April 28, 2026

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What’s Vibin’: Whispers of Wilderness film inspires ongoing community wellbeing program City of Coffs Harbour councillor Jonathan Cassell, National Parks Association of NSW president Liz Jeremy and Council general manager Murray Wood. Photo: supplied, NPA NSW.
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What’s Vibin’: Whispers of Wilderness film inspires ongoing community wellbeing program

City of Coffs Harbour councillor Jonathan Cassell, National Parks Association of NSW president Liz Jeremy and Council general manager Murray Wood. Photo: supplied, NPA NSW. Long-term forest campaigner Paula Flack displaying the Great Koala National Park jigsaw puzzle. Photo: supplied, NPA NSW. Uncle Micklo Jarrett will share knowledge of caring for nature and Gumbaynggirr Country. […]

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Sunday Sounds continues with timeless tribute to Bacharach and David Multi award-winning artist Dorian Mode. Photo: supplied, City of Coffs Harbour.
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Sunday Sounds continues with timeless tribute to Bacharach and David

FOLLOWING a sold-out opening concert, “Celebrating The Seekers – 60 Years” with Keith Potger, Sunday Sounds returns to the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre with another afternoon of music steeped in nostalgia, storytelling and connection. On Sunday 26 April at 2pm, acclaimed musician and writer Dorian Mode and his trio bring to the […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Let your young ocean lover become an animal carer for a day The hands-on program gives participants a real glimpse into the world of marine wildlife care.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Let your young ocean lover become an animal carer for a day

The hands-on program gives participants a real glimpse into the world of marine wildlife care. The hands-on program gives participants a real glimpse into the world of marine wildlife care. The hands-on program gives participants a real glimpse into the world of marine wildlife care. IF you’re looking for a school holiday activity that’s equal […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Autumn school holidays at Yarrila Arts and Museum this April RELICS is an immersive exhibition combining vintage objects with intricate LEGO® worlds. Photos: Auckland Museum.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Autumn school holidays at Yarrila Arts and Museum this April

RELICS is an immersive exhibition combining vintage objects with intricate LEGO® worlds. Photos: Auckland Museum. RELICS is an immersive exhibition combining vintage objects with intricate LEGO® worlds. Photos: Auckland Museum. VISIT Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) this school holidays and experience RELICS: A New World Rises, an immersive exhibition combining vintage objects with intricate LEGO® […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Nature, business and wellbeing converge for special Coffs Coast evening The film is a love letter to the Coffs Coast, bringing together Traditional Owners, marine scientists, conservationists and local business people around the extraordinary natural world on our doorstep.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Nature, business and wellbeing converge for special Coffs Coast evening

THE Coffs Coast’s extraordinary natural landscape is taking centre stage in April when the National Parks Association NSW Coffs Coast Branch hosts a free community evening celebrating the region’s unique position as NSW’s first certified ECO Destination. “Whispers of Wilderness: Voices for Our Coast” will be held at the Jetty Theatre on Monday 13 April […]

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Flickerfest presents three big nights of short films Odd Socks is set in a world where humans and sock-monsters coexist. Photo: Flickerfest.
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Flickerfest presents three big nights of short films

Odd Socks is set in a world where humans and sock-monsters coexist. Photo: Flickerfest. Baby Shower is a dark comedy about family friendship and an unexpected happening. Photo: Flickerfest. CELEBRATING 35 years in 2026, Flickerfest remains Australia’s premier Academy-qualifying and BAFTA-recognised short film festival, showcasing A-list shorts selected from a record-breaking 3,700-plus entries. Flickerfest returns […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Creative Bellingen Shire open for visitors Kayakers on the Bellinger River.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Creative Bellingen Shire open for visitors

THE Bellingen Shire is known for its creativity, natural beauty and strong community spirit. While the region navigates temporary road disruptions, its towns and businesses remain open and ready to welcome locals and visitors alike. Dorrigo remains accessible via the west and from Coffs Harbour via Coramba Road and Eastern Dorrigo Way, which are fully […]

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Duo Aki to explore ‘before/now/after’ at Coffs Con Duo Aki explore the intersection of Australian and Japanese classical and contemporary music. Photo: supplied.
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Duo Aki to explore ‘before/now/after’ at Coffs Con

ONE of Australia’s most exciting alternative classical ensembles, Duo Aki, will present its “before/now/after” project at the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium on Sunday 22 March. Duo Aki (ジュオ秋), featuring Coffs Con alum Eden Annesley (violin/looper pedal) and Lola Schuele (saxophone/shakuhachi), explores the intersection of Australian and Japanese classical and contemporary music. The Con will host […]

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Theatre production taking Banjo’s story across regional NSW Contemporary dancers Bejae Ingate and Steph Maddren. Photo: supplied.
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Theatre production taking Banjo’s story across regional NSW

Contemporary dancers Bejae Ingate and Steph Maddren. Photo: supplied. Tim Maddren and Mat Brooker tell the story of ‘The Man From Snowy River. Photo: supplied. THE crew from Got Ya Back Productions is weaving their way through Banjo Paterson country this week, as they begin a NSW run of their theatrical production, “BANJO”. The musical […]

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