First Aid training in Bellingen. Learning CPR. Practising pool rescues. FOR 2,000 teachers and education staff across Northern NSW, including in the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Valley Local Government Areas (LGAs), the school year began with critical professional development. Eleven trainers from Royal Life Saving’s Northern Regional Office covered over 7,200 kilometres to deliver […]
Grand gift for Coffs Harbour’s music community
The Chair of the Conservatorium Dr Terrence Hays with Joel Breski from Pianology. Photo: supplied. The magnificent musical gift refurbished. Photo: supplied. COFFS Harbour’s music scene is about to get a major boost. A Yamaha CS9 Professional Concert grand piano has taken up residence at the Regional Conservatorium (CHRC). The instrument, gifted by Coffs Harbour […]
‘Trust and innovation’ the focus for Coffs City’s new general manager
THE General Manager of Coffs Harbour Council Murray Wood, told the 180 guests at the Chamber of Commerce’s Big Breakfast that his focus for the City is “enabling community”. Speaking on the importance of having the everyday services – water, sewer, waste – running smoothly, he said, “If you can drink from your tap, and […]
Made with Love Market is back at Coffs Showground Exhibition Hall
THE flourishing Made with Love Market is back for its 15th year selling beautifully crafted handmade goods. The first of four dates in 2026, the market opens the year on Sunday 22 February at Coffs Harbour Showground Exhibition Hall. Having grown from humble beginnings with 27 stallholders, the co-founder and market organiser Alison Paul told […]
Coffs to host State Junior Oztag Championships
COFFS Harbour is once again set to host the state’s best junior Oztag players. The 2026 NSW Junior State Championships are being held over three big days from Friday 20 February, to Sunday, 22 February, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields. Coffs Harbour representative teams will take on the state’s finest across […]
Youth suicide prevention event comes to Coffs Harbour
Students attending previous Stand Tall events. Students attending previous Stand Tall events. STAND TALL’S youth suicide prevention conferences are coming to Coffs Harbour for the first time in early March, with two days of sold-out events. Founded in 2012 by three mothers in response to alarming statistics around youth suicide, self-harm and mental ill-health in […]
STEM Challenge set to return to Woopi
THE much-loved Coffs Coast Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) returns to Wiigulga Sports Complex on Tuesday 31 March. Run by the University of Newcastle, the SEC provides Year 10 students the chance to experience how science and engineering can help to solve real-world problems in a fun, competitive setting. Teams of students from different NSW […]
Coffs gathering raises awareness of humanitarian issues in Rojava
Community members gathered in Brelsford Park on 1 February to raise awareness of humanitarian issues. Photo: supplied. Organisers said the event was focused on building solidarity. Photo: supplied. MEMBERS of the Coffs Harbour community gathered at the beginning of this month to raise awareness of the humanitarian situation in Rojava, Northern Syria, and its surrounding […]
Nats members back Gurmesh Singh once more
GURMESH Singh has again been pre-selected as the Nationals candidate to contest the seat of Coffs Harbour at the March 2027 NSW State Election. The result of Monday night’s vote comes as no surprise, given Mr Singh’s role as leader of the NSW Nationals. “I thank our local Nationals members for their enduring support and […]
Clean up Coffs Harbour’s Jetty with Foreshores for All
ON THE first Sunday in March each year, people all over Australia grab a garbage bag and a pair of gardening gloves and get out in their communities to pick up rubbish as part of the Clean Up Australia campaign. Sunday 1 March is when communities will come together this year for what is now […]
