FORESTRY Australia, a not‑for‑profit, independent professional association representing more than 1,100 scientists, practitioners, and farm forest growers, has released information showing well-managed forests are “critical to Australia meeting its emissions reduction targets”. The organisation says its Forest Carbon Balance Evidence Review brings together the latest science on forest carbon dynamics and demonstrates that sustainable forest […]
Emergency Services Levy reform to face parliamentary inquiry
OPTIONS to reduce household insurance costs and fix an “unfair funding model” for emergency services will be put to a NSW parliamentary inquiry. While emergency services benefit everyone, most of their funding comes from a levy not everyone pays. The NSW Government says it is committed to removing this Emergency Services Levy (ESL) and replacing […]
Dunbogan-based advocate Rachael Thorpe is on a mission to improve accessibility for people with disability in the Camden Haven. Photo: FB.
Business Without Barriers workshop sparks accessibility movement
Dunbogan-based advocate Rachael Thorpe is on a mission to improve accessibility for people with disability in the Camden Haven. Photo: FB. Rachael Thorpe hopes to improve accessibility for people with disability in Camden Haven businesses. Advocates Sarah Eade and Rachael Thorpe with Chamber President Luke Hadfield. Advocate Sarah Eade is passionate about improvements to accessibility […]
Tonnes of rock installed to stabilise Illaroo Rd, Lake Cathie
The stabilisation works at Illaroo Rd were due to wrap up this week. Photos: PMHC. The stabilisation works at Illaroo Rd were due to wrap up this week. Photos: PMHC. The stabilisation works at Illaroo Rd were due to wrap up this week. Photos: PMHC. The stabilisation works at Illaroo Rd were due to wrap […]
Gun owners gathered in numbers in Kundabung, in what Mr Kemp described as a ‘united, bipartisan show of strength’.
Gun owners push back on new laws
Gun owners gathered in numbers in Kundabung, in what Mr Kemp described as a ‘united, bipartisan show of strength’. Oxley MP Michael Kemp said the new legislation is a ‘rushed, knee-jerk reaction’ to the Bondi attack. HUNDREDS of concerned residents attended a community information session about new NSW firearms laws on Tuesday in Kundabung. Organised […]
Volunteers Jen Stevens, Rachel Brade, Alix Blakeley, Tallulah Main, Tammy Frater and Chelsea Frater fundraising last year at Mountain View Sunflowers in 2025.
Make-A-Wish fundraiser launched to support Port Macquarie kids
THE dedicated team of volunteers at Make-A-Wish Port Macquarie have been busily preparing for their biggest fundraising event of the year, a trivia night at the Settlers Inn Hotel on Saturday 14 March. Make-A-Wish has been granting life-changing “wishes” for Australian children with critical illnesses since 1985. The community is being encouraged to support this […]
NSW Government invests $1 million to fund biocontrol research to manage weeds
THE NSW Government has granted $1 million to Australia’s national science agency the CSIRO to carry out biocontrol research to help control invasive weeds. Biocontrol reduces weeds by deploying natural biological agents, such as fungi or insects, and is considered increasingly important as an environment-friendly, self-sustaining and cost-effective weed-management tool. Invasive weeds cost Australian agriculture […]
Newman College opens Sustainable and Future Industries building
NEWMAN Senior Technical College will officially open its new Sustainable and Future Industries building on Monday, 23 February. The College says it has replaced ageing facilities with contemporary, industry-aligned learning environments designed to prepare students to drive Australia’s economy through to 2035. Principal Mark Nunan said the development demonstrates the College’s commitment to future-focused education. […]
Measles alert for Mid North Coast after state confirms four new cases
MID North Coast residents are being urged to monitor for the symptoms of measles after NSW Health confirmed four new cases across the state, including one in Coffs Harbour. That person was infectious while visiting the following locations. Sunday, 8 February: Hyde Café at Bellingen from 10.45am to 11.40am. Monday, 9 February: Coffs Harbour Emergency […]
