Youth worker Rhianna Grimly at the 2025 Youth Action Conference in Sydney. Youth worker Kylie Selig and Hub coordinator Michael Mooney with two local young people and the award. BELLINGEN Youth Hub has won the NSW Youth Service of the Year for its innovation, youth engagement, impact and sector leadership. Judges for the 2025 NSW […]
Hands-on: Bishop Druitt College students sorting and packing for Christmas Appeal
THE dedicated group of young students in Bishop Druitt College’s Primary Service Club are playing a key role in this year’s BDC Christmas Appeal. They have been sorting donations, packing hampers, and encouraging their peers to give generously. Each year, the BDC community comes together to support families and individuals doing it tough across the […]
Excellence in Allied Health Achievement award winner, Coffs Coast Sports Physiotherapy’s Trent Renshaw, with North Coast Allied Health Association CEO Alira Bayndrian.
Coffs winners and finalists in Healthy North Coast Primary Care Excellence Awards
Excellence in Allied Health Achievement award winner, Coffs Coast Sports Physiotherapy’s Trent Renshaw, with North Coast Allied Health Association CEO Alira Bayndrian. Long Service Award winner General Practitioner, Northside Health Centre, Dr Jay Ruthnam with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ Dr Deb King. Finalists and colleagues from Health Voyage, Coffs Harbour. A RAFT […]
The ETC and LifeHouse Care teams came together to celebrate the funding and create Christmas hampers for families in need.
ETC donates $25,000 to LifeHouse Care to help those in need
The ETC and LifeHouse Care teams came together to celebrate the funding and create Christmas hampers for families in need. ETC Board Chair Rod McKelvey with Nathan Hannaford, Leader of LifeHouse Care. ENTERPRISE & Training Company (ETC) has provided a $25,000 grant through its ETC Community Support Fund for Coffs Harbour LifeHouse Care. LifeHouse Care […]
Free diary helps Coffs Coast seniors know their legal rights
LOCAL seniors needing help with legal problems can find relevant contacts in the free Legal Aid NSW “2026 Legal topics for seniors diary”. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said this “much-anticipated resource” is now available. “I encourage seniors to come to my electorate office at 1/9 Park Avenue, Coffs Harbour, to pick up their […]
Emergency Response Beacons installed at Diggers, North Wall and Bonville Headland
SURF Life Saving NSW has installed three new Emergency Response Beacons (ERBs) at Diggers Beach, North Wall, and Bonville Headland. ERBs directly connect callers to Surf Life Saving NSW’s State Operations Centre, enabling the rapid deployment of lifesaving and emergency services to a potential rescue site. Most recently, an ERB at Suffolk Park on the […]
Letter to the Editor: Council playing climate politics
THE City of Coffs Harbour’s decision to defer the adoption of the Climate Risk and Adaptation Policy at the last Council meeting until a report on the costs, measures, and resourcing required to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030 and 2050 is presented to Council, is risking dumping the policy for politics. While it is understandable […]
Two massive nights of Christmas celebrations at Brelsford Park
CHRISTMAS celebrations are coming to Brelsford Park over two huge nights. The party will kick-off on Friday, 19 December, with an open-air screening of The Grinch (2018). Centred on the festive village of Whoville, the family-friendly classic will play on an outdoor screen from 6:30pm. The main event, the Coffs Coast Carols, runs from 6.30-9pm […]
BUSINESS SHOWCASE: The enduring magic of Camp Creative
Musical exploration at Camp Creative. Photo: Peter Bliss. Kids are inspired to explore creativity. Photo: Louise Walpole. Art is a major annual feature of the Camp. Photo: Louise Walpole. Musical collaboration at Camp Creative. Photo: Richard Layt. The range and diversity of courses offered sets the Camp apart. Photo: Michelle Stockton. A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN arts and […]
Former AFL North Coast player named in All-Australian team
CAMBRIDGE McCormick has proven herself to be one of the top female Australian Rules players in the country. The GWS Giants defender and former AFL North Coast player was named in this year’s AFLW All-Australian team, with selection in the Half Back line. The former Port Macquarie Magpies star had a stellar season for the […]
