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
Art star to reimagine Coffs Harbour Coffs Coast Whats VIBIN by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 14, 2024 ONE of the world’s most distinctive artists is heading to Coffs Harbour to create a unique exhibition including a mega postcard in the City Centre. Mulga (aka Joel Moore) will present a funky collection of new works for “Heading North” which opens at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) on Saturday,
The Big Screen Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 12, 2024 AS CHRISTMAS draws nearer we find ever more movies looking to occupy a special place in the family living room. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes from director Dallas Jenkins, who is known for his work bringing the surprisingly successful series “The Chosen” to the small screen. A filmmaker completely at ease
Hogan says Labor Bill an ‘attack on free speech’ Coffs Coast Dungog Shire by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 12, 2024 THE Member for Page Kevin Hogan, has slammed proposed laws that he says will give the government extraordinary powers to regulate speech and decide what is classed as misinformation. Mr Hogan says Labor’s “Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024”, is “an attack on free speech”. Advertise with News of
Coffs needle crafters send Wraps With Love to Syria and Vietnam Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 8, 2024 LOCAL knitters and needle crafters are among groups across the country who were asked to create 3000 wraps for displaced people in Syria. The request came in August from “Wraps With Love”, which partners with charities in Australia and overseas, to provide people in need with knitted or crocheted coverings. Advertise with
Waterfall Way road work continues at Thora Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 8, 2024 MOTORISTS travelling on Waterfall Way will see work continuing to improve the road with a restoration project starting between Bellingen and Dorrigo. The Australian and NSW Governments are providing $5.2 million for this project through disaster recovery funding arrangements. “The works include slope remediation, vegetation removal and drainage repairs on a 90m
Signage upgrade for Coffs’ Botanic Garden Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 8, 2024 MEMBERS of The Friends of the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden have given the thumbs up on a project to renew signage. With a budget of up to $220,000 from the Foundation Fund, the upgrade will be implemented over the next two to three years. Advertise with News of The Area