Ava at the Ballet Preljocaj in QPAC Brisbane. Tahlia at the Sydney Opera House to see the Australian Ballet perform ‘Nijinsky’. Angus at Sydney Opera House for the performance of ‘Nijinsky’. Musical student Zoey at Annie the Musical in Coffs Harbour. FIVE outstanding ballet students at Harbour Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) have received awards based […]
An area previously occupied by homeless people is now fenced off, forcing them to move to unsafe places.
An area previously occupied by homeless people is now fenced off, forcing them to move to unsafe places. Signs on the Jetty carpark fence make it clear that rough sleepers are not welcome. LOCAL homelessness services believe the number of people sleeping rough in Coffs Harbour is being significantly undercounted. Frontline workers say that many […]
Coffs Harbour’s Fire and Rescue Acting Station Officer Tim George talks with local residents about kitchen fire safety.
Coffs Harbour’s Fire and Rescue Acting Station Officer Tim George talks with local residents about kitchen fire safety. Coffs Harbour’s Fire and Rescue unit members out and about in the community. Coffs Harbour’s Fire and Rescue unit members out and about in the community. COFFS Harbour’s Fire and Rescue Acting Station Officer Tim George and […]
The freight industry is under growing pressure as it struggles to align with Australia’s sustainability targets. Photo: NSW Government.
Transport engineering expert, Dr Elnaz Irannezhad from UNSW’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The freight industry is under growing pressure as it struggles to align with Australia’s sustainability targets. Photo: NSW Government. FREIGHT is critical to Australia’s economy but a University of NSW (UON) expert is warning the industry is falling behind on the […]
Coffs City Rotary Club member Paul McKeon with Luke Van Den Boom from Coffs Hotel.
Coffs City Rotary Club member Paul McKeon with Luke Van Den Boom from Coffs Hotel. Paul McKeon emptying the first DV Safe Phone box at Toormina Hotel. Domestic Violence (DV) Safe Phone collection boxes are installed at Sawtell, Toormina, Coffs and Moonee Beach Hotels. COFFS City Rotary Club’s Bob Carle and Paul McKeon have collected […]
Cheers to Dry July.
TUESDAY 1 July saw the annual Dry July fundraiser kick-off with individuals and teams committing to going alcohol-free for the month to raise funds for people affected by cancer. The funds provide services for cancer patients, their families and carers, whether it’s a lift to a life-saving appointment, guidance from a specialist nurse, connection to […]
Htun had the opportunity to meet others advocating for multicultural issues, including advisory board member Malaemie Fruean OAM.
Htun had the opportunity to meet others advocating for multicultural issues, including advisory board member Malaemie Fruean OAM. Community representatives from across the region attended the forum. A RECENT community consultation by Multicultural NSW, held in Grafton, provided a valuable opportunity for the Coffs Harbour community to provide a voice on the future of multicultural […]
Andy and Scrubby face the journey with courage.
Andy and Scrubby face the journey with courage. Andy and Scrubby hit their stride in training. Locals Ange and Craig Hurst, with pup Betty, are keen to learn more about Andy’s mission. The map on the trailer shows how far they’ll go. The sign says it all. TO MARK his 60th birthday, local Andy Hope […]
President Donna Baldwin with exhibition visitors from Red Rock, Kate and Ian Shaw.
President Donna Baldwin with exhibition visitors from Red Rock, Kate and Ian Shaw. Secretary Annette Brauer with club member and prize contributor Sharron Sykes. Exhibition visitor Terry Watson. ‘Frames of Coffs’ photography exhibition at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden. ‘Frames of Coffs’ photography exhibition at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden. The club’s joint […]
RAI CEO Liz Ritchie with her partner Tom, daughter Chloe, and dog Cricket at their new home in the Bega Valley.
NEW research has uncovered the immense potential of ‘working from home’ to regional Australia, with data capturing the nation’s growing desire to live in a regional setting but work in an urban one. A nationwide survey, commissioned by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), showed two-in-five city dwellers would consider a move to regional Australia, up […]
