experience the vessel’s charm. Its signature 2.5-hour lunch and sunset cruises provide a unique and…
INVESTIGATIONS are underway after a man drowned at Ladies Well on Sunday, 16 March. About 3.45pm that day, officers from Port Stephens/Hunter Police District were called to a swimming hole at Ladies Well at Upper Allyn – about 48km north…
THE Parliament of NSW is calling on communities across the state to help identify and support emerging Aboriginal leaders. As part of the Bicentenary of the Legislative Council celebrations set to take place from 17-20 June 2025, the three-day Young…
MARINE Rescue Trial Bay volunteers involved in a lifesaving rescue of two men in August 2020 have been awarded Commissioner’s Citations. Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell said the rapid response by Watch Officer Jennifer Edser and the volunteer crew…
MASTER swimmers Christine Sefton and Leon Bobako have won big at the Pan Pacific Masters Games, held on the Gold Coast from 1-10 November. Both Christine and Leon are breaststroke specialists, and had the honour of representing the Myall Masters…
AN antique movie projector and unique stained glass windows are amongst the special items on sale at the Trash & Treasure Market on Saturday, 12 October at the Coffs Harbour Leagues Club on Stadium Drive. Doors open at 9.00am. Advertise…
PEOPLE power has prevailed with the City of Coffs Harbour Council backing down on immediate plans to demolish a wooden bridge on Old Coast Road at Korora. The demolition would have forced motorists at the southern end of Old Coast…