Changes to intensive horticulture rules knocked back by State Government Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 14, 2025 NAMBUCCA Valley Council’s application to amend the Nambucca Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP) to require development applications (DA) for intensive horticulture activities has been refused. Last week Council received advice that the State Government had refused the amendment, which sought to minimise the off-site impacts - including water and air pollution
Small dispute costs to ‘skyrocket’ with closure of Community Justice Centres Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 14, 2025 MEMBER for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has decried the planned closure of Community Justice Centres in NSW by 30 June 2025, arguing that the “cost to resolve small disputes is about to skyrocket”. “There was no consultation or explanation for the closure of these Community Justice Centres, nor have any public
Eungai Community Book Club seeks lovers of the written word Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 14, 2025 AFTER more than 15 years of meetings, the Eungai Community Book Club (ECBC) is seeking more bibliophiles to get involved. A small group who love reading all kinds of fiction, the Book Club meet in Eungai Creek every six weeks or so to discuss the latest tome they have collectively
The plight of our sea turtles: Why they need your help Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 13, 2025 VOLUNTEER wildlife rescuers have been tending to an alarming number of sea turtles in distress along our coastline in recent months. Increasing numbers of these gentle giants are being found suffering from fishing gear entanglements, boat strikes, and debilitating barnacle infestations, all of which pose serious threats to their survival. Advertise
Record month for Mid North Coast but marine rescues down statewide Camden Haven Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 13, 2025 MARINE Rescue teams on the Mid North Coast experienced their busiest January on record, according to figures released earlier this week. There were 61 search and rescue missions, including 28 emergency responses, across the nine units stretching from Woolgoolga to Lord Howe Island and Forster-Tuncurry. A total of 145 people were safely
Banks agree to no regional branch closures – until 2027 Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 13, 2025 THE major banks will be banned from closing regional branches for the next two years to arrest the decline of face-to-face services outside major cities. The federal government has imposed a moratorium on branch closures until the end of July, 2027. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
Forestry accused of fudging the figures after revising down its logging yields Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 12, 2025 ASSESSMENTS of the economic and employment impacts of the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP) have been based on grossly inflated claims, according to the North East Forest Alliance (NEFA). It follows confirmation that Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) has been overstating its native logging yields for the past three years. Advertise with
Bowraville Theatre kicks off 2025 with exciting lineup and facility upgrades Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 12, 2025 THE iconic Bowraville Theatre has announced its entertainment program for the year will begin with a stellar lineup of performances that are already beginning to sell out. Tickets for tonight's performance by Australian musical sensation Mama Kin Spender have already been exhausted. A similar rush for tickets is expected for next
Forestry fire specialists deployed to Victoria Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 11, 2025 HUNTER and Mid North Coast fire specialists from Forestry Corporation have deployed to Victorian firefronts as part of an interstate NSW firefighting contingency. Victoria has experienced significant bushfire activity near Horsham with large fires burning in the Grampians and Little Desert National Parks. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's
Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 11, 2025 AUSTRALIAN households could knock more than $1500 off their energy bills with some basic home upgrades - and almost twice as much by investing in renewable energy technology. But the potential savings identified in a study - which add up to more than $23.6 billion nationwide - are unlikely
