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Billboard truck promotes the Great Koala National Park

A DIFFERENT approach to campaigning for forests has appeared on the streets of Coffs Harbour. A Streetfight Media truck is touring the region throughout May, promoting the establishment of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). A spokesperson for Friends of Orara East State Forest said the large mobile billboard is to remind locals and visitors […]

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Coffs Harbour’s Dorothy Jones celebrates her centenary

DOROTHY Jones will celebrate her 100th birthday on Friday 23 May, at Coffs Harbour’s Legacy Nursing Home. Daughter-in-law Irene Jones is cooking the birthday girl’s favourite carrot cake and there will be cuppas galore. “I don’t really want any fuss, but I have to admit, turning 100 is special,” Dorothy said. Dorothy was born in […]

Community

VIEW Club calls on community to support The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal

BONVILLE-Boambee VIEW Club is urging the local community to give generously to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal this year, to support thousands of children and young people with their education. The Appeal aims to raise almost $8m to support students experiencing disadvantage by providing access to proven out-of-school educational programs. It comes as a survey […]

Community, Regional

Freemason’s donation to CanDo Cancer Trust

THE Masonic Lodges and Chapters of the Coffs Harbour Clarence region recently held a district meeting at which a donation was presented to the CanDo Cancer Trust. The Trust is a local cancer charity that financially supports patients and families attending the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute. A cheque for $5500 was presented by the […]

Community, Regional

Forest campaigner promises hunger strike at NSW Parliament

A COFFS COAST grandfather says he has been left “no other option” but to undertake a hunger strike for the protection of forests. Peter Elzer has history placing his personal wellbeing on the line for causes he is passionate about. In 2023 he completed a 2048 kilometre walking journey from Melbourne to Seventeen Seventy in […]

Community, Regional

Foreshores rezoning proposal placed on public exhibition

State Government imagery of the Jetty Foreshores proposal. Photos: PDNSW. A PLANNING proposal to redevelop the Jetty Foreshores precinct has been placed on public exhibition, with Coffs Coast residents invited to have their say. To support residents to share their views, a webinar will be held on Tuesday 27 May 2025 from 6-7:30 pm, with […]

Community

Substantial’ opposition to reduced meeting frequency

CITY of Coffs Harbour councillor Tony Judge has highlighted “substantial community opposition” to a proposal to adjust the frequency of Council meetings from fortnightly to monthly. Currently, Ordinary Council meetings are held generally on the second and fourth Thursday of each month (February to December). Under the proposed change, the elected Council would meet generally […]

Community, Regional

Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre Celebrates its volunteer heroes

AS AUSTRALIA marks Neighbourhood Centre Week between 12–18 May and gears up for National Volunteer Week between 20–26 May, Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre is taking the opportunity to honour the backbone of its operations – its dedicated volunteers. “Neighbourhood Centres exist to deliver local solutions that help communities thrive, and at the heart of ours are […]

Community, Regional

‘Volunteers make everything we do possible’, says Lifeline North Coast

Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. THIS National Volunteer Week, May 19-25, Lifeline North Coast is recognising the individual and collective contributions of all the volunteers who ensure that every Australian has access to hope and connection […]

Community, Entertainment, Event

Tea Time with Breast Cancer Buddies Support Group

THE Breast Cancer Buddies Support Group in Coffs Harbour is hosting a “Tea, Treats and Togetherness” event at the Botanic Gardens, in support of Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser. Everyone is invited to this gathering on Wednesday, 21 May from 10am to 12pm, which will bring the community together to celebrate and support the […]