GREG passes-away and leaves his $1 million estate to his only surviving son, Craig. Greg’s only other son, died several years ago, leaving four children of his own, one of them being Peter. When Peter discovers that his grandfather had not included him in his will, he seeks legal advice and makes a “family provision” […]
CanDo’s Norm Standing, Freemason Brother Stan Gordon, CanDo’s Julie Jardine and Freemason John Jacobson.
THE Masonic Lodges and Chapters of the Coffs Harbour Clarence region recently held a district meeting at which a donation was presented to the CanDo Cancer Trust. The Trust is a local cancer charity that financially supports patients and families attending the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute. A cheque for $5500 was presented by the […]
The Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre is hosting the GambleAware parenting workshop later this month.
COMMUNITY groups are sounding the alarm on a troubling rise in gambling among children and teens in the Coffs Harbour region, and they’re calling on parents to get informed – fast. The Gambling Harm Program at the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre, in partnership with GambleAware Mid and Northern NSW, is hosting a free workshop to […]
Daily vigils are held at the foot of Mount Coramba. Photo: Friends of Orara East State Forest.
LOCAL families, nature lovers and community members are invited to a Mother’s Day Picnic on Sunday, 11 May in support of a campaign to “Save Mount Coramba”. The free, family-friendly event will run from 10:00am to 2:00pm outside the East Bank Fire Station and will offer a mix of creativity, nature, and community connection, with […]
The orchestra’s young string players will soon visit Europe.
A FREE “warm-up” concert at Marian Grove Retirement Village on Saturday the 24 May will be performed by the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra. Called Potpourri, the concert features a mix of musical items from a range of genres; Jazz (Duke Ellington), Big Band medleys, Musicals and Opera (The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Carmen), Movies […]
Coco Becker, Tristan Shih and Bridie Gordon.
COFFS Harbour Swimming Club members have once again excelled against Australia’s finest. The group of seven swimmers achieved top results at the recent Australian Age and Multiclass Age Championships and the Australian Open Championships, both held in Brisbane. Bridie Gordon (24th 100m backstroke), Tristan Shih (25th 200m Backstroke), and Coco Becker (26th 100m Backstroke) achieved […]
TWO teenagers have been charged after illegal tobacco worth more than $500,000 was found when a truck crashed near Grafton on Sunday. About 4am on Sunday 4 May, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Tucabia, 25km east of Grafton, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attended and found […]
Jacqui Scruby, Alex Greenwich and Michael Regan. Photo: NPA.
THE National Parks Association of NSW (NPA), World Wildlife Fund Australia (WWF) and the Australian Climate Biodiversity Foundation have co-hosted an evening seminar at the Jetty Beach House to highlight local business support for the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). The organisers said the GKNP will offer incredible benefits for businesses, communities, and the important […]
Equestrian events are a feature of the Bellingen Show.
Equestrian events are a feature of the Bellingen Show. The Budaabang Bari Aboriginal Dance Group will perform at the official opening. Hay bale challenges; all part of the rural fun. THE Bellinger River Agricultural Society’s annual show will be officially opened at the earlier time of 9am on Saturday morning, 24 May, in the Bellingen […]
