PETER Elzer’s ‘Stamp Out Racism’ walk from Melbourne to North Queensland saw the trekker walk to Macksville on Thursday 16 March, and through Nambucca Heads on Friday 17, then onwards to Valla where he stayed the night. Wearing his black…
DR SALLY Townley, who stood as an independent candidate for Coffs Harbour in last week’s State election, believes the NSW Government’s plan for redevelopment of the Argyll St area may actually result in a reduction of social housing. Through the…
THE Nambucca Valley Parkinson’s Support Group, a team of dedicated volunteers focused on providing assistance to sufferers of Parkinson’s Disease, received a massive boost this week when the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads presented them with a cheque for $5000.…
STUARTS Point Hall has become quite a busy community venue and beyond the regular meetings and events, on Wednesday 5 April Kempsey Shire Council, in collaboration with Midwaste, are offering ‘A Beginners Guide to Composting’. The session will be run…
THOUGH the official ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ for 2023 was on March 5, the local Stuarts Point volunteering crew chose to reschedule due to a number of previous commitments earlier in the month, so the date was set for Sunday…
AS A wave of red covers much of the state in the aftermath of Labor’s state election victory, the region has reinforced its endorsement of the National Party, with first time candidate Michael Kemp succeeding the retiring Melinda Pavey as…
QUICK thinking and brave actions by a father and daughter saved a local couple from disaster at Shelly Beach last week. “We are truly overwhelmed by John and Melody’s bravery; we think they deserve a medal,” Suzanne and Paul told…
THE contentious issue of the Woolgoolga bike lane has reached a milestone in its evolution after City of Coffs Harbour’s Council meeting on Thursday 23 March. Noted in the minutes of the meeting, councillors approved the removal of the section…
BUREAUCRATIC requirements around the use of Federal grant funds has resulted in the City of Coffs Harbour revising some infrastructure priorities. The City was successful in its bid to Phase 3 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and…
TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Education Campus is calling for registrations for two upcoming free horticulture courses. The Garden Design course offers an introduction to garden design, while Garden Magic is an introduction to horticulture with a hands-on approach. Advertise with…