MACKSVILLE and Nambucca Heads train stations are in line to receive planning investigations into accessibility and safety upgrades as part of their share of $800.7 million dollars budgeted for regional train stations. “Accessibility upgrades are being rolled out at train…
UNDER mildly threatening skies at 7 am on Saturday 23 March, a dozen or so walkers, all attired in variations of pink lycra, joined local Anglican Priest Leslie Fotakis (Ladlow) in her ‘Pink Walkathon’ quest to raise funds for the…
THE Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) will host a free event for energy and water customers at the Macksville Senior Citizens Centre on April 9 between 11am and 4pm. Customers are encouraged to bring their current and past energy…
IN a move aimed at boosting student engagement and opening up diverse career opportunities, the State Government has announced the expansion of its Educational Pathways Program (EPP). This program, already operational in 148 public high schools across nine regions, will…
PACK up your teddy bears, they have a date this Easter Sunday, 31 March, at Coffs Community Gardens. Everyone, young and old, is invited to the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in the grounds of Combine Street Community Gardens, in the park…
SHARING the story about her son’s life with a serious heart condition, Coffs Harbour mum Marissa is bringing awareness to the first ever Tea4Tees fundraiser. The campaign has been launched to raise money to buy Supertees, a specially designed superhero…
A SECTION of shoreline near the mouth of Coffs Creek will be upgraded, with the project centred on the Englands Park green space between the creek and the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Popular with walkers, joggers, picnickers and visitors, the…
MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of a new inquiry into community safety in regional and rural communities, highlighting the need to find “lasting solutions to combat anti-social behaviour”. “People in Oxley need to feel…
PUBLIC consultation has begun on a review of compulsory land acquisition processes for communities impacted by state infrastructure or other public projects. An in-person public consultation session will take place in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 10 April from 10 am…
SAWTELL psychologist and Repton resident Jill Hely has penned a twelve-week guide to building lasting emotional wellbeing through adopting habits shown to improve mood. The paperback book, ‘Happiness Habits’, was launched at the Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club on Friday…