Mountain biking is one of the many activities in the GKNP. Photo: NPWS.
THE National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has addressed all councils in the footprint of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). Its key message is how access will be maintained and improved for most current users. City of Coffs Harbour councillor Tony Judge said the most notable aspect of the presentation was “their willingness to […]
(L-R) Penny Westman, Gurmesh Singh MP, Sherrie Rutherford, Mayor Nikki Williams and City of Coffs Harbour Project Manager Andrew Gray.
EMERALD Beach residents are celebrating another milestone in the construction of their long-awaited Community Pavilion. The pouring of a concrete slab this week marked a major step toward completion of the new space for recreation, gatherings and events. The project has been made possible through a $29,632 NSW Community Building Partnership grant, secured by the […]
THE Community Transport Company (TCTC) has taken out top honours in two recognition award programs. TCTC was named Outstanding Community Organisation at this year’s Business NSW Awards, and Large Community Transport Provider of the Year at the Community Transport Organisation (CTO) Conference in Orange. These accolades recognise its vital role across the Coffs Coast and […]
The 2025 Woman of the Year Award presentation. Photo: IWD Committee.
NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) Coffs Coast Woman of the Year Award. The honour celebrates exceptional women in the region who have shown innovation, dedication, and a significant contribution to empowering the local community. Since its inception by the IWD Planning Committee in 2015, the award has recognised women from […]
A plaque from the 1923 Woolgoolga and District Great War Memorial. Photo: Graeme Bray.
IN supporting the reinstatement of the 1923 Woolgoolga and District Great War Memorial, members of the Northern Beaches Residents Association (NBRA) are encouraging the community to look beyond the three suggested sites. A City of Coffs Harbour’s (COCH) Have Your Say survey about the location closes this Sunday, 9 November. While NBRA members are pleased […]
Lifeline North Coast Centre Supervisor Lyn Anderson, NSW Lifeline North Coast Volunteer of the Year Declan and General Manager, Lifeline North Coast Angela Martin.
COFFS Harbour volunteer Declan has taken out the top state award for NSW at the Lifeline Australia Volunteer of the Year Awards. Named NSW Volunteer of the Year for 2025, Declan’s journey with Lifeline began as a psychology student looking to grow his skills and give back. What he found was a community, a purpose, […]
The Big Banana was lit up blue especially for Beatrix.
Beatrix has faced her many challenges with a smile. The Big Banana was lit up blue especially for Beatrix. WHEN tiny Beatrix “Bea” Lambert arrived in December 2023, she weighed just 887 grams. Born at only 26 weeks and diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy, chronic lung disease, microcephaly, cortical visual impairment, and severe dysphagia, Bea […]
Pink Silk Trust’s Amanda Martin and Craig Leece with Australian Cancer Research Foundation’s Victoria Bonsey.
LOCAL charity the Pink Silks Trusts (PST), has donated $10,000 to the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF), whose mission is to create a world without cancer by backing bold, lifesaving cancer research. The donation, raised through events organised by a team of eight hard-working volunteers, will help to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment for kidney […]
The headspace team: Emily, Taz, Geordy, Janene, and Sharleen.
The headspace team: Emily, Taz, Geordy, Janene, and Sharleen. headspace Day event in City Square Coffs Harbour. Geordy, Sharleen, Dr Alayne, Cecelia, Emily, Cindy and Suzanne on headspace Day. HEADSPACE Coffs Harbour celebrated “headspace Day” on 9 October with a fun, interactive community event in Coffs Central City Square. The event, in partnership with Lady […]
Principal Solicitor TB Law Manny Wood, legal column writer for Coffs Coast News Of The Area.
Principal Solicitor TB Law Manny Wood, legal column writer for Coffs Coast News Of The Area. The first Hypo column published in the Advocate on 14 September 2013. THE 600th Hypothetical (Hypo) legal column by Principal Solicitor TB Law Manny Wood, was published in Coffs Coast News Of The Area on 24 October. Mr Wood’s […]
