Letters to the Editor
Cycle tracks and footpaths There are rumours of a proposed cycle track from Bellingen to Urunga, and rumours of the challenges in bringing this into reality. I guess I don’t…
Money Matters: How to Avoid Surprise Tax Bills in Your Business (Without the Guesswork)
By Jason Skinner One of the biggest frustrations in small business is receiving a large, unexpected tax bill out of the blue. The scenario – You’ve been working hard all…
Swiping Away Screen Time: Bellingen Scouts Head Outdoors
By Michael Burt Scouts NSW and the local 1st Bellingen Scouts group are championing the benefits of swiping away some screentime and ‘learning while doing’ with outdoor adventures. As concerns…
NSW Medicinal Cannabis Driving Laws Criticized by NRMA and Doctors
By Michael Burt The NRMA and medical experts continue to voice concerns about the NSW Governments proposed new driving laws for medicinal cannabis users. The Labor government wants to introduce…
Federal Hotel Hosts High Energy Creatures Of The Swamp Gig
Fresh from bringing the house down with back-to-back standout performances at the Federal Hotel’s annual Indiefest, crowd favourites Boss Stomp and The Stops reunite for Creatures of the Swamp—a night…
Theatre Trio Marks Ten Years of Witty and Wise Performances
In 2016, three friends with a shared love of theatre formed the Nambucca Valley’s newest theatre company: 3Wyz Wimmin. We were in our seventies, so we didn’t plan too far…
Outdated land tax laws threaten modern North Coast farming
By Michael Burt North Coast farmers have called for an urgent suspension of land tax compliance until the definition of primary production is updated to reflect modern farming systems. Speaking…
Thirty Years Of Quality Tiling Advice
Advertorial by Lila Sames Mid Coast Tiles Urunga has been a trusted business for upwards of 30 years. In 2012, Deborah took over ownership, applying her 40 years of industry…
Food Fraud: NSW Farmers Demands Label Overhaul
NSW Farmers says this week’s Four Corners investigation should be a wake-up call for governments, regulators, supermarkets and food manufacturers after serious allegations of food fraud and misleading country-of-origin claims…
Rabobank Offers Funding Grants For Rural Halls
Rural community organisations across Australia are invited to apply for funding to upgrade their local hall and community hub facilities through Rabobank’s Rural Community Hub Program. The program has an…