DEAR News Of The Area, I AM finding it difficult to comprehend how “the most economical way of managing our red bin waste” is to drive it up to Queensland and dump it there? Are you serious? Then it dawned…
DEAR News Of The Area, FOR more than 110 years the Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce has been ‘The Voice of Business’ in Coffs Harbour. During that time the Chamber has advocated for the business community without fear or favour.…
DEAR News Of The Area, WITH the 14 September Local Government election, we have a wonderful opportunity to elect a mayor and councillors who are committed to preserving the natural wonders of our beautiful Nambucca Valley and enriching the life…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE upcoming Nambucca Valley Council elections will provide a unique opportunity for residents and ratepayers to elect a new Mayor. Mayor Hoban has been there for some time. Around 20 years on Council, and several…
DEAR News Of The Area, SOMETIMES the opportunity situations bring are revealed after further reflection. On the issue of affordable housing at a recent Nambucca Valley Council meeting, the resolution that council write to the Federal Government requesting a proportion…
DEAR News Of The Area, With NSW Local Government elections being topical at the moment, we in the area most remote from our council’s headquarters in Taree ought to be vigilant about who we vote for. I was privileged to…
DEAR News Of The Area, I TAKE exception to the claim of Kate Washington that a small group of “reckless and resentful thugs” are spreading misinformation about offshore wind farms. The energy needs of the community are not what they…
DEAR News Of The Area, COFFS Harbour is so lucky to have a beautiful space like the jetty, which can be enjoyed by the whole community, from all demographics, free of charge. Up to 450 residential units will destroy the…
DEAR News Of The Area, Amidst the conjecture over the future of the Jetty Foreshores, let us remember the sacredness of this area to Gumbaynggirr people and what further loss of cultural heritage would mean to our whole community. As…
DEAR News Of The Area, LAST week Bill Shorten prosecuted the case against a complete ban on gambling advertising on the grounds that it was the only thing keeping free-to-air television alive. This is a familiar dishonest argument, trying to…