Daily Archive for January 30th, 2010

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NSW worst in health mishaps

THE NSW government is failing to improve health services, despite a new report highlighting a number of serious mishaps in NSW hospitals, says O’Farrell.

Orara Valley Fair now in doubt

ORARA Valley Fair Inc. is struggling to find organisers for this year’s Fair at Upper Orara on June 7.

Govt green loans will run out soon

COFFS Coast residents are likely to miss out on government-subsidised ‘green loans’ to upgrade their homes to reduce energy costs, says Peter Reuter.

Highway plan revs up

ONE of the most crucial elements of the plan to upgrade the Pacific Highway between Warrell Creek and Urunga has been completed.

Movie fundraiser for orphanage

BONVILLE resident Sheridan Blayney works tirelessly to give a better quality of life to those less fortunate than us.

Emma wins new artist to radio comp

ONE of the country’s finest indigenous performers, Emma Donovan, has spent an exhausting but uplifting week back home.

Bonville residents protest

BONVILLE residents yesterday handed in a 600-signature petition against the a new residential and retail development at the Bonville Golf Resort.

Arduous journey for Victoria

LARGE family groups characterise the Coffs Coast’s resident Sudanese migrants who currently number about 250.

Local dancer heads to West End

BILLY Elliot eat your heart out, the Coffs Coast has our own dance superstar – Brad Inness.

Rate rise to fix Riverside Drive

NAMBUCCA Shire Council is seeking the support of its ratepayers for an additional one per cent rate rise for urgent repairs to one of its main thoroughfares.