BELLINGEN Men’s Shed has wasted no time in putting a $5000 donation from the Coffs Harbour Freemasons to good use. The donation was made possible thanks to regular fundraising by Freemasons in the Coffs Harbour area, through activities such as barbecues, along with generous support from members. A sum of $2500 was raised by local […]
Community unites to restore Tree Fern Creek for National Tree Day
Landcare’s National Tree Day planting team. Local volunteer Lorraine Davies. Tree Fern Creek gets some TLC on National Tree Day. Tree Fern Creek gets some TLC on National Tree Day. VOLUNTEERS from Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) and the wider community marked National Tree Day on Sunday 27 July by planting nearly 250 native trees, […]
Funding questions over Coffs strategy to tackle rough sleeping
COFFS Harbour City Council’s draft homelessness strategy is now open for public feedback, as debate grows over state and local funding responsibilities. The strategy outlines Council’s commitments for tackling rising rates of rough sleeping and housing insecurity in the region, in particular the unprecedented rise in people sleeping rough in public spaces. While the recent […]
Retailers call for stronger response to shoplifting surge in Coffs Harbour CBD
CBD retailers recently met with local police and the Minister Yasmin Catley. Maseh Asady, Silk Road Afghan shop owner, felt the meeting was productive. The retail precinct at the northern end of Harbour Drive is a target for shoplifters. SMALL retailers have met police to air their concerns about the growing problem of store theft […]
Spirit of the Bush’ competition returns to celebrate life on the land
RURAL Aid has launched the sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition, inviting Upper Hunter residents to share striking images that capture the strength, resilience, and beauty of life on the land. Running from 14 July to 31 August 2025, the much-loved competition provides a powerful platform for rural and regional Australians to tell […]

Coffs carer a finalist in prestigious Ageing Australia awards
THE SHORELINE Residential Aged Care’s Director of Care Aurielle Reyes, has been named a finalist in Ageing Australia’s prestigious 2025 You Are ACE! Awards. Aurielle has been recognised in the Leadership category, which honours exceptional leaders making a significant impact within the national aged care sector. The Shoreline General Manager Owen Lednor, said Aurielle’s recognition […]
Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed jamming for Parkinson’s
Men’s Shed jammers Sam Bowden, Neil Matthews, Dr Hugo Morales-Briceño, Gary Piper and Paul Pyle. Neurologist Dr Morales-Briceño joins Parkinson’s patients for a heartwarming jam session at Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed. IN A touching display of community, creativity, and connection, neurologist Dr Hugo Morales-Briceño joined a group of Parkinson’s patients for a private musical jam […]
Coffs florists join the Fred Hollows Big Run
THE owner of Freelance Flowers in Coffs Harbour, Nikki Burrell, is again rallying a team to take on “Fred’s Big Run. The month-long virtual fitness challenge is raising funds to end avoidable blindness through The Fred Hollows Foundation. Last year, Nikki and the Freelance Flowers team raised over $8000. This year, they’re aiming higher; with […]
New JP desk opens at Coffs Harbour Court House
THE Coffs Coast Justice of the Peace (JP) Association has opened a new community desk at the Coffs Harbour Courthouse – its thirteenth between Yamba and Nambucca Heads. The desk will be run by Terry Tweedie, who has over 45 years’ experience as a JP. Closed five years ago during COVID, the reopened desk will […]
Coramba meeting condemns ongoing logging
NSW GREENS MP Cate Faehrmann and Coffs Harbour councillor Jonathan Cassell joined a well-attended public gathering in Coramba last week, with local residents condemning ongoing forestry operations in nearby state forests. Attendees raised their concerns about logging at Mount Coramba, an area within the footprint of the proposed and long-awaited Great Koala National Park (GKNP). […]