June 12, 2026

Coffs Coast News Of The Area

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Progress on Park Beach destination playground Council says For Park’s concept vision Adventure Cove features equipment which will appeal to a wide range of ages, in an inclusive space.
Local News

Progress on Park Beach destination playground

WORK on a million-dollar ‘destination’ playground at Park Beach is expected to get underway this financial year. At its meeting on 26 February, Council resolved to accept the tender of For Park for the lump sum of $1,071,306 excluding GST for the design, supply and installation of the Park Beach Reserve Playground. The new facility […]

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Lifeline North Coast receives $15k funding from Pink Silk Trust Pink Silks Trust Treasurer Craig Leece, Chairperson Tanya Johnson and CEO of Lifeline North Coast Angela Martin.
Community

Lifeline North Coast receives $15k funding from Pink Silk Trust

LIFELINE North Coast has received a $15,000 donation from the Pink Silks Trust which will support two critical areas of community need. A significant portion of the donation will fund the recruitment, training, and development of 10 new Crisis Support and Domestic Violence counsellors. This investment expands Lifeline North Coast’s capacity to respond to the […]

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Flickerfest presents three big nights of short films Odd Socks is set in a world where humans and sock-monsters coexist. Photo: Flickerfest.
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Flickerfest presents three big nights of short films

Odd Socks is set in a world where humans and sock-monsters coexist. Photo: Flickerfest. Baby Shower is a dark comedy about family friendship and an unexpected happening. Photo: Flickerfest. CELEBRATING 35 years in 2026, Flickerfest remains Australia’s premier Academy-qualifying and BAFTA-recognised short film festival, showcasing A-list shorts selected from a record-breaking 3,700-plus entries. Flickerfest returns […]

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Historic and ‘hotly contested’ Challenge Cup returns to Nambucca Heads Macleay Valley Rangers enforcer Jonte Coleman makes his presence felt. Photo: Amanda Williams.
Sport

Historic and ‘hotly contested’ Challenge Cup returns to Nambucca Heads

Macleay Valley Rangers enforcer Jonte Coleman makes his presence felt. Photo: Amanda Williams. The Urunga Raiders women celebrate a goal at a previous Challenge Cup. Photo: Amanda Williams. THE annual Challenge Cup returns to Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads from 20-22 March, attracting some of the region’s top footballing sides. Hosted by the Nambucca Strikes Football […]

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2/4 Narani Close, Coffs Harbour is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast
Property

2/4 Narani Close, Coffs Harbour is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast

Address: 2/4 Narani Close, Coffs HarbourPrice: $649,000 – $679,000Beds: 3, Bath: 1, Car: 1 PRESENTING an exceptional opportunity at 2/4 Narani Close, Coffs Harbour – a spacious self-managed villa nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac within a two-unit complex. Step inside to discover stylish vinyl plank flooring and Mitsubishi air conditioning providing comfort throughout, as well […]

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Essential Grants applications closing soon The Repurposing for Resilience volunteers with Kate Haynes from Essential Energy.
Regional

Essential Grants applications closing soon

CHARITIES, community groups and not‑for‑profit organisations delivering community‑led projects across Essential Energy’s network area are encouraged to submit their applications for the 2026 Essential Grants program before the end of March. The program is offering grants of up to $15,000 to help eligible organisations bring their initiatives to life and deliver real benefits for people, […]

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Coffs set to go bananas for world record attempt Attendees will form a giant human banana on the sand at Jetty Beach.
Local News

Coffs set to go bananas for world record attempt

HUNDREDS of locals are set to gather at Jetty Beach on Saturday, 11 April, attempting a world record for the largest banana formation made by people. Attendees will form a giant human banana on the sand in a playful celebration of the region’s banana-growing heritage. The event, to be hosted by Channel Nine’s Jane DeGraaff […]

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Active transport plan to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety The plan aims to make it safer and easier for people to move around ‘under their own steam’. Photo: Coffs Harbour Bicycle Users.
Local News

Active transport plan to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety

CITY of Coffs Harbour has outlined steps to make it easier for people to move around under their own steam in a new, 10-year plan. The “big picture” view is to improve opportunities for pedestrians, bike riders and the growing wave of users of electric mobility devices, including e-bikes. Council adopted the Active Transport Plan […]

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Coffs karate club members excel at nationals Traditional Shotokan Karate-do Federation Coffs Harbour members James Ryan, Chloe, Sensei Andrew Hall, Amelia, Sam Stanford, Sensei Alec Shaw, Eleanor and Grace at the Australian National Titles.
Sport

Coffs karate club members excel at nationals

MEMBERS of a Coffs Coast karate club have achieved top results against Australia’s finest. Traditional Shotokan Karate-do Federation (TSKF) Coffs Harbour members excelled at the Australian National Titles in Caloundra. Students Chloe finished second in Kumite, and third in Kata, and Amelia finished third in Kata Sensei Andrew Hall finished first in Kata, second in […]

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