Attendees will form a giant human banana on the sand at Jetty Beach.
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 […]
The plan aims to make it safer and easier for people to move around ‘under their own steam’. Photo: Coffs Harbour Bicycle Users.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Gurmesh Singh MP with Neville Anderson, Jennifer Lock, Jane Leach and Robyn Rooth.
Gurmesh Singh MP with Neville Anderson, Jennifer Lock, Jane Leach and Robyn Rooth. Gurmesh Singh MP at the Uniting Church Soupie mural with Phil Crofts OAM. FIVE outstanding citizens were recognised in the Local Senior of the Year Awards for their contributions to the Coffs Coast community. Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh congratulated the local […]
Rural Aid Chief Executive Officer John Warlters.
RURAL Aid has released the third annual Pulse of the Paddock farmer survey report, offering a candid snapshot of how Australian farmers are navigating mental health, uncertainty and the realities of life on the land. Based on the experiences of nearly 1,400 farmers surveyed during October and November 2025, Rural Aid says the report shows […]
FOR over three decades, the Bellingen Plant Fair has been a stalwart of the Mid North Coast region, celebrating plants, nature, and sustainability. Since its inception in 1990, the popular event has been organised by the Bellingen Environment Centre (BEC), hosting two major markets annually in Autumn and Spring. The latest iteration was held on […]
The Partridge String Quartet is coming to Coffs.
THE award-winning Partridge String Quartet will appear as guest artists for the Coffs Harbour Music Society’s 2026 concert season, presenting works by Debussy, Mozart, and Holly Harrison. The concert takes place at St John Paul College Theatre on Friday 27 March at 7.30pm. The Partridge String Quartet maestros are violinists Jos Jonker and Rebecca Shirley, […]
Laura McNeil receiving her award from Zonta Coffs Harbour Vice-President Lisa Bunch. Photo: supplied, Laura McNeil.
SEVENTEEN-year-old Bellingen High school student Laura McNeil is a passionate musician and youth leader. She has also lived with Juvenile Arthritis since the age of nine. Common signs of the disease include prolonged stiff, swollen or sore joints. Laura is sharing her story during Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Week, 16–22 March, an initiative of the Juvenile […]
Life Without Barriers Education’s Executive Director of Education Dale Murray and principal Chris Harris. Photo: Life Without Barriers Education.
YOUNG people on the North Coast have a new opportunity to re-engage in education, with enrolments now open at a new school for students seeking a different way of learning and tailored support. Life Without Barriers Education, a new fee-free school for students who have found the traditional school system challenging, is now taking enrolments […]
The Emerald Beach boat ramp under construction.
The Emerald Beach boat ramp under construction. Final touches as the turf is laid. THE new and improved Emerald Beach boat ramp is available for public use. The project ran slightly overtime but is otherwise a success for City of Coffs Harbour and NSW National Parks. It will provide reliable access to launch boats and […]
