DEAR News Of The Area, THE Friends of Pine Creek state forest are appalled over the proposed logging, in Pine Creek state forest in May. Koalas have been sighted in these areas recently. The areas in question to be clear felled, added up are over 100ha (1km by 1km) adding to localised

DEAR News Of The Area, AS we hurtle towards the State Election Day on 25 March, voters have many considerations, for example cost of living pressures, housing affordability, taxes etc. For me however, the biggest concern is meeting our climate emissions reduction and more. This is the top priority this election as everything

DEAR News Of The Area. AS election day looms, may the people of Coffs Harbour spare a considered thought when voting for our Native Forests under threat. Now, soon, imminent. For example Pine Creek State Forest alone has eight compartments planned to be logged this year. Within these plantations, some of which

DEAR News Of The Area, IT would be wonderful if we had a free, fair Australia. In fact, when I was a child I believed that we did indeed have a country that offered a fair go for all. I wonder how much Aboriginal history those of us who are now

DEAR News Of The Area, I am saddened to hear that the application for a reduction of restrictions on the bail requirements for Mark Graham have been denied and, therefore, he is still restricted in his vital work. Something is wrong here. My understanding of the law is that everyone has the

DEAR News Of The Area, AS an Australian taxpayer living in Coffs Harbour I find it pretty horrendous to hear our voted-in politicians flippantly talking about using our taxes to influence their local communities at election time. On the recent Friendlyjordies YouTube channel I heard a secretly recorded dinner party conversation which included

VALE the Hon. Stephen Bromhead on your recent passing and condolences to your family. Mr Bromhead was the Myall Lakes state electorate member for twelve years and served his electorate with distinction and passion. Mr Bromhead entered state politics just a few months before I became Bulahdelah Business Chamber President. This was great