Little Blue Penguins settle in to Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 THE Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary has welcomed the arrival of Little Blue Penguin couple, Biggie and Guinness. The two penguins were transferred from Sea Life Sunshine Coast Aquarium. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email
‘Generational’ wage rise to make state’s cops top-paid Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 A “GENERATIONAL” pay increase of up to 40 percent is set to make NSW police the best paid in the nation as the force battles crippling officer shortages. More than 10,000 constables, senior constables and sergeants will receive increases of at least 25 percent before shift allowances while pay scales have
No deal: nurses and midwives take second 24-hour strike action Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 THEY didn’t think they would be out on strike again but public sector nurses and midwives across NSW took to the streets once more on Wednesday 13 November. Recent talks between the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) and the NSW Government have failed to reach an outcome on wages. Advertise with
Heritage grants program opens Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 THE NSW Government has announced the opening of the 2025–27 NSW Heritage Grants Program, offering $8.5 million in funding over two years to support local councils and those who own or manage items listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. The program, now open for applications, offers matched funding opportunities from
Feral deer population booming across the state Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 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
Appeal for information after man stabbed at Coffs Harbour Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 POLICE are appealing for information after a teenager was stabbed at Coffs Harbour. About 1.15am on Monday 11 November 2024 police were called to a carpark on Jordan Esplanade, Coffs Harbour, following reports of an assault. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.
Students hopeful as Greens try to outbid Labor on debt Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 14, 2024 UNIVERSITY students hope calls to wipe HECS debt won't just be used as election sweeteners, as the Greens pledge to forgive all tertiary loans. The minor party on Monday unveiled a $74 billion proposal to wipe all student debt for university students, which it said would provide cost-of-living relief, but one
City centre businesses struggle as CODA development takes shape Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 14, 2024 C.EX Group's CODA apartment project recently hit a major milestone with the pouring of the thirteen-storey building’s final concrete slab, but down at ground level in the Coffs City Centre not everyone is happy. Several businesses have been hit hard by last month’s unannounced closure of the northern side of the
Ministers pitch social media ban to parents, principals Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 14, 2024 FEDERAL ministers have written to parent groups and school principal peak bodies to outline details of its proposal to ban children under 16 from using social media. As the federal government prepares to introduce legislation to parliament for the ban, Education Minister Jason Clare said the age limit would have benefits
Labor still ‘in box seat’ despite latest poll results Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 14, 2024 THE coalition is consolidating its popularity with voters, but political pundits believe Labor is still in a prime position to form government at the next federal election. The latest Newspoll, released on Monday, showed the coalition leading 51 percent to 49 percent, on a two-party preferred basis, the same result as