FIRE and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is running its Safety Visit program during this year’s Seniors Festival (2-15 March). The visits are free and are focused on reducing the risk of fires in the home. According to Coffs Harbour Acting Station Officer Tim George, firefighters visit homes to carry out a fire risk inspection and, where […]
Mayor Nikki Williams and Dave Dunn watch a local rider get some air.
Mayor Nikki Williams and Dave Dunn watch a local rider get some air. Local families helped shape the playground design. Mayor Nikki Williams (centre, left) and Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall & Showground Facility Management Committee Chair Carole Cleary send the riders on their way at the official opening of the Ulong BMX track. ULONG’S new […]
Rotary Club of Sawtell President John Turner, Mayor Nikki Williams, exchange students Sophie Watson and Indy Evans with Youth Director Alan Freedman.
Rotary Club of Sawtell President John Turner, Mayor Nikki Williams, exchange students Sophie Watson and Indy Evans with Youth Director Alan Freedman. Exchange student Indy. Exchange student Sophie. THE Rotary Club of Sawtell hosted a celebratory dinner for its Youth Portfolio on 9 February at the Sawtell RSL Club. Two exceptional presentations were made by […]
Learning CPR.
First Aid training in Bellingen. Learning CPR. Practising pool rescues. FOR 2,000 teachers and education staff across Northern NSW, including in the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Valley Local Government Areas (LGAs), the school year began with critical professional development. Eleven trainers from Royal Life Saving’s Northern Regional Office covered over 7,200 kilometres to deliver […]
The Chair of the Conservatorium Dr Terrence Hays with Joel Breski from Pianology. Photo: supplied. The magnificent musical gift refurbished. Photo: supplied. COFFS Harbour’s music scene is about to get a major boost. A Yamaha CS9 Professional Concert grand piano has taken up residence at the Regional Conservatorium (CHRC). The instrument, gifted by Coffs Harbour […]
Around 120 stallholders attend each market.
THE flourishing Made with Love Market is back for its 15th year selling beautifully crafted handmade goods. The first of four dates in 2026, the market opens the year on Sunday 22 February at Coffs Harbour Showground Exhibition Hall. Having grown from humble beginnings with 27 stallholders, the co-founder and market organiser Alison Paul told […]
Transport for NSW is leading the project to reopen Waterfall Way. Photo: TfNSW.
COWPER MP Pat Conaghan has taken aim at Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King’s Tuesday visit to the Coffs Coast, claiming she ignored nearby communities impacted by the ongoing closure of Waterfall Way. On Monday 19 January 2026 a landslip near Gordonville Crossing was triggered by severe local rainfall, closing Waterfall Way – which links Bellingen […]
Made With Love Market. Made With Love Market. Made With Love Market. Made With Love Market. THE flourishing Made with Love Market is back for its 15th year selling beautifully crafted handmade goods. The first of four dates in 2026, the market opens the year on Sunday 22 February at Coffs Harbour Showground Exhibition Hall. […]
A couple of young students showing off their creative flair. The design brief offers plenty of scope. Snippets from the day/night garden. EXCITEMENT is already building around a Northern Beaches of Coffs Harbour community initiative to celebrate and share the true meaning of Easter. The Easter Paper Sculpture 2026 involves a […]
Enid Lambeth and her birthday cake, topped with a rarely-seen 104. Enid is the oldest resident of Mater Christi in Toormina. ENID Lambeth can proudly boast being the oldest resident of Mater Christi in Toormina. At 104, she certainly deserved all the well-wishes that came her way during her birthday celebrations on 30 January. Born […]
