March 31, 2026
Woolgoolga WWII veteran Colin Robertson celebrates his 100th birthday Colin and his wife Patricia at the Probus’ birthday party.
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Woolgoolga WWII veteran Colin Robertson celebrates his 100th birthday

A surprise trike tour to Raleigh Winery with trike owner Brent Watson. Probus’ David Hough with Colin at the Bluebottles Café in Woolgoolga. Colin Robertson’s stepdaughter Michelle at his birthday party at Sawtell RSL. Colin and his wife Patricia at the Probus’ birthday party. WORLD War II veteran Colin (Col) Robertson, a resident of Woolgoolga, […]

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Woolgoolga CWA ready for ‘noisy and fun’ cent auction Woolgoolga CWA members President Trish Stabback and Helen Deighton with prizes for the cent auction.
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Woolgoolga CWA ready for ‘noisy and fun’ cent auction

THE Woolgoolga Branch of the Country Woman’s Association (CWA) is holding its annual Cent Auction on Saturday 30 August at 12.30pm, in their rooms on Beach Street. It is the branch’s major fundraiser for the year, and proceeds assist in their annual donations to local schools. “It is a fun afternoon, with a large pool […]

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Bellingen CWA making a difference through community action and care
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Bellingen CWA making a difference through community action and care

BELLINGEN Country Women’s Association (CWA) held its first ever Christmas in July, raising $1300 for the Love Your Sister charity. “We decided to introduce the Christmas in July event after learning about the loneliness experienced during the winter months,” said Bellingen CWA Branch Secretary Liz Jeremy. “There’s lots of research on how socialising helps with […]

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Mayor and locals send local on mission to walk around Australia Mayor Nikki Williams was one of the locals who farewelled Andy and Scrubby. Photo: Leigh Watson.
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Mayor and locals send local on mission to walk around Australia

Mayor Nikki Williams was one of the locals who farewelled Andy and Scrubby. Photo: Leigh Watson. Andy and Scrubby take the first of many steps. Photo: Leigh Watson. Andy’s trailer emblazoned with statistics that drive home the reality of Australia’s gambling harm. Photo: Leigh Watson. THE Coffs Yacht Club was buzzing bright and early on […]

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Times Gone By: A village of dreams
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Times Gone By: A village of dreams

ONE of this area’s more popular tourist attractions was known as the Woolgoolga Adventure Village. Located at the western end of Pullen Street, Woolgoolga it was marketed at families. Former Papua New Guinea schoolteacher turned builder, Mr Trevor Freestone developed it and began construction in 1976. As well as picnic and recreational facilities, it featured […]

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Record success for Coffs Harbour City Rotary Club’s annual Show and Shine Winner of the Best Holden, Grant Middleton’s HT Holden Monaro.
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Record success for Coffs Harbour City Rotary Club’s annual Show and Shine

Steve McCudden’s Black Ford V8 powered VW Beetle won Best Custom Car. Rotary Club members helping on the day. A Torana owned by David Fogarty. This FJ belongs to Victor Rullis. Winner of the Best Holden, Grant Middleton’s HT Holden Monaro. Coffs Harbour City Rotary Club’s annual Show and Shine motorshow. Coffs Harbour City Rotary […]

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First Mayoral Ball raises almost $66k for Coffs’ Kids Charity City of Coffs Harbour councillors Gurminder Saro, Nikki Williams (Mayor), Les Oxford, Julie Sechi, Cath Fowler and George Cecato. Photos: Kirrin Photography.
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First Mayoral Ball raises almost $66k for Coffs’ Kids Charity

City of Coffs Harbour councillors Gurminder Saro, Nikki Williams (Mayor), Les Oxford, Julie Sechi, Cath Fowler and George Cecato. Photos: Kirrin Photography. MC Brad Daymond. City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams. Coffs Harbour celebrates the city’s first Mayoral Ball and the launch of ‘Coffs Kids Charity’. Coffs Harbour celebrates the city’s first Mayoral Ball […]

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Pollies listen but no commitment on Clarence Catchment mining The delegation meets Member for Clarence Richie Williamson. Photo: CCA.
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Pollies listen but no commitment on Clarence Catchment mining

MEMBERS of the Clarence Catchment Alliance are feeling optimistic after their recent meetings with state politicians. The delegation had initial discussions with Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully and Minister for Water Rose Jackson, as well as the advisors for the Minister for Environment and Heritage and the Minister for Natural Resources. Meetings […]

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