Coffs Coast Advocate

Community gardeners put down roots

How a community of Isaac region gardeners blossomed, despite not having a patch to call their own

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19th Feb. 2020 4:02 AM

RADISHING: One of the youngest Middlemount residents to take part in the community garden, Megan Crawter with some freshly grown vegetables. Photo: Jodie Crawter

What Isaac Council should prioritise in 2020

YOUR SAY: Here is what Isaac region ratepayers expect from their council candidates in the next election

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18th Feb. 2020 5:02 AM

Aimee Rehbein, 32, Moranbah: "There's lots of facilities for families and the parks are well maintained. I'd want council to keep that a priority. But we need more shade to put over the parks. There are no swings that are under cover, which means for three-quarters of the year you can't use it." Photo: Zizi Averill

Isaac residents outline their election wishlist

As candidates prepare their platforms, Isaac region ratepayers have outlined their election priorities.

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18th Feb. 2020 5:02 AM

Dysart resident Sam Tandogoc, and her son Jack Tandogoc, 14 months. Ms Tandogoc said her priority in the council election was maintaining the roads.

Moranbah is ready to ‘tri’ again

The annual event has been rescheduled after being rained out.

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17th Feb. 2020 5:02 PM

ALL IN: The Junior line up jumps off to a good start at the 2019 Moranbah Australia Day Triathlon.

Long-serving Isaac councillor reveals plans for future

His career has spanned two decades, but this year will be one of Isaac councillor’s last in chambers

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14th Feb. 2020 5:02 AM

Isaac Regional Councillor Geoff Bethel will not recontest the Isaac Regional Council elections.

Fine dodgers owe Mackay region councils almost $1 million

See which council had the most offenders and for what crimes.

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08th Feb. 2020 5:02 AM

Parking offences are one of the most common unpaid fines in the region. Picture: contributed.

Long time CEO moves into retirement

Gary Stevenson says his time as CEO has been one of the most rewarding, challenging and enjoyable periods in his whole...

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04th Feb. 2020 6:02 AM

EASING OUT: Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker and CEO Gary Stevenson.

Council organisational shuffle as CEO steps down

Family and personal reasons behind CEO’s departure from Isaac Council.

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01st Feb. 2020 4:02 PM

Councillor Greg Austen with Isaac Regional Council CEO Gary Stevenson PSM overseeing proceedings.

Huge $12k fundraising effort leads to regional honour

Young Clermont Australia Day award winner honoured to receive such high praise.

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29th Jan. 2020 1:01 PM

PROUD: Clermont’s Oscar Finger with his dad Brendon.

Clermont’s champion humbled to receive top honour

Isaac’s 2020 Citizen of the Year labelled an altruistic treasure for the region.

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29th Jan. 2020 5:01 AM

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