SUPPORT LOCAL NOW With the current COVID-19 situation closing all our local markets, small market operators have also been drastically affected. The Made with Love Markets is just one in a list of many that has had to cancel their upcoming market – which was due to be held 3 […]
Questions have emerged surrounding the future operation of the Coffs Harbour City Council, following the announcement that this September’s election has been postponed for 12 months at least. It was revealed last Wednesday that the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock (below), had pushed back the elections by 12 months […]
The Orara Valley Action Group (OVAG) is tonight calling upon the Coffs Harbour City Council to rescind parts of the motion passed in relation to Federal Government fire money allocation in the initial Program of Works passed at their February 13 2020 Council Meeting. OVAG spokesperson Helen Schlangenotto said “many […]
Urgent amendments to the Local Govt Act will give the Minister for Local Government the power to postpone the September council elections for 12 months, with a possible further extension to 31 December 2021. The NSW Parliament last night passed the COVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Bill 2020 comprising a broad range of […]
This week we launch our Support Local Now campaign – there will be much more about it tomorrow and how you can be involved and also help us help our Coffs Coast community too. But in the meantime, and to get the ‘ball rolling’ because they can’t open, Two Tails […]
Following the Australian Government’s ban on non-essential indoor gatherings of 100 or more people and health authorities’ advice to practice social distancing, Coffs Harbour City Council (CHCC) will be implementing new arrangements for Council Meetings. From 26 March 2020, anyone coming to Council Meetings to observe proceedings will be required […]
The Mid North Coast Local Health District has confirmed four further confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region: 🦠 A man in his 50s is in home isolation after returning from overseas 🦠 A man in his 80s has been admitted to hospital after returning from overseas 🦠 A woman […]
Just as people were encouraged to buy from the bush to help drought-affected communities and bring their empty eskies to bushfire-ravaged communities, the importance of supporting local businesses in regional areas is again being emphasised. By Kerrin Thomas and Kim Honan Key points: Regional events, such as local shows, are […]
Here’s a list of events The ABC Coffs Coast knows of so far that have been cancelled/postponed in the region due to Coronavirus restriction measures. 🔴 COFFS HARBOUR 🔴 🤝 Harmony Day Festival to be held on March 29 postponed. 🏉The NSW Senior State Oz Tag Championships, due to be […]