Women heading off on the walk. Photo: Leeboo Photography. The walk marked the 40th anniversary of the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre. Photo: Leeboo Photography. Participants enjoying the early start at Coffs Jetty Foreshore. Photo: Leeboo Photography. WOMEN have turned out in droves to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centr […]
Look out for wildlife campaign
The four-week campaign encourages drivers to look out for wildlife. Photo: TfNSW. Kangaroos were involved in the highest number of fatal crashes involving animals. Photo: TfNSW. MOTORISTS are being urged to slow down and stay alert for wildlife as Transport for NSW launches its annual “Animals on Country Roads” safety campaign. Between 2016 and 2025, […]
Coffs locals walk for Reconciliation
MORE than 50 people joined representatives of Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCH) and Interrelate during a recent Walk for Reconciliation. The event was held during National Reconciliation Week, which runs annually from 27 May to 3 June. The dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and […]
Coffs Harbour Allegra School principal honoured for Outstanding Leadership
ALLEGRA School Coffs Harbour principal Erin Caceda has received national recognition, taking home the Outstanding Leadership Award at the 2026 National Education Summit. The prestigious award was presented at the recent summit in Brisbane, where educators from across Australia gathered to exchange ideas, explore innovative approaches to teaching and leadership, and discuss the future of […]
Community steps out for the biggest ever LifeWalk
LifeWalk26 participants on their way. Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams (second from left) with LifeHouse Care staff Leah Partington, Tessa Spry and Justine Campbell. Donuts at the halfway point, by the base of Muttonbird Island. Community walkers Jono and Ruth Jones. LIFEHOUSE Care’s major annual fundraiser, LifeWalk, took place on Saturday 30 May around Coffs’ […]
City of Coffs Harbour Aboriginal staff members Jason Smith, Hayden Jones, and Jason and Tallin Rolff, with Mayor Nikki Williams.
City of Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Action Plan on public exhibition
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council has identified 38 actions in its draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy, now on exhibition for public feedback. Developed by the City in partnership with the Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee, the draft is a comprehensive umbrella document, which recognises the cultural, historical, and ongoing contributions of Aboriginal people as […]
Storm honour club legend Mitch Weeden in moving win
Men’s Premier League – Northern Storm v Urunga. Prior to kick-off, Mitch Weeden’s number 22 jersey was placed on the field as both teams observed a minute’s silence. Ceremonial walk out before the Northern Storm v Urunga match. The Northern Storm paid an emotional tribute to club legend Mitch Weeden before continuing their unbeaten start […]
More than 38,000 people visited the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden in the first three months of 2026. Photo: City of Coffs Harbour.
City of Coffs Council releases quarterly progress report
A LIBRARY makeover, a new bridge at Woolgoolga, and further beautification of Brelsford Park in the Coffs Harbour CBD are among the significant capital works projects completed in the first three months of 2026. The City of Coffs Harbour has released its Quarterly Progress Report (January-March), tracking the status of capital and operational works and […]
Biggest Compass Music Festival yet features 1100 performers
NORTH Coast students from 73 public schools came together on 25 and 26 May for the area’s fifth Compass Music Festival – a major NSW public schools music event celebrating young performers in Years 3 to 12. Presented by the NSW Department of Education’s The Arts Unit, the Compass Music Festival took place over two […]
Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery opens Monochrome exhibition
COFFS Harbour Creative Arts Group’s (CHCAG) newest exhibition “Monochrome” was opened by the Club President, Sue Roberts, on Saturday 30 May at the Showground Art Gallery. In welcoming members and visitors to the show, Ms Roberts remarked on how CHCAG members had excelled with this exhibition. “The way they have interpreted the Monochrome theme is […]
