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 […]
Joe Chindamo. Photo: Olivia Chindamo. 2MBS Sydney Jazz presenter Deborah Evans. IN a musical coup, Coffs Harbour Music Society is hosting one of the best jazz pianists in the world, as Joe Chindamo performs at John Paul College Theatre on Saturday 11 July. “Our jazz-loving audiences will flock to this concert,” the music mociety’s president, […]
THIS NAIDOC Week, experience a breathtaking celebration of culture, connection and Country as award-winning Na Djinang Circus presents Arterial at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre on Saturday, 11 July. An invigorating and deeply moving performance, Arterial explores the powerful connections between First Nations people, their ancestors and the land. Through extraordinary acrobatics […]
People gathered at a Whispers of Wilderness event at the Botanic Garden.
Uncle Micklo at a recent Whispers of Wilderness event at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour. People gathered at a Whispers of Wilderness event at the Botanic Garden. Whispers of Wilderness project team members Paula Flack and Liz Jeremy. PEOPLE on the Coffs Coast tend to love it to pieces, and there […]
‘Sentimental Value’ is one of the acclaimed movies on the Jetty Flicks program.
WINTER is here and so is the rain. While staying inside until spring is certainly one option, a far better one is settling in for the upcoming film season at Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre. Bringing together a rich and wide-ranging program across Jetty Flicks, special event screenings and National Theatre Live, the season celebrates […]
