RAINFOREST restoration ecologist Bill Peel has been onsite at “Grandpa’s Scrub” to assist with its recovery management plan. The rare ancient subtropical lowland rainforest in West Coffs was saved from destruction in February 2023 when the NSW Government agreed to realign the route of the Coffs Bypass. Advertise with News of The

ENVIRONMENTAL scientist Maxine Rowley, is concerned about the impacts of horticultural activities on the local environment. She said these impacts include nutrient levels “amongst the highest reported for catchments on the East Coast of Australia, and similar to loads in rivers throughout China, Europe and India”. Advertise with News of The Area

ENGLANDS Road landfill site is reaching capacity with the facility no longer able to accept red bin waste. “The red bin waste is taken to Queensland by road as this is the most economical way of managing it now,” City of Coffs Harbour City Infrastructure Director Andrew Beswick told News

THE Bellingen branch of the United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW has donated almost $25,000 in equipment and patient comfort items to Bellinger River District Hospital in the past financial year. Bellingen Hospital and Pink Auxiliary gifted an Arjo bed, comfort throws for patients, three vital signs monitors and heel protectors for