A HOME is much more than bricks and mortar. It’s where life happens – where you’ve celebrated milestones, welcomed family and friends, and created memories that simply can’t be packed into moving boxes. It’s no surprise, then, that more Australians are choosing to renovate rather than relocate, investing in improvements that enhance the way they […]
AGEING well does not mean avoiding every difficulty. It means staying as active, independent and connected as possible, while adapting to changes along the way. Getting older can bring changes to strength, balance, energy, mobility and confidence. For people living with a neurological condition such as Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis or stroke, these changes may […]
Jaya and Braden.
Jaya and Braden. Ruth at the Jetty. IN November last year, the Support at Home program commenced replacing previous systems with one streamlined model that improves access and consistency across services. The Support at Home program offers a simpler, more flexible and more personalised way for older Australians to receive care in their own homes. […]
Actor Nick Hardcastle returns to Coffs for emcee gig. Members of the Coffs Harbour Support Services community in action. Members of the Coffs Harbour Support Services community in action. FOR many people living with a disability, opportunities to connect, share their stories and enjoy a night out in the community make a lasting difference. That […]
Ruth commencing her violin lessons in 1941. Ruth Egan with son Tim and grandchildren Stephanie and Jacob, who are also competent musicians. THE community is being asked to ‘keep mum’ about the upcoming concert by Coffs Harbour City Orchestra called ‘Nostalgia’, playing at Bellingen Memorial Hall on Sunday 26 July. The reason for secrecy is […]
A decade-long dream has become reality for Mitch and Georgia Walton, with the opening of Benny’s Café in the heart of Sawtell. After returning home from Sydney in 2022, the couple set out to create the neighbourhood café they had long imagined during their daily commute to work. Their vision was to establish a welcoming […]
THE Australasian Shelley Club will once again be part of the Coffs Antique & Collectors Fair, returning for its 30th year at the Coffs Harbour Showground. Hosted annually by the Coffs Harbour Collectors Club, the fair has become a well-established community event, attracting collectors and visitors from across the region and beyond. For the second […]
STEAM whistles, working machinery and the roar of chainsaws will once again bring Glenreagh to life when the Glenreagh Timber Festival returns on Saturday, 25 July. Recognised as one of the Mid North Coast’s signature country events, the festival celebrates Australia’s timber heritage while showcasing local traditions, community spirit and rural life. Festival Coordinator Rikki […]
VINTAGE glamour, smoky melodies and theatrical intrigue will take centre stage at the Coffs Harbour Conservatorium this August when The Velvet Curtain Co. presents Secrets, Lies & Alibis: A Speakeasy Experience. Featuring a cast of local performers alongside internationally experienced artists who now call the Coffs Coast home, the production combines unexpected classics with contemporary […]
THE Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel returns to the Jetty Memorial Theatre following sold-out performances in 2024 and 2025. A beautifully crafted live celebration of the music, harmonies and stories of one of the most iconic folk duos of all time, the show stars Mark Shelley and Peter O’Regan. This intimate acoustic performance captures the […]
