Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie will host their first Polar Plunge fundraising events this weekend, with locals invited to brave the winter water in support of Special Olympics athletes on the Mid North Coast.
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Posted inAwards, Clarence Valley, Feature, NSW Politics, Women
Search begins for Clarence’s Local Woman of the Year
For the first time, Richie Williamson is handing the search for Clarence’s Local Woman of the Year over to the community. Who deserves to follow Michelle Cowan into the honour?
Posted inCommunity development, Feature, Health, Taree
Construction begins on Manning Hospital’s new wing
After years of community advocacy, construction has begun on Manning Hospital’s new clinical building, complete with a coronary care unit and its own mortuary.
Posted inArts, Bellingen, Feature, Local festivals and shows
Two nights, two vibes: Bellingen’s Beyond Jazz Weekender is back
Bellingen Memorial Hall will transform into a jazz club for two nights this month, with the Beyond Jazz Weekender returning for its second year on Friday, 14 August and Saturday, 15 August.
Posted inFeature, NSW News, Sport
Daley makes right call after rewriting Origin legacy
Laurie Daley faced enormous criticism during his time as NSW coach but he ensured he finishes a winner after stepping down from the role.
Posted inArts, Coffs Harbour, Feature, What's on
Archibald Prize visit a coup for Coffs Harbour
The Archibald Prize is coming to Coffs Harbour for its final stop on tour, and YAM is throwing a gala opening, a $500 People’s Choice prize and a Young Archie competition to match.
Posted inAnimals, Education, Feature, Grants and funding, NSW News
NSW funds vet scholarships as Canberra leaves students out
NSW is offering scholarships to 94 vet students to do their prac in regional areas. The AVA says the Federal Government just left the same students off a new list of ten professions getting paid prac.
Posted inFeature, Grafton, Grants and funding
NSW Government announces $1 million for South Grafton CBD pedestrian safety project
A $1 million NSW Government investment for pedestrian safety improvements in the South Grafton CBD has been announced.
Posted inAwareness Events, Feature, NSW News, Roads and Infrastructure
Rural Road Safety Month launches after 123 regional deaths
123 lives lost on regional NSW roads in just six months. Now the state government wants every driver, rider and passenger to “join the journey” toward safer roads.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Energy, Feature
Coffs Harbour cuts core operational emissions on path to 2040 net zero
The City of Coffs Harbour has reduced emissions from its core operations while identifying new measures to further cut its corporate carbon footprint.