Petrina Hicks, The Self Awareness of African Grey Parrots 2024, image courtesy of the artist and Michael Reid (Sydney + Berlin).
ADVERTORIAL: School Holiday Fun Comes To Yam
Petrina Hicks, The Self Awareness of African Grey Parrots 2024, image courtesy of the artist and Michael Reid (Sydney + Berlin). The Huxleys, The Wedding Tackle, 2024, from the series Bad sports. Image courtesy of the artists and MARS Gallery. SPRING school holidays bring a vibrant mix of FREE exhibitions, family activities and creative experiences […]
PROPERTY: Quaint Cottage Charm
Address: 462B Pine Creek Way, BonvillePrice: $749,000Beds: 3 Bath: 1 Car: 1Land size: 1,157 sqm SET on a manageable 1,157sqm block, this charming 1960s cottage presents an inviting opportunity for first-home buyers, downsizers or anyone seeking a comfortable home on a small parcel of land in a peaceful rural setting. Loved by the same family […]
Breast Cancer Buddies founder Ruth Cooper handing out pink lady silhouettes for the first Field of Women held in Coffs Harbour in 1996.
Breast Cancer Buddies support group celebrates three decades of connection
BREAST cancer support group, Breast Cancer Buddies, founded in Coffs Harbour in 1996, turns 30 this year. The milestone will be celebrated with the group’s members inviting all women in the community to enjoy an afternoon tea and fashion parade next month. “Our Bloom Again afternoon will include fabulous fashions on the field with Lisa […]
The Connell Park Precinct upgrade. Picture: Supplied by BSC.
Bellingen in the running for Tidy Towns awards
FOLLOWING its Tidy Town success in 2024, Bellingen Shire Council has again been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2026 Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards. Four local projects have been recognised across four individual categories, and Bellingen has also been named as a finalist for the 2026 Overall Award. Bellingen Shire Council Mayor, Cr Steve Allan, […]
The Northern Eagles Under 16s Girls team at last year’s National Youth Championships.
Coffs to host National Youth Championships
THE COFFS Coast is set to once again host Australia’s best young touch footballers. The 2026 DoorDash National Youth Championships (NYC) are being held from Monday, 28 September, to Thursday, 1 October, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields. It will be the third straight year the NYC will be held in Coffs […]
NRL: Knights have Penrith in their sights after dramatic win over Warriors
Kalyn Ponga has declared there are more chapters to write in Newcastle’s revival story as the 2025 wooden spooners aim to upset Penrith to make the grand final. After Sunday’s drama-charged 12-10 win over the Warriors in Auckland, Newcastle’s Cinderella finals run will extend into another week with Justin Holbrook’s set to face Penrith in […]
ADVERTORIAL: Magic and Circus Brings School Holiday Fun
FAMILIES looking for some school holiday entertainment can prepare for an action-packed morning of magic, circus skills and plenty of laughs when Magic and Circus takes to the stage at The Saraton Theatre in Grafton on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Starting at 11am, the high-energy live show combines mind-blowing magic, daring circus tricks and plenty […]
Regional Forest Agreements will no longer determine forestry operations. Photo: North East Forest Alliance.
NSW forestry operations to be reviewed
THE long-standing exemption for forestry operations between the Commonwealth and NSW across large areas of NSW forests, known as the Regional Forest Agreements (RFA), will cease in July, 2027, following the introduction of new environment legislation by the Commonwealth in November last year. The NSW Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has been tasked by the State […]
CHUMdog Millionaires win men’s division one Coffs Football 6s.
FOOTBALL: Men’s division one six-a-side winners emerge
CHUMdog Millionaires have been crowned Men’s Division One Six-a-Side champions after edging Stef and Co 3-2 at Coffs Coast Synthetics on Monday night. Stef and Co threatened throughout and created several close chances, but the CHUMdog Millionaires goalkeeper produced a series of crucial saves to withstand the pressure and preserve their lead. The victory capped […]