June 19, 2026
Coffs quilters work their patch
Event

Coffs quilters work their patch

People’s Choice winner ‘Joan of Arc’ quilt by Marge Wallen. Winner of the raffle quilt, Belinda Saxby. COFFS Quilters and Needlecraft (CQ&N) group is holding its Zone Day on 20 November from 9am-11.30am at Cavanbah Hall. “Zone Day is  when our group invites like-minded groups and interested parties to join us to share ideas mainly […]

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Coffs Triathlon Club’s Bring a Mate event attracts 80 competitors Coffs Harbour Triathlon Club member Michael Singleton heads out of the ocean. Photo: Danni MacCue Photography.
Sport

Coffs Triathlon Club’s Bring a Mate event attracts 80 competitors

Coffs Triathlon Club’s Bring a Mate triathlon. The Men’s Bring a Mate triathlon is all about guys supporting guys. Photo: Danni MacCue Photography. Coffs Harbour Triathlon Club member Michael Singleton heads out of the ocean. Photo: Danni MacCue Photography. Paradox Media CEO Chris Grieve, radio host Moffee and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh. The […]

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The disturbing statistics behind Coffs Harbour’s Bring a Mate event
Sport

The disturbing statistics behind Coffs Harbour’s Bring a Mate event

Co-founder of Sawtell Men Jamie Syme. Men’s mental health advocate Scott Seccombe. Nurse Nick Newling (right) who works across mental health, with his brother Jamie. WHEN “Sawtell Men” co-founder Jamie Syme spoke at the Coffs Harbour Triathlon Club’s Bring a Mate event, his words drew gasps of breath. “There are 80 men here today,” he […]

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Citizen scientists recording the Coffs Coast’s frogs for FrogID Week Australian Museum Lead Scientist for FrogID Dr Jodi Rowley.
Community

Citizen scientists recording the Coffs Coast’s frogs for FrogID Week

THE Australian Museum’s FrogID Week is on, finishing at midnight on Sunday 16 November. Australia’s biggest citizen science project and the world’s biggest frog count, FrogID Week encourages the public to make a meaningful contribution to scientific understanding of the world. The free FrogID app enables anyone with a smartphone to record different frog species […]

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Toormina Hotel turns 50 – a weekend of celebration, memories and community spirit Toormina Hotel General Manager Peter Skinner with customers getting in the mood.
Business SHOWCASE

BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Toormina Hotel turns 50 – a weekend of celebration, memories and community spirit

Toormina Hotel General Manager Peter Skinner with customers getting in the mood. General Manager Peter Skinner (centre) with Head Chef Beau Patten and Sous Chef Alicia Nye. Memories of the Toormina Hotel’s early days. Memories of the Toormina Hotel’s early days. Memories of the Toormina Hotel’s early days. THE Toormina Hotel celebrates its 50th anniversary […]

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Urunga announced as venue for Surf Reflections Junior Series in 2026 Parker Abbott styling in the 2025 Cadet Cup at Bonny Hills.
Sport

Urunga announced as venue for Surf Reflections Junior Series in 2026

Parker Abbott styling in the 2025 Cadet Cup at Bonny Hills. Competitors at the 2025 Cadet Cup in Bonny Hills. The Cup will transform into a three-event series in 2026. THE Reflections Cadet Cup surfing tournament will expand into three events as the Surf Reflections Junior Series in 2026. The debut Cup was held at […]

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Fears ‘free’ electricity could come with hidden costs Chris Bowen says you don't have to have solar panels on your roof to reap the benefits. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP
Regional

Fears ‘free’ electricity could come with hidden costs

ENERGY retailers say they’ve been blindsided by reforms promising free electricity to hundreds of thousands of Australians during peak solar power hours. The Solar Sharer program, announced by the federal government last Tuesday, would give consumers free access to electricity for three hours each day as part of the default offer available. Households in NSW, […]

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Aanuka Beach House recognised as top regional venue The Tilley & Wills Hotels team was honoured at the AHA NSW Awards for Excellence.
Business SHOWCASE

BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Aanuka Beach House recognised as top regional venue

The Aanuka Beach House team has developed a reputation for first-class food and service. Photo: Chad Konik. The venue’s location is hard to beat. The venue’s location is hard to beat. The Tilley & Wills Hotels team was honoured at the AHA NSW Awards for Excellence. LEADING hospitality group Tilley & Wills Hotels took home […]

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From the Mayor’s desk: Cr Nikki WIlliams
From The Mayor's Desk

From the Mayor’s desk: Cr Nikki WIlliams

FOR those who’ve been around Coffs for a while, you’ll have noticed how much Park Beach has been changing. It’s become one of our strongest areas for new housing, with major developments like Shoreline and the new retirement and residential precinct now reaching key milestones – the Watermark Apartments are on track for residents to […]

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Coffs club holds Round 3 of Khanacross series Phil Isaac had the 4WD Ford Falcon on song to be fastest on the day.
Sport

Coffs club holds Round 3 of Khanacross series

Phil Isaac had the 4WD Ford Falcon on song to be fastest on the day. Nick Rudder in a Mazda 2 was the winner of the Road Tyres class. Junior Kai Hancock in a Mazda 3. Junior Mia Pell with her dad Luke navigating and passing on some knowledge. Junior Riley Mannington at his first […]

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