Ensemble Offspring.
LED by internationally-acclaimed percussionist Claire Edwardes, leading new music group Ensemble Offspring will present a concert like no other in Coffs Harbour on Sunday, 25 May. “Many readers will have seen Claire’s solo marimba concert last year and been dazzled by her high voltage performance,” said Coffs Harbour Music Society.President Leigh Summers. Now Claire brings […]
An aerial view of Mylestom Tidal Pool. Photo: supplied.
A $5.2 MILLION contract has been awarded to Ledonne Construction Pty Ltd for the construction of the Raleigh and Mylestom Sewer Pump Stations and Sewer Mains as part of Phase 2 of Bellingen Shire’s Sewering Coastal Villages Project. The project is funded through more than $11 million from the NSW Government’s Safe and Secure Water […]
In-step: Nationals deputy Kevin Hogan, leader David Littleproud and Senate leader Bridget McKenzie. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
DAVID Littleproud has retained his position as leader of the Nationals following a challenge over climate policy but has refused to say whether the party remains committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. The rural party’s MPs and senators on Monday re-elected Mr Littleproud and backed Kevin Hogan as deputy leader. Queensland senator Matt Canavan failed […]
THE number of businesses declaring their support for a Great Koala National Park (GKNP) has risen to more than 200 in the wake of a recent gathering at the Jetty Beach House. An open letter from 100 of these businesses has been delivered to Parliament by Kevin Doye and Lindy Davis, who were joined by […]
Old antimony mining equipment. Photo: Meredith Stanton.
CONCERNED community groups will hold a community meeting on Friday, 31 May to discuss the issue of antimony mining on the Dorrigo Plateau. The meeting will be convened by the Bellingen Environment Centre, the Blicks River Guardians and Lock the Gate Nambucca Valley. Antimony is a valuable component in various manufacturing processes such as flame […]
THE Dads in Distress group is restarting in Coffs Harbour after a few years’ lapse. Founder Tony Miller OAM, is stepping back into the role of facilitator and holding weekly meetings every Tuesday night from 6pm-10pm in the Pioneer Cottage at Coffs Harbour Showground. Dads in Distress supports dads experiencing trauma through family breakdown and […]
KALI Rouillon, a primary school teacher at Bishop Druitt College (BDC) Coffs Harbour, has been awarded “The Educator” Rising Stars and School Leadership Award. The award recognises teachers aged 35 or younger working in a role related to the K–12 education sector, who have demonstrated effective leadership, innovation, and achievement in their career to date. […]
Councillor Tree with Mayor Steve Allan.
BELLINGEN Shire Council has accepted the resignation of councillor and Deputy Mayor Ellie Tree. In 2021, Cr Tree made history as the youngest councillor ever elected to Bellingen Shire Council. “Being a councillor has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” said Cr Tree. “I immersed myself fully in this role with […]
The Talented Female Program Under 13s squad celebrating Female Football Week.
The Talented Female Program Under 13s squad celebrating Female Football Week. The TFP’s Under 15s. The TFP’s Under 17s squad. THE PLAYERS from the Talented Female Program brought enthusiasm and excitement to Female Football Week on the North Coast. Despite a weather-impacted start to the season, the mood has been upbeat whenever boots have met […]
Chris Irvine, Dot Heron, Laine Down winners C.ex Coffs Major Triples '25.
HARD to keep a great bowler down with our very own Dot Heron (skip), with her team of Laine Down and Chris Irvine, winning the Club Major Triples (pictured). Dot and her team played a great game to defeat Beryl Foster, Robyn Groundwater and Sue Wilson 21-16. Everyone enjoyed the great shots being played back […]
