A NEW pedestrian bridge to cross the equivalent of eight lanes of highway in Coffs Harbour is starting to take shape. The new bridge, on the northern approaches to the city, is part of the Coffs Harbour bypass project and will replace the existing Luke Bowen pedestrian bridge. Advertise with News of

LOCAL disability and employment services provider Ability Options presented a free workshop in Coffs Harbour designed to train businesses to deliver Trauma Informed Practices in the workplace. The workshop for local not-for-profit organisations was funded by a donation from Regional Australia Bank through its Community Partnership Program. Advertise with News of

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.

AUSTRALIAN Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) research has revealed drivers on rural NSW roads knowingly drive without due care and attention. The research findings were released on 10 September at Diggers Beach Reserve to mark Rural Road Safety Month. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

NEARLY 200 people attended the Bellingen forum held by local advocacy group Housing Matters to increase understanding of the housing crisis. Spokesperson Kerry Pearse said solutions had to come from communities, as governments were not responding to the crisis. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

PUBLIC sector Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members at Coffs Harbour Hospital stopped work for an hour last week as they ramped up their fight for a 15 percent pay increase. NSWNMA General Secretary Shaye Candish, said that after more than ten negotiation meetings with the state government, there had been

LOCAL accountant Rodney Fox has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Coffs Harbour. With a focus on “bridging the growing disconnect between local government and its residents”, Mr Fox said he aims to restore core values of transparency, inclusivity, and effective governance. “I am running for Mayor because I recognise a

CITY of Coffs Harbour will write to Transport for NSW requesting “consideration of a community-led mural” on the Pacific Highway southern exit sound wall at Park Beach. The motion, moved by councillor (Cr) Jonathan Cassell and seconded by Cr Sally Townley at Council’s 8 August meeting, was carried unanimously. Advertise with

HIGH suicide rates and increasing cases of domestic and family violence were top of the agenda when Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan met the Lifeline North Coast management team in Coffs Harbour. Mr Conaghan, who is the Assistant Shadow Minister for Social Services and Prevention of Family Violence, and Electorate

COFFS Harbour District Family History Society (CHDFHS) is celebrating 40 years of going down rabbit holes to find branches for family trees. Founded in 1984, the group was originally housed in the library next to the Civic Centre. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message