Category: Mid North News

Health workers across the North Coast joined today’s state-wide fight for better pay. They say they were left with no other alternative than taking industrial action.

Tucked away in Bonville is a little known respite service – providing disability support. The small facility is making a BIG difference for people living with a disability.

A new study has revealed the Mid North Coast has a number ‘childcare deserts’ and Nambucca Heads tops the list. It’s no surprise to parents – with every five children fighting for the one childcare spot.

Data released by CoreLogic has revealed the Bellingen market has exploded in the past 12 months. The township has surpassed a million dollar price tag on the average dwellling.

Crisis after crisis – call after call – Lifeline volunteers have seen some of their busiest months on the job. Now, they need OUR help… the organisation’s North Coast branch looking to bolster their volunteer base, by double.

The Coffs Harbour Yacht Club has been awarded $450,000 in State Government funding. The cash will be used to make the venue more accessible. The grant has been awarded under the government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund.

SCU’s Marine Science Centre has answered a mayday call – coming to the rescue of Macleay River oyster farmers. Their assistance comes after recent heavy rain threatened three million baby oysters… worth around $2-million.

$2.5 million in Federal funding for an evacuation hub in Bowraville may disappear – if the board of the Ex Services Club fails to accept the Government grant. The grant is part of the Bushfire recovery funding.