Coffs Coast Advocate

REVEALED: Fines and orders issued for dodgy water users

In the lead up to their next visit NRAR has revealed the numbers of fines and orders already issued to Coffs farmers.

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15th Feb. 2021 3:02 PM

NRAR officers using depth gauges to inspect dams.

Fed govt: No need for berry worker royal commission

The Federal Government says there’s no need for a Royal Commission ‘at this stage’

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14th Jan. 2021 11:01 AM

David Littleproud, Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management says a Royal COmmission is “not required or warranted”. Picture by Sean Davey.

130-year-old homestead and farm up for sale

The home is a “classic beauty” and there are plenty of income options for the new owners of this property.

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08th Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

Emu Creek Station at Tabulam is up for sale.

Taking to the sky to detect water theft

The State’s water regulator has embraced technology to continue investigations during the pandemic.

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29th Dec. 2020 2:12 PM

NRAR has turned to satellite imagery, drones and motion-activated cameras to continue surveillance during the pandemic.

Water regulator: strong action needed on ‘wilful offenders’

The NSW water regulator found 89 per cent of intensive horticulture properties were non-compliant.

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10th Nov. 2020 9:11 AM

The state's independent water regulator will be continuing its compliance blitz across the region in August.

Top 5 jobs on the Coffs Coast this week

From tech start-ups to tractor driving, its never too late to change careers

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30th Sept. 2020 12:09 PM

There is nothing quite like standing silhouetted next to your tractor after a hard day behind the wheel.

REVEALED: Local waterways of most concern to SCU researchers

‘Nearly all creeks with agriculture and urban land use had water quality issues.’

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15th Sept. 2020 12:09 PM

Researchers Shane White and Praktan Wadnekar with blueberry farms and the Solitary Islands Marine Park in the background.

Cr’s blueberry bill grows to more than $130k

Cr John Arkan’s blueberry bill just got a lot bigger.

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25th Aug. 2020 6:08 PM

Water blitz reveals more oversized dams and illegal bores

As the third phase of a water compliance blitz wraps up in the Coffs/Clarence this month, the same problems are being...

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18th Aug. 2020 12:08 PM

NRAR officers use the latest technology to select properties for inspection and collect evidence during inspections. This image shows an officer casting a depth sounder which assists determine the maximum depth of the dam.

UPDATE: Cr to pay $40k for selling plants without licence

UPDATE: The Office of Local Government and Mayor has responded to the recent case involving Cr John Arkan.

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05th Aug. 2020 1:08 PM

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