More Krieg? Lismore voters say ‘yes please’ as recovery drags on
Voters have shown confidence in incumbent Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg. He describes his time in the job as “turbulent”, but productive. Here’s the latest on the council election.
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Hundreds of sandstone blocks to protect critically endangered birds
Never mind the bollards: Hundreds of sandstone blocks have been left on a Coffs Coast foreshore to protect critically endangered shorebirds increasingly at risk of extinction.
‘Disillusioned’ ex-GM back in game as mayoral hopefuls battle it out
What could draw a man with five decades of experience in local government out of retirement to run for council? Ray Smith is just one of the Clarence Valley candidates vying for mayor.
‘Moona Lisa’ brings all the learners to the yard
Coffs Harbour agriculture students have taken home a national prize for their eye-catching entry in the udderly compelling Picasso Cows competition. Check out the latest moos.
Crowbar cookie snatchers may be behind Butterfly House break-in
Police are probing whether the smash-and-grab raid of a cafe minutes before a break-in at a popular Coffs Harbour tourist attraction are linked. Thieves nabbed cash and cookies.
‘Go beyond potholes’: Inked council newbie a hit with voters
Don’t let the dreads and tatts fool you. Cristie Yager may be a Clarence Valley Council rookie but she’s got some serious clout with voters – her “old school values” a hit in Saturday’s polling.
‘Gave it my all’: Former deputy mayor leaves legacy
Outgoing Coffs Harbour councillor and former deputy mayor Sally Townley looks back proudly on her time spearheading several campaigns that have changed the face of the electorate.
‘No room for political parties in council’: Williams eyes off win
Coffs mayoral hopeful Nikki Williams is likely to snag the top council job as counting continues and she has taken aim at party politics in local government, despite National Party membership.
Indigenous elders reject Jetty Foreshores project on election eve
It’s a hard no to the state’s Coffs Jetty Foreshores plan from an elder, who’s spoken out on behalf of an Indigenous group hours from council elections. But a NSW government body has responded.
Epic call-out for koala enthusiasts
Fancy yourself a citizen scientist and can’t get enough of cuddly koalas? Grab the binoculars and torch because the parks and wildlife service need volunteers for this Mid-North Coast mission.
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