The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is the lead agency in response to avian bird flu. If a sick bird is located that you suspect may have bird flu, please contact DAFF’s emergency hotline 1800 675 888. Further information can be found here:
An Extraordinary Council meeting will be held at 5pm on Tuesday 8 September at Yarrila Place. View the agenda and find information about attending in person or online.
In New South Wales local government manages contamination whilst performing duties as a planning authority, public land manager and as regulatory authority. This Policy provides a framework through which Council will manage land contamination within the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area. The Coffs Harbour Contaminated Land Policy defines the principles that Coffs Harbour City Council is committed to upholding when performing Council functions. This Policy observes a cautionary approach and promotes processes that ensure land contamination is identified and dealt with at the earliest possible opportunity whilst carrying out planning, regulatory and land management activities.