Dad celebrates 100th blood donation with daughter’s first donation Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 12, 2024 CELEBRATING his 100th blood donation recently, Sawtell resident Greg Wishnowsky was joined by his eighteen-year-old daughter Kiara, who was donating blood for the first time. “To be able to do my one hundredth donation with my daughter when she is doing her first makes it extra special,” Greg, 57, told
Arty locals exhibit talents at Botanic Gardens Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 12, 2024 SIX Coffs Coast artists will present a handmade arts and crafts show from Sunday 14 April to Sunday 21 April at the Botanic Gardens. Every school holiday for many years, the Combined Art & Craft Group has put on a free exhibition featuring a huge range of works in different
Proposed changes to caravan and small home regulations Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 12, 2024 AS NSW battles a housing crisis the NSW Government is looking into changing planning permission for dwellers of caravans and small homes. Under proposed legislative changes, if someone is living in a caravan connected to power and water for longer than six months or if the caravan exceeds 20 square
EJ Mantova art prize winners announced Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 12, 2024 WINNERS of the EJ Mantova Memorial Art Prize have been announced, following the official opening of the annual event on Saturday 6 April at the Bellingen Gallery and Framing Studio. The Art Prize attracted a record breaking 153 entries across four categories, each with a first prize of $500 and
NSW Farmers opens applications for 2024 Tertiary Scholarships Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2024 A STATEWIDE search is underway for five bright young minds from rural communities as NSW Farmers opens applications for its 2024 Tertiary Scholarships. Each worth $4000 annually, the NSW Farmers 2024 Tertiary Scholarships will be awarded to members or their children to support their university or vocational qualification in a
Coffs Harbour Show’s 110th birthday bonanza Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2024 THE COFFS Harbour Show is on track for a bumper 110th birthday event, coming to the city’s Showground on the weekend of 26-28 April 2024. Organisers are aiming to integrate new ideas with traditional agricultural show favourites. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message
Big penalties on the cards for supermarket code breaches Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2024 HEFTY fines for supermarket misbehaviour could soon be on the cards, according to the initial findings of a review into the Food and Grocery Code released on Monday. The independent reviewer, Dr Craig Emerson, made eight firm recommendations, including that the Code be made mandatory, with penalties of $10 million
Forest campaigners share environment award Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2024 THE recent NSW Environment Awards 2024, held by the Nature Conservation Council NSW, recognised two conservationists from the Mid North and North Coasts. Sandy Greenwood and Susie Russell shared the Dunphy Award, given to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the conservation of the NSW Environment, and courageously challenged
Phyllis Taylor awarded Coffs Harbour’s Seniors Achievement Award Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2024 “LIFE won’t come to you, you’ve got to go out and get it,” is a long-held mantra that motivates Coffs Harbour’s new Seniors Local Achievement Award winner, Phyllis Taylor. Recognised for her valuable contributions to our community, Phyllis received the award as part of the 2024 NSW Seniors Festival. Advertise with News
Australia Institute slams NSW Government for delaying Koala Park for carbon credits Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 THE Australia Institute has released a new video report critical of the NSW Government’s admission that it is delaying the protection of koala habitat in the state until a system is in place to utilise native forests for carbon offsets. The video report's release comes as over 100 political leaders, academics,
