Category: Mid North News
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POOCHES PAMPERED AT ANNUAL PUP CUP
Pooches of all shapes and sizes have been transformed from scruffy to fluffy – on day one of the Pup Cup in Coffs Harbour. Groomers from as far as Mackay and Victoria have come to compete… hoping to take home the top prize.
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ADVANCES IN GENETICS RESEARCH CELEBRATED ON JEANS FOR GENES DAY
A Mid North Coast genetics counsellor says rapid advances in technology is providing more answers to underlying health conditions in children. But funding still remains an issue- prompting locals to pull on the denim for Jeans for Genes Day.
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COFFS BOAT RAMP CLOSING FOR MORE WORKS
Fishermen who use the Coffs Harbour boat ramp are fed up with inaction over the excessive sand build up at the entrance. The facility will be closed for two days next week for resurfacing works – only adding to the community’s frustration.
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BUMPER CROWD FOR COFFS CUP
It’s a staple on the Coffs Coast’s event calendar and today’s Cup meet – lived up to the hype. Dressed to the nines, a stellar crowd gathered trackside – to watch some the biggest names in Australian Racing battle it out for the famous piece of silverware.
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ACADEMY AWARD WINNER PUTS PIECE OF PARADISE ON THE MARKET
He’s won an Emmy and Academy Award but Jim Frazier is now saying goodbye to his biggest prize – his property on the Mid North Coast. Jim is looking for the best buyer to carry on his legacy- preserving a wildlife sanctuary he’s shaped over decades.
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SURFING NSW HOLD TRAUMA TRAINING IN COFFS HARBOUR
Surfing NSW visited Coffs Harbour today to provide a first-of-its-kind Trauma Training course. Around 20 people attended, with the aim to reduce loss of life as a result of bleeding or trauma.
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ROJA RESH REMEMBERED BY COFFS HARBOUR’S YAZIDI COMMUNITY
Eight years ago, the Yazidi community were targeted by terrorist group ISIS in an act that killed or displaced thousands from Northern Iraq. Today the Yazidi community in Coffs Harbour gathered to remember those involved.
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APPEALS FOR INFORMATION INTO COLLEEN’S WHEREABOUTS
30 years since the murders of three children in Bowraville – their families continue to fight for justice. One case is being highlighted again as part of National Missing Persons Week… and a warning to indigenous viewers, this story contains the names and photos of people who have died.
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DESPERATE CALLS FOR EXTENSION TO FUEL EXCISE
Locals are feeling the pain at the petrol pump, but the cost of fuel is having a greater impact on the transport industry. A local business has joined desperate calls for an extension to the fuel excise, and has the backing of a local member.
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REDEVELOPMENT OF ARGYLL ESTATE ONE STEP CLOSER
The redevelopment of 19 hectares of land known as the “Argyll Estate” in Coffs Harbour is one step closer. Currently a mix of private and social housing, plans to double the number of dwellings in the area have been released.