R U OK? Day is a chance to pause and connect.
R U OK? Day is a chance to pause and connect. Lisa Nichols and friends will gather on Woolgoolga Beach to create a giant smiley face in the sand. ON Thursday 11 September, Australians will be reminded that every day is a good day to ask “R U OK?” In Woolgoolga, community members will mark […]
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp discusses flood recovery with Premier Chris Minns and NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders in May. Photo: Michael Kemp FB.
THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]
Pete’s Place in Coffs Harbour Community Village.
ST VINCENT de Paul Society’s “Pete’s Place” in Coffs Harbour has been granted $20,000 from enterprise and training company ETC’s Community Support Fund. Pete’s Place is in Coffs Harbour Community Village and is a drop-in service for people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. ETC’s donation will assist the service in providing essential food support […]
Members of Pathfinders Support Your Path program in Coffs Harbour: Manjinder Singh, Sami Hemmings and Emily Hawkins.
DISABILITY care organisation Pathfinders has won a prestigious Enablement Award for The Most Outstanding Regional Not-for-Profit Providing NDIS Services for Children, Youth and Families. The award was in the Care Services category and recognises organisations that demonstrate market leadership, inspirational performance, innovative service models and a commitment to enhancing the customer experience in the disability […]
‘Rutho’ will switch up the tempo for the Tidal Sounds Festival.
TOORMINA hip-hop rap artist Rutho will appear at the Tidal Sounds Festival at the Hoey Moey on Saturday 6 September. One of the region’s fastest-rising talents, Rutho is becoming known for his feel-good party vibe and laidback lyrical style. “The vibe I’m bringing to Tidal Sounds is energy, inspirational and good times,” he told News […]
TOORMINA Gardens, owned by ISPT, has launched its Community Kickstart grant program. The program aims to amplify the efforts of those who positively impact their community, by providing funding and support to sustain and expand their projects and services. A grant of $10,000 will be awarded to one local organisation committed to creating positive change […]
Waltzing the Wilarra can be seen at the Jetty Memorial Theatre on 27 September. Photo: Matthew Chen.
A CRITICALLY acclaimed Australian musical headlines the Spring line-up of entertainment at City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre (JMT). “Waltzing the Wilarra” is set in a mixed-race dance club in post-World War II Perth and is HIT Productions’ third First Nations musical production after the phenomenally successful “The Sapphires” and Wesley Enoch’s “The Sunshine […]
City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams (second from left) with sponsor representatives.
City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams (second from left) with sponsor representatives. Participants of the inaugural Ladies Day at the National Holden Motor Museum. Margaret Cameron, National Holden Motor Museum board member. Chris Paynter, Vicky Holgate and Heather Collyer. Mayor Nikki Williams and Holden Motor Museum Choice winner Vikki Fogarty. People’s Choice winner Michelle […]
Gurmesh Singh MP at the Coffs Regional Community Gardens with Stephen Dowdle, president/secretary Helen Plummer, Tom Bedford, Claire Artuso, treasurer Alison Osmand and project manager Bob Moulds.
Gurmesh Singh MP at the Coffs Regional Community Gardens with Stephen Dowdle, president/secretary Helen Plummer, Tom Bedford, Claire Artuso, treasurer Alison Osmand and project manager Bob Moulds. Alison Osmand, Claire Artuso, Stephen Dowdle, Bob Moulds, Sheree Soderlund from C.ex, and Helen Plummer on the mower. COFFS Regional Community Gardens Association members have welcomed Spring with […]
THE Premier and Minister for Regional NSW will convene an advisory group to address the challenges faced by people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of the state. Announced at the 2025 Bush Summit, the NSW Premier’s “Rural, Remote & Regional Advisory Council” (PRRRAC) will meet twice annually with Premier Chris Minns […]
