Cheap loans for farmers under green bank scheme Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 FARMERS will soon be able to take out loans discounted by the government-owned green bank to cover the cost of planting native trees and shrubs on their land to draw down carbon. The concessional loans courtesy of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Rabobank are intended to cover the upfront
‘Knitting Nanna’ arrested over lock-on to save region’s koalas Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 23, 2025 NOT many 75-year-olds are arrested for activism but “Knitting Nanna” Chris Degan fell foul of the long arm of the law for trying to save koalas. She attached herself to a giant tree-cutting machine in an effort to stop it damaging an area said to be a koala corridor connecting the
Meet the finalists for Coffs Harbour’s Australia Day Awards Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 22, 2025 NINE individuals and three community-focused groups have been named as finalists in the City of Coffs Harbour 2025 Australia Day Awards. The winners will be named at a ceremony at the C.ex Coffs Harbour Club on Australia Day, Sunday 26 January, at an event which will also include a formal
Grant means go-ahead for Urunga CBD upgrades Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 22, 2025 BELLINGEN Shire Council has been awarded a grant of over $5.2 million, which will fund transformative infrastructure upgrades to Urunga’s central business district (CBD). The $5,264,456 grant is part of the Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program (Round 2), and will enable fulfilment of council’s project for Advancing Economic Growth and Community
Warning as scammers take advantage of storm chaos Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 21, 2025 SCAMMERS are attempting to take advantage of the recent storms and the community’s increased vulnerability. The National Broadband Network (nbn) is one of the companies urging everyone to remain vigilant for unsolicited phone calls or messages. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone
PM energised as Nats use nuclear to hunt coal-rich seat Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 20, 2025 EARLY campaigning ahead of a federal election is giving insight into what voters will be pitched, with energy and leadership quality dominating the discussion. The political tussle last week largely focused on respective energy policies with Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton each painting themselves as the best chance to take Australia
Times Gone By: 2024 in review Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 17, 2025 CONTEMPLATION of the last twelve months brings to mind the ongoing issues of cost-of-living pressures and debate on the use of land at the jetty foreshores, alongside other concerns which regularly appeared in the news. The ‘Times Gone By’ column was reminiscent of these themes throughout 2024 as it delved
Santa swaps sleigh for firetruck in Repton and Mylestom Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 17, 2025 FESTIVE spirit burned brightly in Repton and Mylestom on Christmas Eve, as the local Rural Fire Service’s annual Santa Run delighted locals of all ages. For 40 years, Santa has traded his sleigh for a firetruck, delivering gifts and Christmas cheer to the delight of families lining the streets. Advertise with
Park Beach Bowling Club donates funds for Coffs hospital equipment Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 PARK Beach Bowling Club continues to support Coffs Harbour Health Campus through club grants, recently donating $8000 to purchase life-changing equipment. The funds were used to buy a new plinth for the unit’s gym and eagerly awaited Patient Communication Boards for the Rehabilitation and Stroke units. Advertise with News of The
Bellingen based Now & Zen wins four landscape awards Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 17, 2025 THE team at Bellingen based landscape design and construction company Now & Zen has brought home four medals from The Landscape Association (TLA) Awards in Sydney. They are for specific projects and include gold for ongoing maintenance of a long-term client’s garden; two silver medals for residential construction and another
