Proposed changes to caravan and small home regulations Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 12, 2024 AS NSW battles a housing crisis the NSW Government is looking into changing planning permission for dwellers of caravans and small homes. Under proposed legislative changes, if someone is living in a caravan connected to power and water for longer than six months or if the caravan exceeds 20 square
EJ Mantova art prize winners announced Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 12, 2024 WINNERS of the EJ Mantova Memorial Art Prize have been announced, following the official opening of the annual event on Saturday 6 April at the Bellingen Gallery and Framing Studio. The Art Prize attracted a record breaking 153 entries across four categories, each with a first prize of $500 and
Wellbeing and Resilience funding fuels community projects Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 12, 2024 TENDERS are invited for the third round of funding in Healthy North Coast’s Community Wellbeing and Resilience (CWR) Program, closing 5pm Thursday 18 April 2024. Designed to facilitate groups within communities to work together as a combined force to effect change, the program is held in high regard across the
Lily Kelsey competes at Lions Youth of the Year District Final Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 12, 2024 THE Lions Youth of the Year District Final was held on Saturday 6 April in Armidale, with Nambucca Heads High School’s Lily Kelsey proudly representing the region. The competition so far has seen 60 students from sixteen Lions Clubs compete for the honour of representing the District in the 2024
NSW Farmers opens applications for 2024 Tertiary Scholarships Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2024 A STATEWIDE search is underway for five bright young minds from rural communities as NSW Farmers opens applications for its 2024 Tertiary Scholarships. Each worth $4000 annually, the NSW Farmers 2024 Tertiary Scholarships will be awarded to members or their children to support their university or vocational qualification in a
The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club continues to give back to the community Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2024 OVER the recent Easter break the Nambucca Valley Country Music Club held an event they labeled an ‘Eggstravaganza' at the Nambucca Bowling Club, entertaining appreciative country music lovers and, as they always do, raising funds for vital community organisations. On the day the Nambucca Valley Country Music Club was able to
Coffs Harbour Show’s 110th birthday bonanza Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2024 THE COFFS Harbour Show is on track for a bumper 110th birthday event, coming to the city’s Showground on the weekend of 26-28 April 2024. Organisers are aiming to integrate new ideas with traditional agricultural show favourites. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
Big penalties on the cards for supermarket code breaches Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2024 HEFTY fines for supermarket misbehaviour could soon be on the cards, according to the initial findings of a review into the Food and Grocery Code released on Monday. The independent reviewer, Dr Craig Emerson, made eight firm recommendations, including that the Code be made mandatory, with penalties of $10 million
Forest campaigners share environment award Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2024 THE recent NSW Environment Awards 2024, held by the Nature Conservation Council NSW, recognised two conservationists from the Mid North and North Coasts. Sandy Greenwood and Susie Russell shared the Dunphy Award, given to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the conservation of the NSW Environment, and courageously challenged
Australia Institute slams NSW Government for delaying Koala Park for carbon credits Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 THE Australia Institute has released a new video report critical of the NSW Government’s admission that it is delaying the protection of koala habitat in the state until a system is in place to utilise native forests for carbon offsets. The video report's release comes as over 100 political leaders, academics,