A review led by Transport for NSW will recommend a legal minimum age between 12 and 16 for riding an e-bike in NSW. Photo: NSW Gov.
A MINIMUM age to ride an e-bike is being introduced in NSW. Under current NSW Road Rules, a child of any age can ride an e-bike and bicycle riders of any age can carry passengers if the bike’s design allows. A review led by Transport for NSW will recommend a legal minimum age between 12 […]
COFFS Harbour Jetty Foreshores was an idea promoted by Harry Lovett in an editorial printed in the Advocate-Opinion in 1968. He had moved to Coffs Harbour in 1934 and worked as a correspondent for the Daily Examiner and Sydney Morning Herald before serving in the 2/2nd Infantry Battalion as Lieutenant. After his capture at Veria […]
Tom Millward and son Steve talking to his grandson, Andrew, in Sweden. Niece, Tish, talking to her daughter on the phone. Tom’s sister and two nieces talking about family history. CELEBRATING his 91st birthday at home in Hardacre Street, Coffs Harbour, Thomas (Tom) Millward recently shared the party with his sister, Florence (Flo), who will […]
LIFELINE North Coast is opening a new training program for volunteers seeking to work in the not-for-profit’s Crisis Phone Service. The training requires commitment owing to the nature of the calls the volunteers will be taking. “It is quite extensive,” said Lifeline North Coast (NSW) Trainer and Centre Supervisor Lyn Anderson, who also volunteers for […]
MEMBERS of community group Foreshore For All Inc., say they are alarmed by the long-awaited Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore Revitalisation Submissions Report. Released last Wednesday, 18 February, the report is in response to the 1,724 submissions received by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) during the public exhibition period. The proposal is to […]
Goodstart Early Learning CEO Dr Ros Baxter says nothing is more critical than children's safety. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
AUSTRALIA’S childcare workers are on “ick” alert as they scramble to rebuild public trust after the sector was engulfed in sexual abuse scandals and widespread safety concerns. A Senate inquiry into the troubled industry moved to Brisbane on Monday as it probes quality and safety in the nation’s early childhood education and care system. It […]
Attendees celebrated an evening of connection, culture, and women’s leadership. Photo: BPW Coffs Coast.
BUSINESS and Professional Women (BPW) Coffs Coast recently hosted a successful International Night, joining clubs around the world in a shared celebration of connection, culture, and women’s leadership. The evening brought together members, local supporters, and representatives from Coffs Harbour’s migrant and refugee communities in a spirit of solidarity and friendship. BPW clubs use International […]
THE COFFS Coast’s best junior Oztag players have once again taken on the state’s finest. Coffs Harbour Cavaliers teams took on players from across the state in their own backyard, during the 2026 NSW Junior State Oztag Championships in Coffs Harbour. The championships ran over three chock-a-block days at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and […]
Mayor Nikki Williams, Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh, and Big Banana CEO Michael Lockman open the 2026 Big Banana Coffs Classic, with excited Coffs Harbour Suns players standing by.
COFFS Harbour Suns junior teams have excelled on their home court at the recent Big Banana Coffs Classic. It was the second annual Coffs Classic hosted by Coffs Harbour Basketball Association, and was held over three big days of hoops at Sportz Central, the Wiigulga Sports Complex, and Bishop Druitt College. The carnival attracted junior […]
