The bonds of family were a great inspiration for her community efforts.
SATURDAY, 8 March is International Women’s Day, an opportunity to remember a tireless community volunteer whose unwavering influence on the community stems from the grace of kindness and selfless service. Margaret Crawley was a role model with this kind of legacy. She dedicated over 20 years to charity work in Melbourne before moving to Emerald […]
Allegra School Coffs Harbour teacher Kelly Green, at the Bell Shakespeare National Teacher Mentorship program. Photo: New Point of View Photography.
ALLEGRA School Coffs Harbour teacher and Leader of Student Support and Strategy Kelly Green, recently participated in the 2025 Bell Shakespeare National Teacher Mentorship program. The program has proven positive impacts that empower participants, their students, and the wider school community. The course is conducted annually at the Sydney headquarters of national theatre company Bell […]
The late Wendy Hansen’s family and Jetty Dunecare members.
TWELVE family members of Wendy Hansen, the woman whose remains were discovered by Jetty Dunecare volunteers last June, have gathered at the Jetty Foreshore a year to the day since she went missing. They also wanted to meet the members of the volunteer bushcare group who have been so close to her story. Wendy disappeared […]
Dugald Saunders dismissed flawed Forestry Corporation data when discussing the Great Koala National Park during a visit to Port Macquarie. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
A DECISION on the boundaries of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) will be made ‘soon’, according to Environment Minister Penny Sharpe. But when appearing before a Budget Estimates committee at Parliament House on Monday, Ms Sharpe refused to say how soon. “I’m not providing you with any more information other than soon. That’s the […]
The new-look Ritchies Boambee store.
RITCHIES Boambee has officially re-launched following an extensive renovation, bringing a fresh and enhanced shopping experience to the local community. The upgrade introduces new departments, an expanded product range, and improved store features designed to provide greater convenience, quality, and value. The newly renovated supermarket now offers an expanded fresh food selection, with key additions […]
Each Hairhouse location combines a retail store featuring 200-plus globally loved haircare brands with a professional hair studio.
A LEADING brand with over 30 years’ experience, Hairhouse is officially opening its newest location at Park Beach Plaza next week. The grand opening is on Thursday 13 March. Each Hairhouse location combines a retail store featuring 200-plus globally loved haircare brands with a professional hair studio. “Healthy hair starts at Hairhouse,” the team said. […]
AS you’d expect for a Ladies European Tour event, when the Australian Women’s Classic tees off at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club next week it will be a star-studded field. Leading Ladies European Tour (LET) players Chiara Tamburlini, Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, Trichat Cheenglab, Alice Hewson, Manon De Roey, Cara Gainer and Shannon Tan are expected be […]
Four-time Coffs Harbour Golf Club club champion Billy Flanagan. Photo: Brad Greenshields.
BILLY Flanagan is making a habit of winning the Brown & Hurley Men’s Club Championship at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club. On the weekend Flanagan wrapped up a fourth victory in the event to have his name marked prominently on the honour board for years to come. Having won three consecutive titles from 2021 to […]
Lifeline North Coast Angela Martin and Trainer and Centre Supervisor Lyn Anderson.
AN information session will be held next week for community members interested in volunteering on the Lifeline Crisis Line. Lifeline North Coast Trainer and Centre Supervisor Lyn Anderson, a veteran volunteer on the Crisis Line (131114), is urging residents to get involved. “Volunteering on the Crisis Line is a wonderful way to volunteer while also […]
