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 […]
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 […]
Duo Aki explore the intersection of Australian and Japanese classical and contemporary music. Photo: supplied.
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 […]
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 […]
City of Coffs Harbour celebrating seniors with diverse event program
FROM an insider’s tour of Karangi Dam to a free classical concert in the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, older residents are set to celebrate in style at this year’s NSW Seniors Festival. Held from 2-15 March under the theme Live Life in Colour, the City of Coffs Harbour’s program features a vibrant mix of […]
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Learn bush navigation skills with Coffs Coast NPA
A BUSHWALKING Navigation Workshop will be run for National Parks Association NSW (NPA) members on Sunday, 15 March within Bongil-Bongil National Park. “Do you want to go walking off the beaten track without getting lost?” said Lyn McRae, the Voluntary Bushwalking Co-ordinator for the NPA’s Coffs Coast Branch. “NPA NSW is running a day workshop […]
ADVERTISING FEATURE: A year of theatre up for grabs
THE launch of Jetty Memorial Theatre’s 2026 Season Program comes with a show-stopping bonus: the chance to win a year of theatre. To celebrate the new season, one lucky entrant will take home eight double passes to select JMT touring performances across 2026, delivering a full year of memorable nights at the theatre. Entering the […]
Finding the ‘right time’ to make the move
The Shoreline and surrounds. The Shoreline interior. Laine and Jim by the pool. Laine and Jim enjoy a read in the library. LAINE and Jim Down have called The Shoreline home for just over three years, but the decision to move into Coffs Harbour’s most exclusive retirement living estate was one they had been quietly […]
Support at Home: delivering simpler, personalised care for older Australians
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. […]
Coffs Neuro Physio, moving well at every age
Exercise support. Support bars for people. Exercise equipment. AGE brings experience, perspective, and resilience, but it can also bring new physical challenges. As we get older, age itself becomes a risk factor for many neurological conditions and for falls, even in people who’ve never had a diagnosis. Add a neurological condition into the mix, and […]
