CLIVE began working at Rosegum Vineyard as a young man. Owned by Reginald and Dorothy, Rosegum became the centre of his working life. He tended the vines, repaired fences and worked each harvest for modest wages and accommodation. Over time, Clive came to know Rosegum intimately. He knew which vines struggled through dry summers, which […]
Scenes from Urunga Surf Life Saving Club’s 80th birthday celebration at Anchors Wharf in Urunga.
Scenes from Urunga Surf Life Saving Club’s 80th birthday celebration at Anchors Wharf in Urunga. URUNGA Surf Life Saving Club has celebrated a very special milestone, marking 80 years of surf lifesaving and service to the local community. Past and present members, Life Members, families, friends and supporters came together at Anchors Wharf in Urunga […]
A couple inspecting an award-winning home by company Tiny Noosa. Photo: Jessica Miller.
A couple inspecting an award-winning home by company Tiny Noosa. Photo: Jessica Miller. isitors exploring the display homes. Photo: Jessica Miller. Speaker Jesse Anyan with Expo organiser Phae Barrett. Photo: Jessica Miller. The inimitable Kim Connelly, urging the audience to “Just do it”. Photo: Jessica Miller. A stylish studio space on display at the Expo. […]
In it together: ShoreTrack, ETC and program participants.
In it together: ShoreTrack, ETC and program participants. Bright futures for young participants. Members of ShoreTrack and ETC celebrate the grant. NOT-FOR-PROFIT provider ShoreTrack, in Macksville, celebrated being awarded a 2026 Enterprise and Training Company (ETC) Community Support Fund grant worth $45,000 with a morning tea on 17 September. Young participants currently attending work readiness […]
A MAN died at Saltwater Beach on Sunday, 20 September after being pulled from the water. About 1.45pm emergency services were called to Saltwater, about 18km south east of Taree, following reports three people were in trouble in the water. Officers attached to Manning/Great Lakes Police District attended, alongside Surf Lifesavers. Three men – all […]
Vivian leaves court after sentencing.
ON Wednesday September 16th, Vivien, aged 22, appeared at the Coffs Harbour Courthouse and pleaded guilty to five charges arising from her actions which halted logging operations in Pine Creek State Forest on 25 June. Vivien locked herself onto log harvesting machinery, halting logging for hours in the State Forest. She said, “While I accept […]
Past Section Champion winner. Soft Canes on display. THE Woolgoolga District Orchid Society (WDOS) is holding its Annual Spring Orchid Show on Saturday, 3 October and Sunday, 4 October in the Sangeet Rooms, Wiigulga Sports Complex, Woolgoolga. Free to attend, the show is open to the public at 9.00am until 3.00pm both days. A magnificent […]
MOTORCYCLISTS on NSW roads are at far greater risk of being killed in a crash than other motor vehicle users, according to the NSW Government’s Towards Zero campaign. Motorcycle fatalities accounted for 20.7 per cent of all road fatalities and nearly 4,500 injuries in 2024 despite motorcycles making up only 3.7 per cent of registered […]
The Mind Your Mates community BBQ welcomes men and their friends.
LIFELINE North Coast is launching the inaugural Mind Your Mates community BBQ in Brelsford Park, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 7 October. Lifeline North Coast, Welcome Hospitality and BCU Bank have teamed up for the free community breakfast open to all from 7am to 8.30am at Brelsford Park in the heart of Coffs Harbour. The motivation […]
Keen eyes for identification. Photo: OzGREEN.
Keen eyes for identification. Photo: OzGREEN. A young scientist inspecting samples. Photo: OzGREEN. The Macro Muster inspires young people to pursue careers in STEM. Photo: OzGREEN. All smiles during sample collection. Photo: OzGREEN. FAMILIES across the Bellingen Shire and Nambucca Valley are being urged to grab a magnifying glass and get muddy this October, as […]
