Coffs Coast Advocate

We’re ‘collateral damage’ in stoush over airline territory

A business leader warns Rex airlines’ decision to cut routes to the Northern Rivers will impact local business.

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01st March 2021 10:03 AM

The regional manager of the Chamber of Commerce has warned cutting regional flights will have a dire impact on local business. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Chris Hemsworth, Katy Perry love this North Coast invention

He's got some very famous clients, but this North Coast businessman has even bigger goals.

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01st March 2021 12:03 AM

Will a New Italy service centre destroy Woodburn businesses?

Plans to build a new service centre on the Pacific Highway are progressing.

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27th Feb. 2021 12:02 AM

New Italy during construction of the Pacific Highway upgrade. Now plans for a service centre next door are progressing.

Hospitality businesses urged to sign up to COVID program

The free meal voucher program is expected to be rolled out across the state in the coming months.

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27th Feb. 2021 12:02 AM

Blasting footage reviewed after complaints about quarry

The Northern NSW quarry has lodged a development application to expand operations, as the EPA investigates complaints.

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25th Feb. 2021 12:02 AM

Dowes Quarry on the Mount Lindesay Highway near Tenterfield.

Massive $25M solar farm approved for Northern NSW site

The development will provide electricity for 4500 homes for almost three decades.

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24th Feb. 2021 12:02 AM

A $25 million solar farm covering 60ha will be constructed near Tenterfield.

Bakery slated for one of last original cottages on Jonson St

The building is in one of Byron Bay’s most prominent locations, and was once a beloved family home.

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23rd Feb. 2021 12:02 AM

A local bakery business has submitted a development application for a new bakery and cafe at 101 Jonson St, Byron Bay. Picture: Liana Boss

Will Qantas come to the rescue after Rex 'tantrum'?

Rex blames Qantas for decision to cut flights to Sydney.

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22nd Feb. 2021 4:02 PM

20 new jobs as Casino meatworks gets green light for project

The $5 million project will see more local products on the shelves at Woolworths, Coles and Aldi.

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19th Feb. 2021 12:02 AM

The Northern Cooperative Meat Company has approval to build a new $5 million retail ready facility.

End of an era: Iconic business cuts final ties with Ballina

From humble beginnings on the Northern Rivers more than 40 years ago, this company became an international sensation.

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