‘Completely rocked’: Community refuses to give up on missing teen
Dozens of volunteers, aided by drones, have scoured an area of northern NSW as the parents of a missing teenager continue to pound the pavement in a desperate bid to find answers.
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Honouring Jason: Five years after the NZ volcano tragedy
As the sun rose in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty on Monday families of those who died in the White Island Volcano eruption five years ago met to commemorate their loved ones including the family of Coffs Harbour man Jason Griffiths.
‘Finally’: Pooches hit beach as Boambee footbridge reopens
The long wait for a busy footbridge to reopen has “finally” ended. Dogs and their humans have flocked to Insta-worthy Coffs Coast drawcard Boambee Beach.
Coffs Harbour’s sweeping ‘Central Park’ upgrade complete
Coffs Harbour has opened an impressive new public space which has even drawn comparisons with New York’s famed Central Park. Find out more about the regional hub’s new playground.
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‘No welcome to country’: Elders take stand amid Jetty poll results
As Coffs council prepares to be presented with its Jetty Foreshore poll results, Indigenous elders say they will refuse for the first time ever to provide a welcome to country if state plans go ahead.
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.
North Coast councils shake hands on new water supply deal
It’s been 20 years since the City of Coffs Harbour and Clarence Valley Council agreed to a water supply arrangement. Now, they’ve struck a new deal after a year of negotiations.
‘Nightmare’: Family shattered after forensics confirm worst fears
An autopsy on remains found in the Byron hinterland has confirmed the death of a Mullumbimby man reported missing months ago. Family want to fly Gage home for a “beautiful celebration of his life”.
Pass the tissues: Northern Rivers hit by spike in infectious illnesses
Northern NSW residents are being struck by a slew of particularly nasty illnesses as winter comes to an end. Medicos have urged the community to help drive down transmission.
Learning road map brings NAPLAN pay off for Coffs school
Emerging NAPLAN results show a Coffs Coast primary school outperforming others in reading and numeracy. Here’s the secret to the success, according to one of its key educators.
‘Urban sprawl’ hits hard as North Coast wildlife hospital visits surge
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital has been tackling a massive surge in hospitalisations, with “urban sprawl” named as the biggest threat vulnerable native animals are facing. Find out more.
’Game changer’: Northern Rivers Rail Trail on track to completion
Two North Coast councils have joined forces to fast-track the completion of the long-awaited Northern Rivers Rail Trail.
‘Critical survival point’: NSW’s largest koala hospitals unite
Three prominent wildlife conservation and rehabilitation organisations have joined forces to form the NSW Koala Hospital Alliance. Here’s what is means for our koalas.
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