Bruce Robertson and mates on their morning ride from Park Beach to Sawtell.
SENIOR cyclist Bruce Robertson is participating in the Long Run this September, a Prostate Cancer Awareness Month fundraiser asking men to prioritise their regular health checks. The Long Run riders, runners or walkers, must complete at least 72km, a symbolic distance honouring the 72 men diagnosed with the disease each day. For Mr Robertson, his […]
Jet skis can save valuable time in ocean rescues.
NEW rescue jet skis will be patrolling beaches across the MId North Coast this summer, following a record investment from the State Government in Surf Life Saving NSW. This boost brings the state’s fleet of jet skis up to 56. They will be delivered ahead of the volunteer patrol season commencing on 27 September. Mid […]
A NUMBER of changes to social security payments, rates, and limits will commence from 20 September 2025. People receiving the full single rate of Age Pension, Disability Support Pension or Carer Payment will see a $29.70 boost to their fortnightly payment. People receiving Commonwealth Rent Assistance, JobSeeker, ABSTUDY (aged 22 and over), and Parenting Payment […]
The dance hall was packed. Photo: Friends of Mt Coramba.
CORAMBA Hall was packed to the rafters on Saturday night as Friends of Mount Coramba hosted the sold-out “Bush Dance for the Forests”. Around 100 people enjoyed the joyful and powerful community event to raise awareness and funds to protect the forests of Mount Coramba. Supporters from across the Coffs Coast joined locals in traditional […]
Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig has released a new Model Code of Meeting Practice for local councils.
A NEW Model Code of Meeting Practice for local councils has been released and will come into effect in local councils from 1 January 2026. All councils will need to adopt a code of meeting practice that contains the mandatory provisions of the updated Model Meeting Code by 31 December 2025. Key changes to the […]
Regional Australia Bank has branches across the Hunter and Mid North Coast.
THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has given the green light to a proposed merger between Summerland Bank and Regional Australia Bank. Regional Australia Bank currently operates 39 bank branches across the New England, North West, Central West, Riverina, Mid North Coast and Hunter regions of NSW, whilst Summerland operates 10 branches across the NSW […]
Urunga captain Bre Martin scored the winning goal in extra time.
IN A thrilling extra-time encounter, the Urunga Raiders triumphed 2-1 over Coffs City United Lionesses to secure a spot in the HIT105.5 Women’s Premier League Grand Final. Despite finishing as Premier, six points clear at the top of the table, Urunga’s victory was far from a foregone conclusion. The Women’s Premier League has seen the […]
Bradley Daley and Sarka Budinska.
Bradley Daley as Siegfried in Wagner’s epic The Ring Cycle. Bradley Daley and Sarka Budinska. WELL-KNOWN opera arias and iconic songs from musicals are on the program for the Coffs Harbour Music Society’s upcoming concert with internationally-acclaimed tenor Bradley Daley and pianist Sarka Budinska. The concert takes place on Saturday 27 September from 7.30pm at […]
Flying Coffs City United winger Sam Carswell turning defence into attack.
Flying Coffs City United winger Sam Carswell turning defence into attack. Northern Storm Golden Boot contender Campbell Brear. THE Coffs City United Lions have stormed into the HIT105.5 Men’s Premier League Grand Final, dismantling the Woolgoolga Wolves 4-1 in a second-half blitz at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. Despite finishing six points clear atop the ladder […]
Last year’s ‘Out of the Shadows’ walk.
LIFELINE North Coast is inviting the local community to come together for a special Out of the Shadows Walk to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday 10 September. The walk honours the nine lives lost to suicide every day in Australia. Starting at Coffs’ Jetty Foreshores, near the Yacht Club and Jetty Beach steps […]
