Supercars legend Craig Lowndes gave Kennards Hire Rally Australia a big thumbs up saying the Coffs Coast is the rally equivalent of ‘Bathurst’ – an iconic mecca of motorsport. As a fascinated Rally Australia spectator, Lowndes, who is gearing up for...
North Coast dairy farmers are benefiting from an innovative new streamlined quarantine clearance system that is expediting the delivery of fresh Norco milk into China. With fresh Australian milk selling for $8 to 10$ a litre in China, Norco milk is highly sought...
Thanks in large part to our local council, tourism bodies and event organisers, the Coffs Coast is a mecca for large special events and local businesses have an abundance of opportunity to get visitors through their door. Below are tips for helping your business get a...
Why is the general attitude towards retail staff diminishing? A reader has slammed the general attitude of shoppers towards retail staff. What are your thoughts is common courtesy fast becoming a thing of the past? We all think it’s wrong to be a bully, right?...
Designing spaces for older people – Architects are rethinking the design of homes and buildings in private and public spaces. Cognitive impairment and ageing are two important aspects that need to be kept in mind while incorporating design elements, and is a...
Mention the words “green slip” to vehicle owners in NSW and most will cringe – not at the commonsense of a third party insurance safety net in place for injured motorists – but mostly at the cost, limited benefits and how the law is currently...
Each year since 1971 the Coffs Harbour City Council has applied for a local public holiday (or part day) to coincide with the running of the Coffs Cup horse racing event. In 2013, the council after consultation with stakeholders changed the annual application to...
FlyPelican flight: First FlyPelican flight lands at Coffs Harbour airport. Jetting in, the inaugural FlyPelican flight from Newcastle touched down at Coffs Harbour Airport on Monday afternoon to mark the start of a new service. The new FlyPelican service will offer...
A KEY Minister in the NSW Government, John Barilaro, will visit Coffs Harbour next week to discuss his role and vision for the Coffs Coast and engage with industry leaders. Holding three portfolios, Minister for Regional Development, Skills and Small Business, his...
The government’s unpopular backpacker tax is set to be lower than expected when it’s introduced in January, but regional Australia is still set to suffer as backpackers stay away. Following significant pressure from the tourism, agriculture and accommodation sectors,...
