Previous State of Origin Touch Series encounters. Photos: NSW Touch Football. Previous State of Origin Touch Series encounters. Photos: NSW Touch Football. WITH this year’s State of Origin series underway, Coffs Harbour is set to host a New South Wales vs Queensland showdown of its own. The 2025 State of Origin Touch Series will be […]
Coffs Backyard Ultra wraps up after 37 hours
Clare Palmer was the last female standing. Runners complete another lap. THE 2025 Coffs Backyard Ultra has officially come to a close after an unforgettable weekend of endurance, community spirit, and record-breaking performances at the Coffs Harbour Showground. With over 375 runners taking part, the event lived up to its title as one of the […]
Melissa Jacobs joins Council’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
CITY of Coffs Harbour has appointed a new member to its Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. At its meeting on 22 May, Council resolved to confirm Melissa Jacobs as an independent member of the committee for a term of three years. Council also resolved to send a letter of thanks to Barry Ford, who had […]
Coffs Coast students aim for WorldSkills stage
FOUR talented TAFE students from Coffs Harbour have qualified for the national WorldSkills competition, which brings together the best emerging trades and skills talent from across the country. The skills-based competitions operate at regional, national and international levels, and are aligned to National Training Packages, Apprenticeships Australia and Jobs Australia schemes. TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour […]
Sgt Sean McDowell with Jago, who retired from service in 2023. Both assisted in dozens of arrests in the Coffs command. Photo: NSW Police.
King’s Birthday Honours for Mid North Coast police chief and region’s first dog handler
Superintendent Shane Cribb. Photo: NSW Police. Sgt Sean McDowell with Jago, who retired from service in 2023. Both assisted in dozens of arrests in the Coffs command. Photo: NSW Police. THE Mid North Coast’s most senior police officer and a dog handler who assisted in dozens of arrests in the Coffs command, have been recognised […]
NSW Gov announce funding to expand crisis and transitional housing
THE State Government has announced $30.4 million for a new crisis intervention package to “ensure more vulnerable people can access homelessness services and find a safe place to live”. The 2025-26 NSW Budget will include $20 million to expand existing crisis and transitional housing, and $10.4 million over four years for homelessness charity the Bill […]
The awards will be held in the River Oak Room (Council Chambers) from noon on Monday, 7 July as part of the City’s NAIDOC Week activities.
Finalists announced for Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards
FIFTY finalists have been announced in the Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards. The awards are hosted by the City of Coffs Harbour and the Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee. 2025 Finalists Grace Roberts Memorial Community Development Award: Steven Skinner, Kerrie-Rae Ellis, Noelene Skinner, Michelle Sinclair, Anau Speizer, Holly Heinz, Dean Kelly, Karly Morris, Cylie Brown, […]
Warm your heart at the Winter Solstice
THE Boambee East Community Centre is inviting the community to come together and warm their hearts at the Winter Solstice Family Festival. The Festival will be held on Saturday, 21 June from 1-8pm. Now a cherished annual tradition, the Winter Solstice Family Festival promises to be a joyful and magical celebration for all ages. The […]
Campaign to promote state’s Great Walks
THE State Government is rolling out a new ‘Find Your Path on a NSW Great Walk’ campaign that highlights seven spectacular multi-day walks across NSW. The new campaign highlights an impressive 275km of walking tracks in regional NSW that have opened to the public within the last two years. The walks showcase some of the […]
Coffs Harbour Running Festival doubles in size
Brucer Meder (70-plus age group) is running the Marathon. Participants run and walk on the Coffs Creek Walkway. Runners on the Breakwall, which is now part of the Running Festival. Last year’s 10km Run winners. THE 2025 C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival is shaping up to be the biggest and most inspiring yet, with […]
