June 22, 2026
Hip-hop rap artist Rutho performs at Hoey Moey’s Tidal Sounds Festival ‘Rutho’ will switch up the tempo for the Tidal Sounds Festival.
Entertainment, Event

Hip-hop rap artist Rutho performs at Hoey Moey’s 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 […]

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Community Kickstart inviting grant applications from local groups
Community

Community Kickstart inviting grant applications from local groups

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 […]

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Jetty Memorial Theatre secures acclaimed First Nations musical Waltzing the Wilarra can be seen at the Jetty Memorial Theatre on 27 September. Photo: Matthew Chen.
Entertainment

Jetty Memorial Theatre secures acclaimed First Nations musical

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 […]

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Ladies Day at Holden Motor Museum showcases female affection for classic cars City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams (second from left) with sponsor representatives.
Entertainment, Event

Ladies Day at Holden Motor Museum showcases female affection for classic cars

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 […]

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Grants grow the future of Coffs Harbour Community Garden 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.
Community

Grants grow the future of Coffs Harbour Community Garden

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 […]

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State Government to convene regional advisory group
Government

State Government to convene regional advisory group

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 […]

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Hunter residents warned as money mule scams rise through social media Locals are being urged to be aware of scammers. Photo: supplied.
Business

Hunter residents warned as money mule scams rise through social media

MID NORTH COAST residents are being urged to stay alert as cyber criminals step up efforts to recruit so-called “money mules” through social media, fake job offers and online scams. NGM Group, the parent company of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, has reported a 20 percent rise in fraudulent online account openings, with criminals attempting […]

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Coffs karate club members win medals at state titles Traditional Shotokan Karate Coffs Harbour Club members Allyson Tracey, William Ching, Shannon Robinson, Sam Staford, James Ryan, Andrew Hall (middle) Amelia, Chloe, and Eleanor (front) at the Queensland Titles.
Sport

Coffs karate club members win medals at state titles

TRADITIONAL Shotokan Karate Federation (TSKF) Coffs Harbour club members have achieved top results at the Queensland Titles. The nine members represented NSW at the Traditional Shotokan Karate Federation Queensland Championship Titles on the Gold Coast. The club members participated in two days of intense training under Nemoto Sensei, direct from Japan, and had a successful […]

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Wigley siblings earn Aussie squash call-up
Sport

Wigley siblings earn Aussie squash call-up

SQUASH siblings Dylan and Jaida Wigley have capped off a standout week in Cairns with selection in the Australian Combined High Schools (CHS) team to face New Zealand in the annual Trans-Tasman challenge. Representing New South Wales over four days of competition against New Zealand and Queensland, the Orara High School pair were named in […]

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