Monthly Archive for January, 2010

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Police train to combat terrorism

A POLICE counter-terrorism unit will be at Coffs Harbour airport on February 4 for specialist training.

P-plater killed in head-on

THE Waterfall Way west of Dorrigo was blocked for up to six hours after a fatal head-on smash late on Thursday.

SuperGroms hit the surf

SURFING: There is plenty of excitement within the Coffs Harbour surfing community about the new SuperGroms division starting tomorrow at Diggers Beach.

No justice yet for flood victims

ANN Sweeney and Tony Cordin are still fighting for flood justice, 10 months on from the devastation of March 31 last year.

Help some furry friends

VOLUNTEERS are urgently being sought for the Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service, which saves so many of our native animals every year.

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.