Coffs Harbour has fine-tuned its Aboriginal heritage protections, easing the path for low-risk developments while keeping the framework that protects local cultural sites intact.
Nikki Williams
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Sasebo students embrace life on the Coffs Coast
Three Japanese students are embracing Coffs Coast life while strengthening the longstanding sister city relationship between Coffs Harbour and Sasebo.
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.
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.
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Coffs Harbour commits funding to progress Jetty Strip redevelopment
Council has committed $2.5 million to complete detailed design work for Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Strip redevelopment and future funding bids.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Grants and funding
Funding boost for Coffs Harbour arts and cultural projects
Nine arts and cultural projects across Coffs Harbour have secured council funding, including an initiative to improve theatre accessibility for Deaf audiences.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Housing
Coffs Harbour seeks to unlock housing supply through planning rule change
The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking to boost housing supply by removing minimum lot size requirements for dual occupancies in low-density residential areas.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Sport
Coffs Harbour’s winning hand with five-of-a-kind
Coffs Harbour is set to secure five flagship Oztag events until 2031, delivering up to $100 million in economic impact.
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Australian Poetry Slam returns to Coffs Harbour, and this time it’s personal
Two minutes. One mic. No script. The Australian Poetry Slam is back at Yarrila Place, free entry, no experience needed.