Hayden Cekanauskas gets a handball away in the wet conditions. Photo: AFL North Coast.
WET weather footy is always a tough proposition, especially in your first game of the season. But the Sawtell/Toormina Saints passed the test with flying colours. The Saints got their season off to a winning start by beating the Coffs Harbour Breakers in a hard-fought wet weather contest at Richardson Park. The Saints prevailed 7.7 […]
Mary Fowler is set for a long stint on the sidelines. Photo: AP Photo/Daniel Cole.
MATILDAS star Mary Fowler has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and is in a race against time to play in next year’s home Asian Cup. Manchester City had been hopeful the brilliant winger had avoided the dreaded injury, suffered when she appeared to wrench her right knee while overstretching for the ball on Sunday. […]
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh with NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards recipients and their supporters.
ACHIEVEMENT Awards have been presented to Coffs Coast seniors in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the community. The 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards provide an opportunity for MPs and communities to recognise the seniors that help make their community a diverse, active and inspiring place to live. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh […]
Clark Webb (left) with Mark Smyth and BCU staff.
GIINGANA Gumbaynggirr Freedom School (GGFS) has received a funding boost to support the construction of new classrooms. The BCU Bank grant will support the education of the first children to attend years seven and eight at the school. [membership level=”1″ show_noaccess=”true”] The partnership between BCU and the Freedom School aims to boost Year 12 completion […]
Nationals MP Kevin Hogan.
WITH the Federal Election imminent, candidates for the Lower House seat of Page are preparing their campaigns. Kevin Hogan has been the sitting Member for The Nationals since 2013. He is the Deputy Manager of Opposition Business and has been Deputy Speaker. [membership level=”1″ show_noaccess=”true”] Mr Hogan said, “Easing the cost of living crisis, and […]
NSW Governor Margaret Beazley at Government House, Sydney, with VIEW Club executives.
VIEW NSW members have celebrated the 65th anniversary of the club’s founding during an afternoon tea hosted by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley AC KC. VIEW stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women and is a national organisation and support network bringing women together to enjoy social activities and develop skills. VIEW’s 13,000 members […]
Dr Mark Spencer dives into his presentation.
LOCAL diver and underwater photographer Dr Mark Spencer spoke to an audience of 90 people at the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC) Coffs Harbour on Thursday night, 20 March. It was part of the centre’s Marine Discovery series, which is free and open to the public. [membership level=”1″ show_noaccess=”true”] Dr Spencer’s presentation, “Sea Yarns – […]
The Labor government plans to lift Help to Buy scheme income and price caps for first-time buyers. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS.
MORE Australians could get help to purchase homes but opponents of an expanded scheme say they would rather use their retirement funds than share with the government. Changes to the Labor government’s Help to Buy scheme will lift income and price caps for first homebuyers sharing equity with the government. [membership level=”1″ show_noaccess=”true”] Single parents […]
