MEMBERS of the Kalang River Forest Alliance are passionate about protecting the area that feeds the Bellinger, Nambucca and Kalang Rivers from potential damage by logging. Kath Kelly, spokesperson for the Kalang River Forest Alliance, said, “The Kalang Headwaters are…
THE state’s peak agricultural body says the Varroa mite outbreak is a stark example of the failures in the national biosecurity system. NSW Farmers Biosecurity Chair Ian McColl said it was clear biosecurity screening protocols at our borders were clearly…
NAMBUCCA Valley country music identity Vicki Melouney, from the Independent Country Music Association (ICMA) Australia, dropped into St Patrick’s Primary School in Macksville recently to give student Tenielle a brand new trumpet. The ICMA has a new program which gives…
SOIL and her fascination for it has led Urunga author Alisa Bryce to pen her first popular science book, ‘Grounded’. The Harry Bailey Memorial Library in Coffs Harbour is hosting the book launch on August 11. Advertise with News of…
‘SHE’LL be right’ doesn’t work for the WikiHouse home construction methodology. “There has to be precision and attention to detail or it’s just not going to work,” said Peter Holden, owner of Australia’s first WikiHouse, who has built his home…
ROAD workers, construction crews and other Transport for NSW workers will walk off the job for the first time in decades on Thursday, over what The Australian Workers’ Union describe as the “NSW Government’s effective pay cut”. The Union say…
NAIDOC Week (3 to 10 July) is an opportunity for people of all walks of life to learn and celebrate the oldest, continuing culture on the planet. This year the NAIDOC theme is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! –…
URUNGA View Club members warmly welcomed Major Andrew Van-Galen and his wife Jeanette from Coffs Harbour Salvation Army to their recent meeting. They were presented with a beautiful array of knitted items of clothing, blankets, toys and many store purchased…
BUSINESSES seeking employees can find out about the Federal Government’s Skilled Migration Program via a webinar hosted by Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC), in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs. Kerry Grace, CEO of RDAMNC said, “Skilled…
MINISTER for Seniors Mark Coure has announced grants of up to $10,000 to help organisations host events and activities as part of the 65th annual NSW Seniors Festival. Mr Coure said local organisations and community groups can now apply for…