Coffs Harbour

Koala park to rely on carbon credit sales after early federal vote

Two Senators described tying the marsupial’s welfare to selling carbon credits as a “Labor shakedown”.

agriculture

How a fight over carbon threatened the Great Koala National Park

“In an ideal world, we would have properly protected forests. But it's not an ideal world.”

agriculture

Bird flu detected in seabird at Corindi

The state’s environment minister has warned “no government policy can stop this virus from spreading through our wild bird populations”.

Coffs Harbour

“Devastated”: Curtain falls on Coffs Harbour’s only cinema

The last screening will be on Sunday September 13.

Coffs Harbour

“More work to be done”: 28 Coffs Coast businesses visited by safety inspectors during berry crack down

Berries Australia claims most of the region’s blueberry operators are operating within the rules.

agriculture

Coffs bypass set to welcome traffic in time for Christmas holidays

The state’s transport secretary warned weather could still get in the way, however.

Coffs Harbour

“Doesn’t make sense”: The Coles decision “crippling” Coffs Coast banana growers

One grower said the decision has “compromised” his business model.

agriculture

Michael Kemp: One Nation a “genuine threat” to Nationals seats, but lack clear policy direction

NSW Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh said the party’s level of genuine support was “hard to quantify”.

Mid North Coast

Transitional housing proposed to tackle “alarming” youth statistics in Coffs Harbour

The Mayor has personally backed the initiative.

Housing

“Going to be controversial”: Paid parking on the table for Coffs CBD

Council’s CEO has promised it is “not a short-term proposition”.

Coffs Harbour

Coffs council wants “action group” to stop exploitation of blueberry workers

Unions NSW says the state is being targeted by “unscrupulous operators”.

Nambucca Valley

Where to find Coffs Harbour’s hidden war time landmarks

One site has been restored, but others have been left to the elements.

History

Gurmesh Singh claims blueberry picker exploitation down to “a few bad apples”

NSW’s Anti-slavery Commissioner says the issue is exacerbated by a “culture of silence”.

Nambucca Heads

Green power agreement set to help Coffs Harbour’s council meet extended emissions target

The City’s current energy contracts are set to expire next June.

Coffs Harbour

Coffs loses middle peg, as Sydney Sixers ditch the coast

The Big Bash League attracted sell-out crowds of around 10,000.

Sport

Dorrigo farmer calls for new highway as questions remain over Waterfall Way’s future

The upgrade is expected to take six to eight months.

Bellingen

Labor branches want Coffs Harbour foreshore development canned, but is anyone listening?

The project would see up to 450 dwellings built.

Housing

Forty “affordable” apartments, new soup kitchen proposed in 26-storey CBD development

“I don't think we've got the luxury of denying that we need to build more and more apartments in the centre of Coffs.”

Housing

Shark-spotting program expanded across the Mid North Coast

Boardriders at some surf spots will have drones for company all year round.

Nambucca Heads

Have cane toads made their way to Coffs Harbour? Depends who you ask

A group of students have discovered evidence of cane toads in Coffs Harbour. How will authorities respond?

Coffs Harbour

Council approves Sapphire Beach mansion that’s 26% above height limits

With two pools and an imposing height planned, councillors say the lavish home approval could set unwanted precedent.

woolgoolga

Aviation cost issues putting Mid North Coast at “huge disadvantage”

Different airports, same problems: Mid North Coast mayors calling for collaboration on regional aviation challenges.

Local Business

Job loss fears at NBN News as WIN cuts local bulletin in half

Local news on the Mid North Coast is under further pressure as WIN announces programming changes.

Local Business

Acrylic attitude: No mercy in Coffs Harbour's Bald Archies exhibition

The roadshow take on the Archibald Prize is at the National Cartoon Gallery until May 24.

What's On

Future for Ibis Budget Coffs Harbour revealed

There is a DA for a nine-storey apartment tower with nearly 100 apartments.

Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour

Koala park to rely on carbon credit sales after early federal vote

How a fight over carbon threatened the Great Koala National Park

Bird flu detected in seabird at Corindi

“Devastated”: Curtain falls on Coffs Harbour’s only cinema

“More work to be done”: 28 Coffs Coast businesses visited by safety inspectors during berry crack down

Coffs bypass set to welcome traffic in time for Christmas holidays

“Doesn’t make sense”: The Coles decision “crippling” Coffs Coast banana growers

Michael Kemp: One Nation a “genuine threat” to Nationals seats, but lack clear policy direction

Transitional housing proposed to tackle “alarming” youth statistics in Coffs Harbour

“Going to be controversial”: Paid parking on the table for Coffs CBD

Coffs council wants “action group” to stop exploitation of blueberry workers

Where to find Coffs Harbour’s hidden war time landmarks

Gurmesh Singh claims blueberry picker exploitation down to “a few bad apples”

Green power agreement set to help Coffs Harbour’s council meet extended emissions target

Coffs loses middle peg, as Sydney Sixers ditch the coast

Dorrigo farmer calls for new highway as questions remain over Waterfall Way’s future

Labor branches want Coffs Harbour foreshore development canned, but is anyone listening?

Forty “affordable” apartments, new soup kitchen proposed in 26-storey CBD development

Shark-spotting program expanded across the Mid North Coast

Have cane toads made their way to Coffs Harbour? Depends who you ask

Council approves Sapphire Beach mansion that’s 26% above height limits

Aviation cost issues putting Mid North Coast at “huge disadvantage”

Job loss fears at NBN News as WIN cuts local bulletin in half

Acrylic attitude: No mercy in Coffs Harbour's Bald Archies exhibition

Future for Ibis Budget Coffs Harbour revealed

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