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Woolgoolga’s ‘accidental’ community leader By Sis HIGGINS WOOLGOOLGA volunteer Judith “JuJu” Jackson has spent decades quietly strengthening her community, building connections and supporting others through some of life’s most challenging moments. Born in Melbourne, Judith moved to the Coffs Coast as a child. “It has always been home,” she said, reflecting on a lifetime shaped by community values and a strong family focus on giving back. That commitment has translated into an extraordinary range of volunteer roles across the region, particularly with Australian Red Cross
q Judith Jackson is a pillar of the community. Photo: supplied.
FLOOD FUNDING CONTINUED Page 2
New $65m flood recovery package for the Mid North Coast
THE State and Federal Governments have committed more than $56
million in new funding to support Mid North Coast communities as
they continue to rebuild following the severe weather of May 2025 and
ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The nearly $56.3 million package, delivered through the joint CommonwealthState Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), targets the longterm work of cleaning up waterways, repairing CONTINUED Page 3
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