April 6, 2026
Coffs Eisteddfod announces recipients of performing arts scholarships
Regional

Coffs Eisteddfod announces recipients of performing arts scholarships

The 2025 Coffs Harbour District Eisteddfod executives Louise Ray (Vice President and Instrumental Coordinator), Sandra Goodby (Treasurer), Debbie Waters (President) and Anne Chittick (Secretary). Coffs Harbour District Eisteddfod dance students. THE Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod Society has announced the recipients of the 2025 Round 1 Performing Arts Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to support […]

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Sawtell to host World Croquet Day after successful end to challenging season Members celebrate their pennant wins. Photo: Lyn Hastings.
Sport

Sawtell to host World Croquet Day after successful end to challenging season

THE 2025 Coffs Coast Croquet Pennants season wrapped up with a triumphant double win for Sawtell Croquet Club, taking out both Division Two and Division Three titles. Relentless wet weather throughout the season saw matches postponed, rescheduled, and relocated, making it one of the most disrupted pennant seasons in recent memory. Despite the setbacks, clubs […]

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Strong showing from Coffs Harbour Masters at nationals and Coffs Coast Ocean Swims Coffs Harbour Masters swimmers Michael Stubbs, Leanne Da Costa, Anthea Barnfield and Michelle Stubbs.
Sport

Strong showing from Coffs Harbour Masters at nationals and Coffs Coast Ocean Swims

COFFS Harbour Masters Swimming Club members gave standout performances at recent national titles in Melbourne. The Coffs Masters were among 730 swimmers representing all regions of Australia, aged from 18 to 98 years, across the five-day schedule of events. Leanne Da Costa led the charge with a huge schedule over the five days of competition. […]

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Lions and Storm share the spoils in Anzac Cup thriller Chris Dooley scored the opening goal for Coffs United Lions.
Sport

Lions and Storm share the spoils in Anzac Cup thriller

COFFS United and Northern Storm lit up a rainy Saturday night with a pulsating 1-1 draw in the Anzac Cup under the floodlights at Coffs Coast Synthetic. The contest exploded out of the blocks, with Lions striker Marty Kelleher almost handing his side the perfect start. After rounding the goalkeeper, Kelleher looked certain to score […]

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11 Hickory Street, Dorrigo is on the market with Birt’s Property
Property

11 Hickory Street, Dorrigo is on the market with Birt’s Property

SITUATED on a 781.5m2 block, 11 Hickory Street, Dorrigo enjoys an elevated position with views over the neighbouring farmland that will never be built out and offers an easy flat walk to schools and the centre of town. The three bedroom, one bathroom home is largely constructed from local hardwoods and benefits from a sizable […]

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Woolgoolga Art Gallery making a mark at Beach Reserve The demonstrations and activities were extremely popular.
Community

Woolgoolga Art Gallery making a mark at Beach Reserve

Woolgoolga artist Kevin Tierney. Woolgoolga artist Peter Bland. The demonstrations and activities were extremely popular. ART by the Sea has become a much-loved Easter event on the Northern Beaches calendar. The popularity and strength of the Woolgoolga Art Gallery was on display on Saturday 19 April, when local artists and craftspeople set-up stalls to display […]

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Snapshot of Anzac Day services across the Coffs Coast Woolgoolga Red Cross volunteers on Anzac Day 2025.
National, Regional

Snapshot of Anzac Day services across the Coffs Coast

Under umbrellas at the Woolgoolga Anzac Day service. Coffs Harbour’s Dawn Service outside Coffs C.ex. Coffs Harbour’s Dawn Service outside Coffs C.ex. Woolgoolga’s Guest of Honour Major General Michael Crane DSC and Bar, AM (Retd). Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums at the Woolgoolga Anzac Day concert. Orchestra and Chorus with Lynn Rogers as Vera Lynn […]

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Young Eagle soars as Boambee and Coffs share the spoils in fiery derby 15-year-old Olivia Purnell made her Women’s Premier League debut for the Boambee Eagles.
Sport

Young Eagle soars as Boambee and Coffs share the spoils in fiery derby

A TEENAGE debutant soared and two determined heavyweights split the points, as Boambee and Coffs City United played out a thunderous 1-1 draw under the lights last week at Forsyth Park. The Eagles were dealt a brutal blow just 13 minutes in, as they were reduced to 10 players on a drenched, slippery pitch that […]

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