ALLEGRA School Coffs Harbour principal Erin Caceda has received national recognition, taking home the Outstanding Leadership Award at the 2026 National Education Summit. The prestigious award was presented at the recent summit in Brisbane, where educators from across Australia gathered to exchange ideas, explore innovative approaches to teaching and leadership, and discuss the future of […]
Community steps out for the biggest ever LifeWalk
LifeWalk26 participants on their way. Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams (second from left) with LifeHouse Care staff Leah Partington, Tessa Spry and Justine Campbell. Donuts at the halfway point, by the base of Muttonbird Island. Community walkers Jono and Ruth Jones. LIFEHOUSE Care’s major annual fundraiser, LifeWalk, took place on Saturday 30 May around Coffs’ […]
City of Coffs Harbour Aboriginal staff members Jason Smith, Hayden Jones, and Jason and Tallin Rolff, with Mayor Nikki Williams.
City of Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Action Plan on public exhibition
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council has identified 38 actions in its draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy, now on exhibition for public feedback. Developed by the City in partnership with the Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee, the draft is a comprehensive umbrella document, which recognises the cultural, historical, and ongoing contributions of Aboriginal people as […]
Storm honour club legend Mitch Weeden in moving win
Men’s Premier League – Northern Storm v Urunga. Prior to kick-off, Mitch Weeden’s number 22 jersey was placed on the field as both teams observed a minute’s silence. Ceremonial walk out before the Northern Storm v Urunga match. The Northern Storm paid an emotional tribute to club legend Mitch Weeden before continuing their unbeaten start […]
More than 38,000 people visited the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden in the first three months of 2026. Photo: City of Coffs Harbour.
City of Coffs Council releases quarterly progress report
A LIBRARY makeover, a new bridge at Woolgoolga, and further beautification of Brelsford Park in the Coffs Harbour CBD are among the significant capital works projects completed in the first three months of 2026. The City of Coffs Harbour has released its Quarterly Progress Report (January-March), tracking the status of capital and operational works and […]
Biggest Compass Music Festival yet features 1100 performers
NORTH Coast students from 73 public schools came together on 25 and 26 May for the area’s fifth Compass Music Festival – a major NSW public schools music event celebrating young performers in Years 3 to 12. Presented by the NSW Department of Education’s The Arts Unit, the Compass Music Festival took place over two […]
Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery opens Monochrome exhibition
COFFS Harbour Creative Arts Group’s (CHCAG) newest exhibition “Monochrome” was opened by the Club President, Sue Roberts, on Saturday 30 May at the Showground Art Gallery. In welcoming members and visitors to the show, Ms Roberts remarked on how CHCAG members had excelled with this exhibition. “The way they have interpreted the Monochrome theme is […]
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Roosters edge out Comets in round 6 rugby league thriller
The Comets hosted the Roosters at Geoff King Motors Oval on Sunday in a game that could have gone either way. Action from the Coffs Comets v Roosters reserve grade clash. Women’s Tackle saw a great game, with both sides coming out strong. The Comets v Nambucca Roosters under-18s match set the stage for an […]
Waterfall Way not just a Bellingen Shire issue: mayor
A CAMPAIGN is under way calling for recognition of Waterfall Way’s critical importance to people, businesses and emergency service providers across the Mid North Coast. Bellingen Shire Council has lodged its submission on the Draft North Coast Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan 2026, calling for stronger recognition of the Shire’s transport resilience priorities. It is […]
