March 25, 2026
Gurmesh Singh wins NSW Nationals leadership after shock Saunders exit Gurmesh Singh has won the NSW Nationals leadership.
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Gurmesh Singh wins NSW Nationals leadership after shock Saunders exit

COFFS HARBOUR MP Gurmesh Singh has been elected as the new leader of the NSW Nationals, following the shock resignation of Dugald Saunders earlier this week. It is the latest promotion for Mr Singh, a former macadamia and blueberry farmer from Woolgoolga, who was named Deputy Leader of the NSW National Party in June 2024. […]

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Legal Hypothetical: The high price of proof
Hypothetical

Legal Hypothetical: The high price of proof

SALLY and Harry have been married for 25 years. Sally transfers her home into joint names with Harry as “joint tenants”. Five years later, Sally is moved into a care facility and passes-away two years later at the age of 85. Sally leaves a daughter from a previous relationship, Penny. When Penny discovers that as […]

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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
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‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, I’ve been invited to the staff Christmas party but the people going are hard partiers and I always end up being the designated driver. I’m aware there’s an expectation for me to remain under-the-limit to ferry all the guests home. I’m thinking I might not go for this reason. Harriet L. Dear Harriet, […]

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Coffs community tucked in to Women’s Shed BBQ fundraiser Coffs Harbour Women’s Shed members Rosemary Hansen, Alex Miller and Lexie Clark with Warrina CEO Charlotte Young (second from right).
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Coffs community tucked in to Women’s Shed BBQ fundraiser

THE Coffs Harbour Women’s Shed Project hosted a successful community BBQ fundraiser on Friday 7 November, raising $913 to support Warrina Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services. A top-up donation made by Coffs Harbour Lions Club rounded it up to $1000. Held on the front lawn at their new headquarters, 41 Gordon Street, the event […]

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Running Festival donation to young patients at Coffs Harbour Health Campus Joint President of Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Trisha Herraman (second from left) presents a recognition certificate to Coffs Harbour Health Campus paediatricians Dr Stephanie White and Dr Clare Dunn and Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager Lisa Hammond.
Community, Health

Running Festival donation to young patients at Coffs Harbour Health Campus

CHILDREN receiving treatment at Coffs Harbour Health Campus will soon benefit from a new specialised chair thanks to a $7500 donation raised through the annual Coffs Harbour Running Festival. The funds, part of a broader community effort led by the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour, will support the hospital’s new Paediatric Ambulatory Care Service (PACS), […]

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Local artists create pieces for peace ‘Unbordered - Wings of Peace’ a collaborative work by MAGIC art group members.
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Local artists create pieces for peace

‘Peace by Piece’ by Maryanne Hislop and members of MAGIC art group. ‘Unbordered – Wings of Peace’ a collaborative work by MAGIC art group members. TWO collaborative works of art are the centrepieces of local art group MAGIC’s biannual exhibition at Sawtell Art Gallery. Called Peace by Piece, the exhibition’s two stand-out pieces are a […]

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Moonee meeting talks footbridge future Officials meet with residents to discuss the footbridge’s future.
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Moonee meeting talks footbridge future

Officials meet with residents to discuss the footbridge’s future. A 1954 photo of Moonee Creek Footbridge, Stingray Creek. The suspect: a fallen tree over Stingray Creek. THE tale of the lost Moonee Creek footbridge has gathered more notoriety than the structure ever did in its 70-odd years of service. First built in 1954 with community […]

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Coffs Harbour Landcare legends made Life Members Larry Langman and Mayor Nikki Williams.
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Coffs Harbour Landcare legends made Life Members

Larry Langman and Mayor Nikki Williams. Life Member Barry Powells (centre) with Cr Cassell and Mayor Williams. COFFS Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) has awarded Life Membership to long-time past President Barry Powells and to 20-year landcarer Larry Langman. Mr Powells has made an outstanding contribution to Landcare in the Coffs Harbour region through his long-standing […]

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VIEW Club calls on support for Christmas Appeal
Community

VIEW Club calls on support for Christmas Appeal

BONVILLE-Boambee VIEW Club is calling on the community to embrace the festive season’s spirit of giving and help raise funds for The Smith Family’s Christmas Appeal, to ensure thousands of students experiencing disadvantage can be supported in their education in 2026. The charity aims to raise $4.9 million nationally through the appeal, which will provide […]

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