Category: Mid North News

A man involved in a multi-million dollar drug operation near Coffs Harbour two years ago has been sentenced in Coffs Harbour District Court. Silus Boyes pleaded guilty to 10 charges including manufacturing and supplying prohibited drugs and using an illegal firearm.

City of Coffs Harbour has been forced to put several major projects on the backburner after its annual capital budget blew out by more than $100 million… The motion was discussed at an extraordinary council meeting last night – called by the city’s new general manager.

The search is on for more wildlife carers in regional New South Wales. WIRES holding workshops as its volunteers reach a critical time of year – with mating season leading to a spike in calls to help injured animals.

Motorists may have spotted new-look Rural Fire Service signs popping up in their local areas. They’re part of a new Nation-wide Fire Danger Rating System which will go live on Thursday – for the start of the bushfire danger period.

An inquest into the disappearance of Annmarie Jeffrey has been abruptly adjourned. It comes almost two years after the 73-year-old mysteriously vanished from a North Coast camp ground.

Another senior member of the New South Wales government will be pulling the plug at the next election. The Mid North Coast’s Melinda Pavey today announcing she’s calling it quits – ending a long running career in state politics.

It’s a bold goal to be the first woman to paddle a surf ski clockwise around the country… in less than 12 months. But, former Coffs Harbour local, Bonnie Hancock, looks to have it in the bag… when she cruises into the Gold Coast tomorrow.

A Northern New South Wales prawn farm has temporarily closed its doors, after a detection of the deadly white spot disease within the facility. Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders says the department believes it’s been contained – now it’s about surveillance and tracing.

Coffs Harbour City Council’s move not to waive a local homeless service’s $10,000 rent, each year, has been met with criticism. But decisionmakers say, they’ll work towards some form of rent relief for Pete’s Place.