Marine Rescue rescue disabled catamaran off Corindi Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2024 VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour completed a five-hour rescue mission last Thursday night, 21 November, after a catamaran became disabled in waters off Corindi. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Rodney Page said the skipper of the disabled vessel contacted radio operators at Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour at 6pm. Advertise with
Child poverty costing the Coffs Coast dearly Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2024 CHILD poverty is costing the Coffs Harbour-Grafton region $1.3 billion a year, according to landmark research commissioned by peak social services body, the NSW Council of Social Services (NCOSS). The report, titled “Lasting Impacts: The Economic Costs of Child Poverty in NSW” calculated for the first time the impact of failing
SCU calls for ‘urgent action’ on student reforms Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2024 SOUTHERN Cross University (SCU) is among regional institutions calling for urgent action to address the issues with the government’s planned international education reforms. In a surprise backflip, the Coalition last week sided with The Greens and Independents in opposing Labor’s proposed amendments to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000. Advertise
Feral deer population booming across the state Coffs Coast Gloucester District by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2024 GROWING feral deer populations across NSW have prompted Local Land Services (LLS) to highlight the safety and environmental risks to the community. Five introduced species of feral deer have established populations throughout the state, including in urban areas where they can be harder to control and have even greater human health
Car found after gran’s mysterious disappearance, death Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 THE bizarre disappearance and death of a Queensland grandmother found partially buried in Coffs Harbour, hundreds of kilometres from her hometown, has taken another turn. Police have located a car belonging to Wendy Hansen, 63, at a train station in Brisbane's north. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
NSW MPs slammed for ‘part-time’ parliamentary year Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 SCORES of NSW MPs will earn the equivalent of more than $10,000 per sitting week in 2025 after a bid to increase the year's 16-week calendar was rejected. The Labor government's lower house schedule for MPs earning $172,500 a year is several weeks short of the recent average, barring years impacted
The Big Screen Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 A BLESSED little indie gem arrives on the big screen this week in Your Monster. A “romantic horror-comedy” from filmmaker Caroline Lindy, it tells the story of Laura (Melissa Barrera), an aspiring actress who has been dumped while in hospital after being diagnosed with cancer. While adjusting to her new circumstances, she
Private sector nurses and midwives on 24-hour stop work Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 26, 2024 BEEPS and toots, hoots and honks sounded out as Tuesday morning’s commuters showed their support for private sector nurses and midwives who took to the streets in strike action. The nurses and midwives working for Ramsay Health Care, the country’s largest private hospital operator, walked off the job for 24 hours
Toormina resident seeks compensation after pothole related accident Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 24, 2024 TOORMINA resident Roger Harris, 74, is pressing for compensation from City of Coffs Harbour Council for the financial and time costs associated with injuries sustained from a road accident on Minorie Drive. The accident happened in June while Mr Harris was allegedly driving his electric scooter between 20-30 kilometres per hour
Pink Silks Trust’s $94,000 gift to help breast cancer patients Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 24, 2024 THE donation of an innovative piece of equipment is set to revolutionise breast cancer surgery at Coffs Harbour Hospital. Acquiring the Magseed Localiser was made possible by a remarkable $94,000 donation from Coffs Harbour’s Pink Silks Perpetual Trust. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
