Three Japanese students are embracing Coffs Coast life while strengthening the longstanding sister city relationship between Coffs Harbour and Sasebo.
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Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Coffs Harbour, Investigation, Long Read
Duped by the ABC: Food fraud investigation may be rotten
The ABC’s food fraud special ‘Duped’ made Australians afraid of what’s in their fridge. A closer look at the evidence, the lab behind it, and the sources it relied on tells a very different story.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Port Macquarie
Freezin’ for a reason
More than 110 people, including senior police, will brave icy waters at Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie this weekend to raise money for Special Olympics Australia.
Posted inAgriculture, Bucca, Legal
Bucca blueberry farm dam costs owners $100,000, contractor $30,000
A Bucca blueberry farm’s “spur of the moment” dam has cost its owners $100,000 and their contractor $30,000, as NRAR reveals 13 more Coffs Harbour blueberry operations are already under investigation.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Valley, NSW News, NSW Politics, Workers and Unions
Commissioner and Singh clash over North Coast berry farm slavery claims
A damning parliamentary report and now a public apology demand. The state’s Anti-slavery Commissioner and Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh are at war over old claims of exploitation on North Coast berry farms.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Emergency management
A disaster in the detail as Coffs Harbour says ‘enough is enough’
Coffs Harbour Council is warning proposed disaster funding changes could shift costs onto local government and leave communities more vulnerable after disasters.
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New director focused on shaping Coffs Harbour’s next chapter
New Planning and Communities Director Ian Fitzgibbon wants to help shape Coffs Harbour’s growth while preserving the city’s character.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Fundraiser, Port Macquarie
Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie dive into first Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
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.
Posted inArts, Coffs Harbour, 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 inCoffs Harbour, Energy
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.