June 28, 2026

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Shakespeare mentorship program empowers Coffs Harbour students and teachers Allegra School Coffs Harbour teacher Kelly Green, at the Bell Shakespeare National Teacher Mentorship program. Photo: New Point of View Photography.
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Shakespeare mentorship program empowers Coffs Harbour students and teachers

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 […]

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Wendy Hansen’s family gathers at Coffs Jetty a year after she went missing The late Wendy Hansen’s family and Jetty Dunecare members.
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Wendy Hansen’s family gathers at Coffs Jetty a year after she went missing

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 […]

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Koala Park decision ‘soon’, minister says, as frustration mounts over delays Dugald Saunders dismissed flawed Forestry Corporation data when discussing the Great Koala National Park during a visit to Port Macquarie. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
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Koala Park decision ‘soon’, minister says, as frustration mounts over delays

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 […]

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Enhanced customer experience at Ritchies Boambee The new-look Ritchies Boambee store.
Business SHOWCASE

BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Enhanced customer experience at Ritchies Boambee

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 […]

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Hairhouse expands to Coffs Harbour Each Hairhouse location combines a retail store featuring 200-plus globally loved haircare brands with a professional hair studio.
Business SHOWCASE

BUSINESS SHOWCASE: Hairhouse expands to Coffs Harbour

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. […]

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Australian Women’s Classic bringing world standard golf to Coffs Harbour
Sport

Australian Women’s Classic bringing world standard golf to Coffs Harbour

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 […]

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Flanagan claims fourth Club Championship Crown at Coffs Harbour Golf Club Four-time Coffs Harbour Golf Club club champion Billy Flanagan. Photo: Brad Greenshields.
Sport

Flanagan claims fourth Club Championship Crown at Coffs Harbour Golf Club

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 […]

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Information session seeks volunteers for Crisis Line Lifeline North Coast Angela Martin and Trainer and Centre Supervisor Lyn Anderson.
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Information session seeks volunteers for Crisis Line

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 […]

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