Workplace relations simplifications needed

BUSINESS CHAMPION: Ombudsman Kate Carnell plays an important role. Photo Matthew Deans If the latest paper on small business workplace relations is anything to go by then SME’s are assured they have a champion in Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise...

Start your own business on the vibrant Coffs Coast

PROGRESS: Business growth in the Coffs Harbour City Centre. Picture: Keagan Elder Starting your own business is a rewarding and challenging career option. However, a high percentage of new businesses fail in their first year due to poor planning and management....

Local lawyers take over major firm’s Coffs practice

Bryant McKinnon Lawyers partners Heather McKinnon and Benjamin Bryant have taken over from Slater & Gordon. Picture:  Raymond Mather Photography SLATER & Gordon has agreed to sell its Coffs Harbour family law practice to local lawyers, Benjamin Bryant and...

Farming experience important to RDA boss

INDUSTRY LEADER: John O’Neill will head MNC branch of RDA Picture: Contributed by Greg White Nambucca Valley macadamia grower John O’Neill has been appointed Mid North Coast chair of Regional Development Australia (RDA). Federal Minister for Regional...

New life to be breathed into Jetty icon

by Melissa Martin Jetty Village complex has sold: Jetty village complex has been purchased by The Bachrach Naumburger Group. It’s been part of the Jetty landscape for decades, and now plans are under-way to transform the Jetty Village Shopping Centre. The iconic...

‘It’s Your Club’ and it’s a winner

WELL DESERVED: C.ex Coffs claimed the prestigious Venue Award for Excellence and Commitment to Entertainment at the Australian Club Entertainment Awards. Picture: Mark Morawitz C.EX Coffs claimed the Venue Award for Excellence and Commitment to Entertainment at the...

Council readies for next flood mitigation stage

EARLY WARNING: Map showing Coffs Harbour City Council’s flood basin project in Shepherds Lane. Picture: CHCC Construction of the fourth and final flood detention basin for the Coffs Creek catchment will begin at Upper Shephards Lane early next month. Coffs...

It’s all systems go for Newport to Coffs

The crew of About Time has promised it will be trying to defend its line honours win in the next edition of the the Pantaenius Newport to Coffs Coast yacht race which will start on December 27. by Brad Greenshields It’s been dubbed “the best little yacht...

Big news for Coffs business

SAVE THE DATE: Awards and Business Expo coming up for Coffs Coast Picture: Trevor Veale The Sunny’s Business Awards The Sunny’s, as they are affectionately known, are a wonderful platform to showcase the hard work, achievements and success of our...

More than 1000 ideas for Jetty development

The first stage of the consultation for the development of the Jetty Foreshore is now closed.  Picture: Keagan Elder by Jasmine Minhas With 1600-plus comments submitted from locals, the first stage of the consultation of the Jetty Foreshore development is officially...