Community Archives - Page 18 of 24 - Coffs Coast News Of The Area

Community unites to support Bellinger River District Hospital

A DONATION of $123,086.72 has been handed to the Bellinger River District Hospital (BRDH) for the purchase of medical equipment, thanks to a community fundraising collaboration led by the Lions Club of Bellingen. With the goal of raising enough funds to buy an ultrasound machine and an electric wheelchair, the local Lions set about rallying […]

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Bello Council announces community grant winners

BELLINGEN Shire Council has announced the recipients of the Community Grants and Environment Levy Community Program for Round 1 of the 2025/26 financial year. At the June Ordinary Council meeting, Council approved a total of $45,144 in grant funding across four categories: the Community Support Fund, Community Event Sponsorship Fund, Creative Placemaking Fund, and the […]

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Bellingen Council thanks volunteers

BELLINGEN Shire Council formally recognised the hard work and dedication of its approximately 170 volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation Event on Thursday 19 June at the Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre. The evening brought together volunteers from across Council programs to celebrate their invaluable service to the community. Volunteers play a vital role in delivering […]

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’Hidden treasures from the Coffs Coast honoured

THE Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, a recognition program that acknowledges volunteer women and girls in regional, rural and remote NSW, has announced its 2025 recipients. Local honourees are Michelle Randall from Boambee East and Lesley Schoer from Coffs Harbour. In a joint message, Jodie Harrison MP and Tara Moriarty MLC said, “this annual tribute is […]

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Grants open for projects which improve young lives in NSW

THE Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) and Vincent Fairfax Foundation (VFFF) are inviting applications for grants of $50,000 from individuals to develop innovative ideas that enhance the lives of young people (aged 12-30) in remote, rural, and regional NSW. The grants are available through the Backing the Future program. In NSW, the program […]

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Digital tourism recognition for City of Coffs Harbour

CITY of Coffs Harbour has been named a finalist in the Tourism, Hire and Services category of the 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards. The recognition follows the launch of the Coffs Coast Explorer App and the installation of seven digital information kiosks across the Local Government Area. “These innovative digital tools have significantly enhanced […]

Community, Government

Scammers on prowl as Tax Time begins

A recently received scam email. A Commonwealth Bank infographic illustrates that Aussies are scam-aware, but a third of us still miss the clues. Image: CBA. THE clock is now ticking to get annual tax returns in before the 31 October deadline. Sadly, this window provides a veritable hunting ground for scammers, prompting warnings from the […]

Community, Government, Police

Increase in domestic violence, sexual assaults and retail theft, data shows

NEW data reveals rates of domestic violence, sexual assault and retail theft have increased in NSW over the last two years. The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released its latest report on 13 major criminal offences. Stealing from a motor vehicle was the only major offence to show a significant decline […]

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History of Bonville Reserve ‘a great read’

Mayor Nikki Williams (kneeling) with Pam Worland (seated) and members of the Sawtell Historical Society. An old advertisement for the reserve. BEFORE Ossie Sawtell created his village in 1927, people regularly picnicked at the reserve across the creek. The Sawtell Historical Society has just released a history of the reserve titled “Bonville Reserve, The Manly […]

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Community and business get behind domestic violence safe phone initiative

COFFS City Rotary, in partnership with local hotels and domestic violence agencies Warrina Women’s Refuge and Bluesky, launched the Domestic Violence (DV) Safe Phone initiative on Thursday 12 June at the Toormina Hotel. Since 2020, the charity DV Safe Phone has collected, repaired and distributed free mobile phones to domestic violence victims through their nationwide […]