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 works in the Bruxner Park Flora Reserve undertaken by Forestry Corporation, Envite Environment and the...
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REGIONAL and rural communities are bearing the brunt of a NSW teacher shortfall, local teachers have heard. The NSW Teachers Federation is ramping up its campaign to fully resource North Coast public schools, meeting with teachers in Coffs Harbour last week. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message...
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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 faced Coffs Harbour local court over an alleged physical assault of Mr Graham in recent...
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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 an initiative by Mayor Paul Amos for a four-month trial of free bus travel on...
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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 iconic music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Advertise with News of The Area today....
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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 rail repairs and installation of a new pedestrian footbridge. Advertise with News of The Area...
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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 MLC Sue Higginson and Liberal MLC Scott Farlow questioned Lands and Property Minister Stephen Kamper...
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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 players, families, spectators and officials – has long been held in Queensland. Advertise with News...
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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 more than 40 dedicated volunteers from across the region representing the almost-400 UHA volunteers serving...
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CELEBRATING the 144th anniversary of the South Solitary Island lighthouse first operating, the Friends of South Solitary Island Lighthouse have combined with the City of Coffs Harbour to officially open and turn on the Chance Brothers ‘optic’ once more. Formerly located on South Solitary Island, the historic optic will be lit on Friday March 15,...
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