Ashley Love addresses the protesters. Protesters had a clear message. Photo: Brian Mahoney. MORE than 60 people from the NSW Mid North Coast protested simultaneously with actions in Canberra, Sydney, Batemans Bay and Hobart on 8 October, to send a message that there was no social licence for the clear-felling of forests, damage to wildlife […]

BELLINGEN’S main street was blocked on Wednesday 7 October, by a group of young protesters. The protest coincided with the opening of the 2026 National Forestry Symposium in Canberra, where officials, government bodies and organisations gathered to discuss “social license” and “effective engagement” within the forestry industry. The protesters, self-named forest defenders, stopped traffic on […]

A VETERINARY report and an autopsy report, written by Port Macquarie Koala Hospital and released through a freedom of information request, have raised concerns for the Friends of Pine Creek (FOPC) about the koala that was euthanised after being found in an active logging compartment. According to FOPC, Ben, as the koala was named by […]

Brett Sutherland cornering during a lap of round two of the Coffs Coast Bush Khanacross Series. Photo: Stormes Art & Photography. Kai Hancock was just pipped at the post during round two of the Coffs Coast Bush Khanacross Series. Photo: Stormes Art & Photography. Paul Mountford. Photo: Stormes Art & Photography. Tony Lynch tackles the […]

AWU National Secretary Paul Farrow explained the tough measures the union is taking to help stop the exploitation. The community was out in force to show support for farm workers. AROUND 200 people packed a forum at Cavanbah Hall recently with a clear message that the people who pick our fruit and vegetables deserve to […]

LOOK AGAIN: Brian Beesley in his distinctive Jo Rider vest,encouraging motorists to actively look for motorcycles. Photo: Sonja Duncan. LOOK AGAIN: Brian Beesley in his distinctive Jo Rider vest,encouraging motorists to actively look for motorcycles. Photo: Sonja Duncan. GLOUCESTER motorcyclist Brian Beesley is asking local drivers to look – and then look again – as […]

In it together: ShoreTrack, ETC and program participants. Bright futures for young participants. Members of ShoreTrack and ETC celebrate the grant. NOT-FOR-PROFIT provider ShoreTrack, in Macksville, celebrated being awarded a 2026 Enterprise and Training Company (ETC) Community Support Fund grant worth $45,000 with a morning tea on 17 September. Young participants currently attending work readiness […]

MACKSVILLE District Hospital has received more than $110,000 in the past 12 months thanks to the volunteers of the BowraMacksville United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA). The hospital’s Acting Deputy Director of Nursing Sherene Fitzjohn attended the UHA branch’s annual general meeting highlighting the hard work, dedication and generosity of volunteers. “We can’t thank you enough. The […]

Action from the Jacks Ridge Mountain Bike trail. Photo: Facebook. Action from the Jacks Ridge Mountain Bike trail. Photo: Facebook. Action from the Jacks Ridge Mountain Bike trail. Photo: Facebook. NAMBUCCA Valley Mountain Bike Club has come up with an innovative way to attract new members while keeping local riding tracks in good condition. A […]

Homicide Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Joe Doueihi announces the re-investigation of the Bowraville Murders of 1990 and 1991, and the new million-dollar award for information that leads to a conviction. Photo: NSW Police. Evelyn Greenup, who was four years old when taken from her family in 1990. Photo: NSW Police. My name is Rebecca Stadhams, […]