GUMBAYNGGIRR Rangers from the Ngiyambandigay Wajaarr Aboriginal Corporation (NWAC) have been working with Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) to improve biodiversity at Niigi Niigi (Sealy Lookout). Caring for country has been the focus of the joint community effort of bush regeneration…
WALKERS frequenting Boambee Headland are relieved after the size of a fenced-off construction office area at the headland car park was significantly reduced. Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) contractors have set up shop to work on the Boambee Creek Bridge…
IN a region already known for the Big Banana, the Coffs Coast can now lay claim to the world’s heaviest blueberry. Costa Group, a global leader in the development of premium blueberry varieties, has hit the record books for developing…
LOCALS and visitors turned out in droves to be part of last weekend’s Summer Beach Hop in Coffs Harbour. Despite grey skies on both days, the city centre and Jetty Foreshores were full of fabulous classic cars, colourful dancers and…
CITY of Coffs Harbour is rolling ahead with a free bus travel plan to bolster community connection and to shine a light on the ease and benefits of public transport. At its meeting on 14 March, Council resolved to back…
THE FORESTRY Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) has been fined $30,000 by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for an alleged illegal tree removal in Bagawa State Forest, inland of Coramba. The state-owned forestry body received an additional $15,000 fine for the…
COFFS Coast ecologist and logging activist Mark Graham has accused the Forestry Corporation of NSW of a series of incidents targeting him and his Billys Creek property adjoining the Clouds Creek State Forest. One Forestry Corporation staff member has already…
RECENT Budget Estimates discussions have revealed that current NSW Government plans for the revitalisation of the Jetty Foreshores include up to 250 residential dwellings and 200 short stay units being built in the precinct. On February 20 2024, both Greens…
TIRELESS volunteers dedicating hours of their time to the United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) were thanked and rewarded for their work at the UHA NSW North Eastern Regional Forum on Monday 4 March. Dorrigo UHA hosted the highly anticipated meeting welcoming…
SIGNED, sealed and soon to be delivered – the City of Coffs Harbour has secured the rights to host the Touch Football National Youth Cup (NYC) for the next three years. The event – which attracts thousands of people in…