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). […]
Simmo with his kids and the Red Cross Emergency Services team at the Big Banana last year.
Simmo with his kids and the Red Cross Emergency Services team at the Big Banana last year. Simmo called in to the Coffs Harbour Lifeblood Donor Centre in 2024. Red Cross Emergency Services Team Leader Judy Jackson, with Simon at the Coffs Harbour Lifeblood Donor Centre. Simmo with the Corindi SES in the Coffs Harbour […]
Sean Hayes, Program Services Manager Open Minds for Lismore and Coffs.
Sean Hayes, Program Services Manager Open Minds for Lismore and Coffs. Stan Ward spoke about his personal experience accessing mental health support at the Centre. THE Coffs Harbour Medicare Mental Health Centre has celebrated supporting nearly 500 locals in its first year of operation. The walk-in service, funded through Healthy North Coast, is located at […]
THE Waratah Gadabouts, a fundraising group for Waratah Respite Service, has celebrated 21 years of supporting the not-for-profit organisation. The anniversary was marked at the club’s July meeting at Sawtell RSL Club. where the three founding members who still attend regularly, cutting the birthday cake. Waratah Respite Services has a long and proud history of […]
Christine Courcier-Jones all smiles at the opening of Airborne.
Christine Courcier-Jones all smiles at the opening of Airborne. Infiltration (my breath/your breath) the mobile installation of Sara Bown. Lichen by Penelope Lawry. THE exhibition appropriately titled “Airborne”, currently showing at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) Coffs Harbour from 28 June to 10 August, demonstrates the synergies of artists who collaborate. Sara Bowen, Penelope Lawry […]
Taranta Festival 2024. Photo: Saskia Burmeister.
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 […]
Dunkerley family on Sawtell railway station's platform c.1955-56: David, father John Dyson Dunkerley (dec.), Christopher (current Sawtell resident), Roland (dec.). Photo by mother Jean Dunkerley (dec.).
Dunkerley family on Sawtell railway station’s platform c.1955-56: David, father John Dyson Dunkerley (dec.), Christopher (current Sawtell resident), Roland (dec.). Photo by mother Jean Dunkerley (dec.). Sawtell railway station in the 1940s. Photo supplied to Sawtell Historical Museum by Linda Knight. July 2015, as the XPT zips past Sawtell Railway Station. Photo: Christopher Dunkerley. SAWTELL […]
Grant recipient Bellingen based OzGREEN, developed Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour in 2023.
Grant recipient Bellingen based OzGREEN, developed Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour in 2023. Grant recipient Bellingen based OzGREEN, developed Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour in 2023. THE SEEDS of Renewal program is now open for grant applications from community groups. Over the past 23 years, the program has provided more than $6 million to support around 870 […]
The Volunteer Appreciation Event held at the Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre.
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 […]
Coffs Harbour’s Fire and Rescue Acting Station Officer Tim George talks with local residents about kitchen fire safety.
Coffs Harbour’s Fire and Rescue Acting Station Officer Tim George talks with local residents about kitchen fire safety. Coffs Harbour’s Fire and Rescue unit members out and about in the community. Coffs Harbour’s Fire and Rescue unit members out and about in the community. COFFS Harbour’s Fire and Rescue Acting Station Officer Tim George and […]
