Tag: Coffs Harbour 2450
Councillor to run as independent in Cowper
Coffs Harbour city councillor John Arkan has announced he is running as an independent candidate for the federal seat of Cowper at the election.[MORE]
Mayor attacks 'council bashing'
The Coffs Harbour Mayor says this week's public meeting in the city was a ''council bashing" exercise.[MORE]
Breast screening alternative worries cancer chief
The chief executive of the New South Wales Cancer Institute has echoed the concerns of north coast doctors about an alternative breast screening service.[MORE]
Coffs eligible for infrastructure funds scheme
Coffs Harbour has been named as one of the cities that could benefit from the Federal Government's Building Better Regional Cities Plan.[MORE]
Council snubs fast-food restaurant again
The Port Macquarie-Hastings council last night refused for a second time the application for a new fast-food outlet on Greenmeadows Drive.[MORE]
Govt urged to probe Coffs council
The Department of Local Government is under pressure to investigate the Coffs Harbour council after more than 200 signatures were collected at a public meeting last night.[MORE]
Youth gets 3 years' jail for caravan park death
The judge who sentenced a Tasmanian teenager to three years' jail for punching and killing a man has told the court it was not an easy decision.[MORE]
Greens outline Lyne preferences
The Greens have announced they will be allocating preferences in the New South Wales mid-north coast seat of Lyne at next month's election.[MORE]
Call for administrator to take over council
A Coffs Harbour residents' group will host a public meeting today to discuss its concerns with the local council.[MORE]
MP backs 'more affordable' child care plan
The Nationals' Member for Cowper has welcomed the Coalition's pledge of an extra $89 million to help families who are struggling with child care costs.[MORE]
Abbott pledges end to marine park expansions
Tony Abbott visits Mackay to announce the Coalition will suspend Labor's proposed extensions to marine parks and bans on fishing.[MORE]
GM resignation to become clearer
The mystery surrounding the sudden resignation of Coffs Harbour general manager Stephen Sawtell may be revealed in the coming days.[MORE]
Joyce campaigns on cost of living
Cost of living has become the new mantra for the National party as it campaigns in the marginal seat of Page in northern New South Wales.[MORE]
Police on mission to find wanted men
Detectives on the New South Wales mid-north coast are appealing for public help to find six men wanted on outstanding warrants.[MORE]
Council welcomes climate change workshop
A mid-north coast council has welcomed a new State Government workshop package designed to help with climate change planning.[MORE]
Local lifesaver honoured at state awards
A member of the South West Rocks Club has been honoured at the annual New South Wales SurfLifesaving Awards night in Sydney.[MORE]
North Coast to trial new electricity technology
The North Coast has been chosen to trial new technology that can prevent power disruptions.[MORE]
Court told son's death tore family apart
The mother of a New South Wales man killed at a Tasmanian caravan park this year has told a court of her family's suffering. [MORE]
Farm accidents cost $1b per year: research
A national farm safety researcher says farm accidents and deaths are costing the agricultural sector more than $1 billion per year.[MORE]
Grafton convent prepares to expand
The trustees of the Sisters of Mercy in Grafton have won their battle to make their convent more visible.[MORE]
Port Macquarie chosen to host major Aboriginal cultural festival
Port Macquarie's infrastructure, capacity to support large crowds, and it's appeal to tourists are the reasons it has been chosen to host a major Aboriginal cultural festival.[MORE]
NSW nurses push for better staffing, conditions
There is a push escalating for the improvement of staffing across New South Wales hospitals, particularly in rural areas.[MORE]
Councillor says manager's resignation needs explanation
An extraordinary meeting of the Coffs Harbour City Council is being held on Tuesday night and is expected to discuss issues surrounding the resignation of general manager Stephen Sawtell.[MORE]
MP slams speed cams
The State Opposition's spokesman for the North Coast says he's cynical about the use of new mobile speed cameras on the region's roads.[MORE]
Sawtell to step down as Coffs manager
The general manager of the Coffs Harbour City Council has tendered his resignation.[MORE]
