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Superannuation is a way of putting aside savings to provide an income in retirement. For the majority of Australians, employers will make a compulsory payment of 9.5% of their salary into their super fund. This is called the Superannuation Guarantee (SG)....
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Tenders are currently being invited for the construction of the latest stage of the Jetty4Shores project – the Activation and Recreation Hub. The Hub includes a plaza and terraced steps onto Jetty Beach, a boardwalk linking the plaza to the entry to the historic...
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On behalf of the board of management we wish all of our members and the wider community a successful and healthy 2017. The board has already been in planning mode for this year and our calendar is filling up fast. A few dates and events to put in your calendars now...
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From 12 November 2016 unfair contract terms law was extended to apply in business to business transactions. A standard form contract is one prepared by one party to the contract and offered on a take it or leave it basis. The Australian Competition and Consumer...
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As we are approaching the end of another year on the Coffs Coast, I find myself reviewing our business plan for 2017. Over the past two months some businesses have been re-evaluating 2016 results and preparing for what may happen next year. Planning is a big part of...
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The Coffs Harbour City Council has recently launched a facilitated discussion within the community about what’s important to those who live here and what we would like to see in the future, appropriately named “MyCoffs”. This discussion has been...
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As the holidays approach, the task of Christmas shopping becomes a priority on our to do lists. It’s time to start getting those hints from the kids, family or friends on suggestions or ideas for what they might like or the opportunity to find something yourself...
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Coffs Coast (NSW) – New attractions including the beachfront Destination NSW Super Special Stage, a strong entry list and a new calendar slot helped boost attendance at Kennards Hire Rally Australia to more than 57,000 this year. The rally on 17-20 November was the...
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Local blueberry grower Sandi Cleary has won the Australian Institute of Horticulture Student of the Year award. The former North Coast TAFE student was recognised for her exemplary work in the blueberry industry at the annual AIH conference in Cairns on Saturday. Ms...
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We have experienced something spectacular on the Coffs Coast …. again ….. we have hosted another round of the WRC World Championship! Yes, our region continues to go around the world in a fast and furious sport: the rally. A premier event like the WRC will...
