No reversal on Norco decision despite political pressure Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 27, 2024 LAST Wednesday in parliament Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh moved a motion calling on the NSW Labor Government to overturn a decision which removed Norco milk products from Mid North Coast and Northern NSW health district facilities. As previously reported in NOTA, a longstanding contract between Norco and the local
Report Addresses Modern Slavery Risks In Rural And Regional NSW Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 27, 2024 THE independent NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner is urging action to address the risks for temporary migrant workers in rural and regional NSW. Dr James Cockayne tabled the first ever report of its kind, called ‘Be Our Guests: Addressing urgent modern slavery risks for temporary migrant workers in rural and regional NSW’, in
Sandstone blocks and signage support endangered bird protection at Urunga Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 27, 2024 MORE than 300 sandstone blocks have been installed along Atherton Drive Reserve at Urunga in a move to protect endangered shorebirds. Crown Lands in the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) commissioned the Soil Conservation Service to carry out the work, which cost $52,000. Advertise with News of The
On The Cusp Of Celebrating 80 Years Of Friendship Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 27, 2024 KORORO School friends from the class of 1945 are on the cusp of celebrating 80 years of companionship. Adele Simmond (Berriman), Peggy Mavin (Hoy), Lorraine Partland (Taylor), Helen Bowen (Edwards) and Lesley Burling (Gillam) met as five-year-olds at Kororo School, Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth
New Ventures Await Following Archive Warehouse Closure Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 27, 2024 THE grassroots creative culture of Coffs Harbour offers a rich and often clandestine life for aspiring artists. The burgeoning poetry scene for instance continues to thrive in the margins, fuelled by passion rather than driven by economics. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.
Wal Tyson receives OAM for services to Bellingen Shire Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 27, 2024 BELLINGEN’S Wal Tyson, 89, has received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the Bellingen Shire community. Mr Tyson was presented the OAM at the King's Birthday 2024 Honours and Awards Ceremony at Government House, Sydney on Thursday, 19 September by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley. Advertise with News of
Petition to stop logging in Pine Creek tabled in State Parliament Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 27, 2024 A PETITION initiated by local conservation group Friends of Pine Creek has been tabled in parliament. Presented to the Upper House on 18 September by Greens MLC Sue Higginson, it calls for the end of logging in primary koala habitat in Pine Creek State Forest. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Motorists Urged To Watch For Wildlife During Breeding Season Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 27, 2024 TWO recent koala deaths on the Pacific Highway near Bonville have the Friends of Pine Creek urging motorists to take even greater care to avoid animals. “Koalas are particularly active in spring because of breeding urges,” a spokesperson said. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Grants Available To Buy Defibrillators Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 27, 2024 APPLICATIONS are open for funding under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said applications for grants of up to $3000 will be accepted until Wednesday, 27 November, but the program could close sooner if funds are exhausted. Advertise with News of The Area today.
Coffs Coast Residents Show How To Seize The Sun Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 27, 2024 THE Climate Council has launched plans to capitalise on Australia's rooftop solar strengths. It has released a report in which it proposes doubling Australia’s solar power capacity and installing two million household batteries by the end of the decade. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.