Category: Mid North News
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COUNCILLORS SAY YARRILA PLACE SERVICE COSTS WERE FLAGGED EARLY
It’s among Coffs Harbour’s most controversial projects – with a price tag that keeps growing. Beyond its $81 million build – the Cultural and Civic Space will now cost an extra $310,000 per year.
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COUNCIL WORKERS SENT TO NORTHERN RIVERS TO HELP WITH CLEANUP
Coffs Harbour and Bellingen councils have sent specialised personnel and heavy equipment to the Northern Rivers to assist with the cleanup. They’re coordinating with the defence force in Woodburn and Coraki, before eventually moving to Lismore.
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WELL-BEING RETREAT SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON ARMY VETS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
A group of army veterans and emergency personnel are showing there’s a way forward for those struggling with mental health issues. A well-being retreat is being held in Forster this weekend, helping them through the tough times.
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MIDCOAST COUNCIL RESPONDS TO HUNTER DENSITY PLANS
Whether it’s pristine beaches or fine dining – the Mid Coast’s lifestyle is something that keeps drawing people to the region. But the local council is concerned for it – in the long term – as plans to accommodate growth in nearby regions begin to form.
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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE LAUNCH WELL-BEING FRAMEWORK IN WINGHAM
Student well-being is at the forefront of the local Catholic Schools Office newest policy and framework – launched at St Joseph’s Primary in Wingham this week. Preventative skills for mental health issues will now be implemented in all 59 schools across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. Parents and teachers will play a vital role. “We are…
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MAN RESCUED BY SES AFTER CRASH
Emergency services at Coffs Harbour were kept busy last night by a pursuit, a car crash and a rescue… and that was just one incident. A man, allegedly fleeing police after his car hit a guard rail on the Pacific Highway… before falling four-metres into a culvert.
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FLOOD RELIEF FLOWS THROUGH FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CLARENCE VALLEY
Financial relief packages have been announced for those affected by floods across the Clarence Valley, with a promise of more to come. Meanwhile, a report issued by the Climate Council is placing blame squarely on climate change, demanding the government to act before another disaster strikes.
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ADVOCACY GROUP TAKES AIM AT GOVERNMENT OVER YARRATT STATE FOREST
A forest advocacy group has taken aim at the federal government over the protection of trees and koalas in a State Forest near Taree. Local MP Dr David Gillespie though has come out swinging, saying their claims are far from the truth.
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OLD BAR COMMUNITY COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR FLOOD-AFFECTED LISMORE
After receiving help following the bushfires, Old Bar is returning the favour. A volunteer group has been overwhelmed with donations for those in flood affected Lismore. Can’t speak highly enough and this what you see now will be ongoing for about the next 3 or 4 weeks,” organiser Jan Wallace said. “Simple things like soap,…
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TEACHERS FEDERATION VISITS COFFS HARBOUR & PORT MACQUARIE
The Teachers Federation has met with teachers in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. They claim covid isolation requirements placed on the industry is making it even harder to fill staffing shortages.