TENANTS in 11 units at 6 and 8 San Francisco Avenue, Coffs Harbour have been given 30 days to vacate after the unit blocks were sold at auction in July for $2.95 million. The units have provided long-term, low-rent accommodation for more than 20 years. Questions are being asked as to why the new owners […]
Appeal for information after body located in Iluka
POLICE are appealing for information after a body was located at Iluka. About 10am on Saturday 23 August 2025, police were called to Ten Mile Beach, Iluka, following reports a body had been found. Officers attached to Coffs Harbour Police District attended and located the body of a 32-year-old woman. Police established a crime scene […]
The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints women play off for the second straight time in the grand final. Photo: AFL North Coast.
AFL North Coast teams to play for premiership glory
ONE more win for premiership glory. AFL North Coast teams will play off for the ultimate prize this weekend during their grand finals at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints seniors play off for the premiership flag. It’s their first meeting in the premiership decider since 2018, as both […]
Stargazing: August Is the month to look up
IF you’ve ever needed a reason to step outside, tilt your head back, and marvel at the heavens, August is it. This month, the night sky becomes a stage for some of the most breathtaking celestial performances you’re likely to witness in years – and here in Australia, we have front-row seats. It all began […]
Coffs Trefoil Guild celebrates 40th birthday and long service members
Coffs Harbour Trefoil Guild President Leonie Holley presenting a cheque to the Cancer Institute’s Jill Harrington at the 40th birthday event. Hanna Burrell, Jill Harrington and Leonie Holley at the Biggest Morning Tea event. The Trefoil Guild 40th birthday celebration cake. COFFS Harbour Trefoil Guild celebrated its 40th birthday with a gathering of former and […]
Student visit strengthens ties between Coffs Harbour and sister city Sasebo
Sasebo and Bishop Druitt College representatives at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden. Climbing and viewing from Mutton Bird Island. Climbing and viewing from Mutton Bird Island. At The Big Banana Fun Park. The Sasebo group has lunch with Mayor Nikki Williams at Donovans Surf Club. THE ties between Sasebo in Japan and Coffs Harbour […]
Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies committee members for 2025 Jenny Hallet, Heather Hardwick, Linda Friend and Helen Mears OAM.
Pink Ladies hit $362,000 in donations to Coffs Harbour Health Campus
Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies committee members for 2025 Jenny Hallet, Heather Hardwick, Linda Friend and Helen Mears OAM. Coffs Harbour Pink Lady volunteers at the hospital. Coffs Harbour Pink Lady volunteers at the hospital. Coffs Harbour Pink Lady volunteers at the hospital. COFFS Harbour Pink Ladies have donated more than $362,000 in patient comfort items […]
Raising money to buy a harp for therapy in the community
Mary Keily (centre) playing in Miss Paris. Photo by Vanessa Hunter. Mary Keily plays the harp. LOCAL musician Mary Keily has been inspired by the outcomes of therapeutic harp playing for the sick and vulnerable. She is raising money to buy her own instrument and hopes to study an International Harp Therapy program to be […]
Growth can put spark into younger generations’ future
AUSTRALIA is failing its younger generations and the chair of the Productivity Commission believes a policymaker “growth mindset” can help. Danielle Wood says the generational bargain is in peril. “Young people today believe they won’t live better lives than their parents did,” the head of the nation’s economic think tank will say at the National […]
Local watercolour artist Gary Hutchinson exhibits at Coffs Showground Gallery
Artist Gary Hutchinson with his watercolour ‘Coffs Harbour Jetty Reflections’. ‘Homage to the Tui Watercolour’ by Gary Hutchinson. LOCAL artist Gary Hutchinson, a member of Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG), is staging a solo exhibition of his watercolours at Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery this weekend, 23-24 August. Called “Where Light Lingers” the exhibition is […]
