THE “Red Rock Rummage: Fashion Meets Fundraising” event has been launched to raise money for new chairs for the community hall. Bookings for stalls close on 11 December and the Rummage takes place on Sunday 11 January. “Our goal is to purchase 80 new chairs so we can properly fit out our hall,” said Red […]
Marchers step up to Reclaim the Night
The Reclaim the Night march in Coffs Harbour. Community members came together to raise awareness of nighttime safety. THE Coffs Harbour “Reclaim the Night” march was well supported on Friday, 21 November, with more than 50 locals taking to the streets to demand an end to all forms of violence against women and children. The […]
Coffs spotters record most species in the Great Southern Bioblitz
This Bumblebee Shrimp was spotted in the Woolgoolga rockpools. Photo Lillian Clementine. An uncommon small-headed fly (Pterodontia davisi) at Never Never. There have been only eight recorded sightings in Australia. Photo Nick Lambert. This Bolas Spider was found in a Boambee backyard. Photo Alesha Teitzel. This Hermit Crab from Sandy Beach is only known by […]
Key Community Group renews partnership with Bus Stop Films
BUS Stop Films, the award-winning social enterprise disrupting the film industry, has renewed its partnership with Key Community Group to continue delivering its transformative Accessible Filmmaking Program in Coffs Harbour from 2026. The Saturday filmmaking classes will start in late January at Key Community Group’s extensive, accessible premises on West High Street. Since establishing in […]
Kororo Public School raises $9,800 in prizes
A RAFFLE has been launched to support a wellbeing officer role at Kororo Public School, with almost $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. The Kororo Public School P&C’s “Support Kororo, Win Big!” raffle will be drawn on Wednesday, 17 December. Entries close at 4pm that day. It’s the local school P&C’s biggest community raffle […]
Young Women in Leadership finalists with Zonta Coffs Harbour members Jenny Wiseman, Robyn Gray, Lisa Bunch and Moira Scerri.
Zonta awards dinner celebrates young leaders of the future
Young Women in Leadership finalists with Zonta Coffs Harbour members Jenny Wiseman, Robyn Gray, Lisa Bunch and Moira Scerri. Winner of the Young Women in Leadership Award, Laura McNeil of Bellingen High School, with sponsor David Funnell. Winner of the Zonta District 24 AAYIW Award, Charlie Knight of Bishop Druitt College and her mother, Emma […]
Committee to investigate service delivery in regional NSW
A PARLIAMENTARY committee has launched an inquiry into the delivery of government-funded services in regional NSW. The Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development will investigate the “oversight, management and accountability of service provision” in the state’s regions. The Committee will look into issues such as: ● current performance measurements, accountability mechanisms, monitoring metrics, and […]
Joint President of Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Trisha Herraman (second from left) presents a recognition certificate to Coffs Harbour Health Campus paediatricians Dr Stephanie White and Dr Clare Dunn and Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager Lisa Hammond.
Running Festival donation to young patients at Coffs Harbour Health Campus
CHILDREN receiving treatment at Coffs Harbour Health Campus will soon benefit from a new specialised chair thanks to a $7500 donation raised through the annual Coffs Harbour Running Festival. The funds, part of a broader community effort led by the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour, will support the hospital’s new Paediatric Ambulatory Care Service (PACS), […]
CHOWN coordinator Lorraine Penn with 2025 Young Citizen of the Year Nathan Armstrong, Mayor Nikki Williams, UTS Assoc. Prof. Bhuva Narayan and Dr Moira Scerri.
Smart tech workshops support ageing in place
COFFS Harbour Older Women’s Network (CHOWN) has hosted a Smart Tech workshop to help people ageing in their own homes live safely and independently. Delivered by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) through the Trustworthy Digital Society Project, the sessions gave participants the opportunity to explore smart devices such as voice assistants, lighting controls, and […]
Coffs Harbour Women’s Shed members Rosemary Hansen, Alex Miller and Lexie Clark with Warrina CEO Charlotte Young (second from right).
Coffs community tucked in to Women’s Shed BBQ fundraiser
THE Coffs Harbour Women’s Shed Project hosted a successful community BBQ fundraiser on Friday 7 November, raising $913 to support Warrina Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services. A top-up donation made by Coffs Harbour Lions Club rounded it up to $1000. Held on the front lawn at their new headquarters, 41 Gordon Street, the event […]
