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Have your say on performing arts discussion paper

The discussion paper says a performing arts centre should be in the CBD.

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17th Dec. 2019 11:12 AM

Investigations into a performing arts space have been ongoing since 2015.

It’s a $9M funding mystery

A freedom of information request has been granted but there’s more to come.

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05th Dec. 2019 1:12 PM

The proposal has divided Coffs Harbour City Council.

REVEALED: Civic space funding ‘myth’

The Cultural and Civic Space was once again the subject of lengthy and heated debate at the council chambers on Thursday...

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29th Nov. 2019 11:11 AM

Two motions by Cr Keith Rhoades who has been a vocal critic of the $76.5m proposal were up for consideration at Thursday night’s council meeting.

'The rage is palpable': Cultural Centre back on the agenda

It was another packed public gallery and fiery debate with the Cultural and Civic Space again taking centre stage in the...

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15th Nov. 2019 8:11 AM

The controversial $76.5 million Cultural and Civic Space was raised again in the Coffs Harbour City Council chambers on Thursday night.

Councillors continue efforts to pause Gordon St project

Councillors opposed to the Cultural and Civic Space are not giving up.

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11th Nov. 2019 2:11 PM

Two separate motions opposed to progressing with the Cultural and Civic Space will be discussed at this week's council meeting.

GO-AHEAD: Council‘s controversial project deemed to be sound

Minister for Local Government says residents should show their dissatisfaction at the next council election.

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30th Oct. 2019 1:10 PM

An artist impression of the Cultural and Civic Space.

We pay more to mow footy fields than we give to the arts

Archibald Prize winning artist dedicates stirring speech to a 'f*****' of a careers advisor.

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28th Oct. 2019 1:10 PM

Archibald Prize winning artist Ben Quilty spoke as a special guest of The Friends of the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery.

Petition has its day in State Parliament

The single most divisive political issue in Coffs Harbour in 2019 has been debated in State Parliament.

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25th Oct. 2019 8:10 AM

An artist's impression of how the building will look in Gordon St.

Ratepayers to rally against $76.5 million development

Opponents to the Civic and Culture Centre to meet in Coffs Harbour on Tuesday.

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18th Oct. 2019 2:10 PM

Submissions for and against the development can be made through the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment up until October 30.

Another Facebook page in the information mix

A new Facebook page and website has been created to help promote a controversial project.

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10th Oct. 2019 3:10 PM

An image from the new Coffs Harbour City Council website dedicated to providing information on the Cultural and Civic Space.

Controversial DA to go on public exhibition

THE development application for the Cultural and Civic Space will go on public exhibition this week.

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30th Sept. 2019 11:09 AM

The proposal has led to deep divisions among councillors and within the community.

What’s next for petition now it’s been tabled in parliament?

The anti-Cultural and Civic space petition has been tabled, but what happens next ?

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17th Sept. 2019 11:09 AM

The petition against Coffs Harbour City Council’s proposed Cultural and Civic Space has been tabled in parliament but what happens next?

Councillor says ‘call in the experts’ for a review

One councillor is calling for a review and fears divisions will be very hard to heal.

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12th Aug. 2019 2:08 PM

The council chambers building will be one of several sold to help offset the cost of the Gordon St development.

REVEALED: How the Coffs Civic Space will progress to a build

Council says it is strenuously pursuing grant funding from the State and Federal governments, which would reduce the size...

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09th Aug. 2019 11:08 AM

Coffs Harbour City Council's schematic design for the $76.5 million Civic and Cultural Centre.

Councillors break the deadlock in fiery meeting

A packed public gallery clearly divided shouted "shame" while others cheered and clapped.

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08th Aug. 2019 4:08 PM

Mayor Denise Knight using her casting vote to defeat the rescission motion to stall the $76.5 million Cultural and Civic Space development.

Detractors ‘obsessed with City Hill’ could kill project

Well known local slams 'appalling engagement' of Sydney shock jock Ray Hadley.

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07th Aug. 2019 12:08 PM

IN THE KNOW: Dave Schama worked for Coffs Harbour City Councillor as a contractor to assist in the planning for the Cultural and Civic Space.

STANDOFF: Council in limbo over Cultural and Civic Space

Rolling coverage: The controversial meeting to decide the fate of the Cultural and Civic Space has been adjourned after...

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26th July 2019 11:07 AM

SPLIT VOTE: On the left: Councillors supporting the $76.5 million Cultural and Civic Space and on the right, those councillors who stand opposed to the project. A rescission motion against the project going to tender will be debated at council on Thursday night.

Councillor refutes ‘pecuniary interest’ claim

‘It’s desperate and dirty politics’. Councillor responds to last ditch attempt to rule out his right to vote.

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25th July 2019 1:07 PM

The controversial rescission motion against the $76.5 million Cultural and Civic Space development will go to council tonight.

Mythbusting the Cultural and Civic Space debate

An architect involved in the Cultural and Civic Space development has penned an op-ed stating why the city needs the $76.5...

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24th July 2019 11:07 AM

Coffs Harbour City Council’s $76.5-million Cultural and Civic Centre design.

What’s got the Coffs Coast talking?

ONLINE POLL: The readers are divided as to whether Coffs Harbour needs the $76.5 million Cultural and Civic Space.

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23rd July 2019 4:07 PM

Stalemate drags on over Cultural and Civic Space

Councillors set up shop at Coffs Central on Monday to answer questions and listen to concerns.

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22nd July 2019 4:07 PM

Councillors met at Coffs Central to discuss the Cultural and Civic Space.

What’s got the Coffs Coast talking?

ONLINE POLL: Do you support the Cultural and Civic Space?

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22nd July 2019 2:07 PM

Shopping centre councillors

Cultural and Civic space discussed with Councillors at shopping centre.

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22nd July 2019 1:07 PM

Mayor disappointed by cultural divide

AS FORMER Member for Coffs Harbour Andrew Fraser steps up his campaign against the Cultural and Civic Space, the Mayor has...

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17th July 2019 8:07 AM

Coffs Harbour Mayor Denise Knight chairs last Thursday night's council meeting.

Cultural and Civic Space in limbo

It was standing room only at council chambers with people spilling into the foyer to hear the outcome of the vote on the...

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11th July 2019 9:07 PM

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Have your say on performing arts discussion paper

It’s a $9M funding mystery

REVEALED: Civic space funding ‘myth’

'The rage is palpable': Cultural Centre back on the agenda

Councillors continue efforts to pause Gordon St project

GO-AHEAD: Council‘s controversial project deemed to be sound

We pay more to mow footy fields than we give to the arts

Petition has its day in State Parliament

Ratepayers to rally against $76.5 million development

Another Facebook page in the information mix

Controversial DA to go on public exhibition

What’s next for petition now it’s been tabled in parliament?

Councillor says ‘call in the experts’ for a review

REVEALED: How the Coffs Civic Space will progress to a build

Councillors break the deadlock in fiery meeting

Detractors ‘obsessed with City Hill’ could kill project

STANDOFF: Council in limbo over Cultural and Civic Space

Councillor refutes ‘pecuniary interest’ claim

Mythbusting the Cultural and Civic Space debate

What’s got the Coffs Coast talking?

Stalemate drags on over Cultural and Civic Space

What’s got the Coffs Coast talking?

Shopping centre councillors

Mayor disappointed by cultural divide

Cultural and Civic Space in limbo

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