THIS year’s Coffs Coast Festival of Rugby has been awarded the Community Event of the Year at the 2026 NSW Community Sports Awards. The NSW Community Sports Awards recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions to community sport in NSW over the past year, which is largely carried out by a volunteer workforce. The 2026 Coffs […]
WEDNESDAY July 1 was day one of retirement for Coffs Coast real estate identity Peter Auld (71). After three decades in property sales the man, born and raised in Bourke, looks back with a warm heart for the regions he served with passion: Nambucca Valley, Coffs Coast, Clarence Valley and Grafton. “I am forever grateful […]
Lot 49 Kalang Road, KalangPrice: $949,000 THOSE dreaming of a private country lifestyle by the river with a deep lagoon for swimming will find plenty to love at Lot 49 Kalang Road. Spanning 108.3 hectares (266 acres), the property features approximately 4 hectares (10 acres) of lush, park-like river flats, while the balance extends across the […]
The annual Northern NSW Championship, which begins on Wednesday, 15 July, is the best AFL junior representative carnival in NSW and the ACT. Photo: AFL North Coast
WHEN the AFL junior representative carnival begins on Wednesday at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and adjacent Leisure Park grounds, there will be approximately 750 young footballers playing. Across three consecutive days, boys and girls in the Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 age groups will be putting their best foot forward in the […]
THE Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel returns to the Jetty Memorial Theatre following sold-out performances in 2024 and 2025. A beautifully crafted live celebration of the music, harmonies and stories of one of the most iconic folk duos of all time, the show stars Mark Shelley and Peter O’Regan. This intimate acoustic performance captures the […]
Address: 279-279A North Bonville Road, BonvillePrice: $2,400,000Beds: 6 Bath: 2 Car: 4Land size: 4.052 Hectares NESTLED amid the lush, scenic surrounds of Bonville, 279-279A North Bonville Road presents an exceptional and rarely available lifestyle opportunity. Spanning an impressive 4.05 hectares, this cherished estate has been lovingly held by a single family for many decades, reflecting […]
Coffs Coast Rhythm’s Latin dancer. Photo: Robert Watkins.
THE Sawtell Chilli Festival has celebrated one of its most successful events in years, with almost 6,000 people enjoying the spice of life: food, culture, music, and community. Attendees on Saturday, 4 July enjoyed a packed program of live music, cultural performances, chilli competitions and culinary experiences. Festival organisers said stallholders reported strong support from […]
Dr Sheryn Bailey, Dr Declan Forrester, Dr Ilma Imtiaz, Dr Nathaniel Smorti, Christine Farrell (seated), Dr Christian Eckert, Dr Blake Toohey, Dr Sophia Ellis, Dr Mohammad Rastegari and Dr Verity Beames. Photo: Southern Cross University.
OVER 220 Southern Cross University graduates celebrated the culmination of their studies at a ceremony on Coffs Campus on Friday, 25 June. Among these graduates was a cohort of higher degree researchers whose work is already contributing to a smarter, healthier and more sustainable world. Doctor of Philosophy graduate Mohammad Rastegari was awarded the Chancellor’s […]
Kourtney Morn, Nathan Silvy, Siobhan Murphy, Lee Jenkins, Dakota Smith and Holly Trimble.
The Coffs City United Pridettes and Bellingen in front of Bailey’s Box. Kourtney Morn, Nathan Silvy, Siobhan Murphy, Lee Jenkins, Dakota Smith and Holly Trimble. TWO years after the tragic loss of Bailey Jenkins, the football community has again united to ensure his legacy continues to encourage conversations about mental health. The annual Bailey Jenkins […]
