April 2, 2026

Coffs Coast News Of The Area

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C.ex Coffs Camera Club celebrates half century with snappy exhibition President Donna Baldwin with exhibition visitors from Red Rock, Kate and Ian Shaw.
Entertainment, Event

C.ex Coffs Camera Club celebrates half century with snappy exhibition

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 […]

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More Aussies wanting to live regionally, work remotely RAI CEO Liz Ritchie with her partner Tom, daughter Chloe, and dog Cricket at their new home in the Bega Valley.
Local News

More Aussies wanting to live regionally, work remotely

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 […]

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New Deputy Mayor for Bellingen Shire Bellingen Shire Deputy Mayor Graeme Shephard.
Government

New Deputy Mayor for Bellingen Shire

COUNCILLOR Graeme Shephard was elected as Bellingen Shire Council’s new Deputy Mayor in a unanimous decision at the June council meeting. He replaces former Deputy Mayor Ellie Tree, who recently stepped down from her position. A carpenter by trade, Cr Shephard brings a wealth of local knowledge and connections to his Council roles. Born and […]

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Coffs artists’ ‘Paracosm’ exhibition, a mix of quirky and ethereal creatures and landscapes Coffs Harbour artists Brett Butler and John Thiering present their ‘Paracosm’ exhibition.
Event

Coffs artists’ ‘Paracosm’ exhibition, a mix of quirky and ethereal creatures and landscapes

PARACOSM art exhibition, showing the work of John Thiering and Brett Butler, opens at Laneway Gallery in Little Street Coffs Harbour on 12 July and runs for two weeks. Both artists will be present at the opening from 4pm. Their work explores the idea of a paracosm – an “elaborate world incorporating real and imagined […]

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Coffs City Environment Levy fundS Jetty North Bank revitalisation Jetty Dunecare president Desnee McCosker installs signage at North Bank, Coffs Harbour.
Local News

Coffs City Environment Levy fundS Jetty North Bank revitalisation

Jetty Dunecare president Desnee McCosker installs signage at North Bank, Coffs Harbour. Local bush regeneration contractors revitalise North Bank. JETTY Dunecare group and local bush regeneration contractors have greatly improved the state of the vegetation at Coffs Harbour’s North Bank, opposite the boat ramp on Jordan Esplanade. The work is the result of funding provided […]

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Discover nature during open day at Coffs Botanic Garden Exploring the displays inside the new Nature Discovery Centre.
Local News

Discover nature during open day at Coffs Botanic Garden

Exploring the displays inside the new Nature Discovery Centre. Getting ready for a discovery activity at the new Nature Discovery Centre. The new Leaf and Bean garden cafe with manager Toni Taylor. THE botanic garden in Coffs Harbour is hosting a nature discovery open day during the school holidays, on Thursday 10 July from 10.30am. […]

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Back-to-Back koala rescues highlight urgent need for wildlife protection A koala rescue at Bonville involved WIRES Mid North Coast, Ecolinx Land Regeneration, NPWS and Coffs Coast Tree Services (L-R) Bryn Booker, Justin Couper, Tina Birtles, Sam Tumminello, Martin Smith, Dean Pullen and Sebastian Banister.
Local News

Back-to-Back koala rescues highlight urgent need for wildlife protection

This wayward koala was taken to WIRES Mid North Coast and relocated away from the busy road. A koala rescue at Bonville involved WIRES Mid North Coast, Ecolinx Land Regeneration, NPWS and Coffs Coast Tree Services (L-R) Bryn Booker, Justin Couper, Tina Birtles, Sam Tumminello, Martin Smith, Dean Pullen and Sebastian Banister. WIRES Mid North […]

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Community unites to support Bellinger River District Hospital Bellinger Health Action Group president Pauline Murphy, C.ex Club's Barb Piggot, Urunga Lions President Louise Pope, Wal Tyson from Lions Club of Bellingen, Peter Kemp from Bellingen Lions, Bellingen Rotary's Phil Kennedy, BRDH Acting Director of Nursing Chantel Baker, Sebastian Corridore from Urunga Lions, Bellingen Lions Treasurer Jim Forbes, Tricia Helyar from Bellingen Showground and Graziella Reeson and Peggy Beehurst from Urunga Lions.
Community, Health

Community unites to support Bellinger River District Hospital

A DONATION of $123,086.72 has been handed to the Bellinger River District Hospital (BRDH) for the purchase of medical equipment, thanks to a community fundraising collaboration led by the Lions Club of Bellingen. With the goal of raising enough funds to buy an ultrasound machine and an electric wheelchair, the local Lions set about rallying […]

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Bello Council announces community grant winners Taranta Festival 2024. Photo: Saskia Burmeister.
Community

Bello Council announces community grant winners

BELLINGEN Shire Council has announced the recipients of the Community Grants and Environment Levy Community Program for Round 1 of the 2025/26 financial year. At the June Ordinary Council meeting, Council approved a total of $45,144 in grant funding across four categories: the Community Support Fund, Community Event Sponsorship Fund, Creative Placemaking Fund, and the […]

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