Rural Aid Chief Executive Officer John Warlters.
RURAL Aid has released the third annual Pulse of the Paddock farmer survey report, offering a candid snapshot of how Australian farmers are navigating mental health, uncertainty and the realities of life on the land. Based on the experiences of nearly 1,400 farmers surveyed during October and November 2025, Rural Aid says the report shows […]
FOR over three decades, the Bellingen Plant Fair has been a stalwart of the Mid North Coast region, celebrating plants, nature, and sustainability. Since its inception in 1990, the popular event has been organised by the Bellingen Environment Centre (BEC), hosting two major markets annually in Autumn and Spring. The latest iteration was held on […]
The Partridge String Quartet is coming to Coffs.
THE award-winning Partridge String Quartet will appear as guest artists for the Coffs Harbour Music Society’s 2026 concert season, presenting works by Debussy, Mozart, and Holly Harrison. The concert takes place at St John Paul College Theatre on Friday 27 March at 7.30pm. The Partridge String Quartet maestros are violinists Jos Jonker and Rebecca Shirley, […]
Laura McNeil receiving her award from Zonta Coffs Harbour Vice-President Lisa Bunch. Photo: supplied, Laura McNeil.
SEVENTEEN-year-old Bellingen High school student Laura McNeil is a passionate musician and youth leader. She has also lived with Juvenile Arthritis since the age of nine. Common signs of the disease include prolonged stiff, swollen or sore joints. Laura is sharing her story during Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Week, 16–22 March, an initiative of the Juvenile […]
Life Without Barriers Education’s Executive Director of Education Dale Murray and principal Chris Harris. Photo: Life Without Barriers Education.
YOUNG people on the North Coast have a new opportunity to re-engage in education, with enrolments now open at a new school for students seeking a different way of learning and tailored support. Life Without Barriers Education, a new fee-free school for students who have found the traditional school system challenging, is now taking enrolments […]
The Emerald Beach boat ramp under construction.
The Emerald Beach boat ramp under construction. Final touches as the turf is laid. THE new and improved Emerald Beach boat ramp is available for public use. The project ran slightly overtime but is otherwise a success for City of Coffs Harbour and NSW National Parks. It will provide reliable access to launch boats and […]
Registered Art Therapist Tania Miller from ReCreate Art Therapy.
PEOPLE across the North Coast experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges now have access to new free creative therapy services, thanks to the launch of the North Coast Creative Therapies Pilot. Launched by Healthy North Coast and funded by the Australian Government through the Primary Health Network program at a value of $1.03 million, […]
The Julie Ross Dancers at the Coffs Beach Hop on Saturday 14 March.
The Julie Ross Dancers at the Coffs Beach Hop on Saturday 14 March. A 1967 Mustang Coupe, owned by James Deguara from Old Bar. Phil and Deb Eckersley from Ballina. Norm and Susan from Ontario, Canada, received commemorative shirts from organisers. THE Summer Beach Hop in Coffs Harbour on 14-15 March proved to be one […]
James Deguara from Old Bar with his 1967 Mustang coupe.
James Deguara from Old Bar with his 1967 Mustang coupe. Steve McCudden from Korora with his 1957 VW Beatle. Darren Howe from Coffs Harbour with his 1928 Ford Model A Roadster. Glen Whalan from Coffs Harbour with his 1972 Buick Riviera. Geoff Newton from Sawtell his 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk. Neville Curtis from Coffs Harbour […]
The cost of fuel has shot up amid concerns about shortages stemming from the war in the Middle East. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
RATIONING fuel in Australia’s major cities to supply the regions would cause unnecessary economic and social issues, a peak motoring body says. Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil corridors, after the country was attacked by US and Israeli forces. The conflict in the Middle East has spiked […]
