Central West sporting boost

Sport in Orange has received a major boost, with the NSW Nationals in the state government announcing a $544,016 grant for Waratah Sports Club. The grant was awarded for a project that involves construction of two change rooms for female use, and additional toilets for men, women, and people with disabilities and/or mobility issues. The…

Coffs boat ramp precinct upgrade getting underway

Work will start this month on Transport for NSW’s major upgrade of the Coffs Harbour Boat Ramp precinct to increase the size of the ramp, provide more facilities, and better parking. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the project is a key beneficiary of the NSW Nationals in the state government’s $205 million maritime…

Super Saturday of COVID vaccinations in Armidale

A “Super Saturday” of COVID vaccinations will take place in Armidale this weekend. Saturday, August 14 is the last scheduled day of the Armidale lockdown, and it coincides with the opening of the region’s first walk-in mass vaccination hub. Between 10am and 3pm, any member of the public over the age of 18 (medical history…