CHUMS members with Dr Helen Nevell volunteering at Coffs Harbour parkrun. CHUMS members Tim Allan and Ruthvik Gundpapneni, stationed at Coffs Creek bridge. CHUMS member Brad Chong volunteers as photographer, with Hafiz Talib on North Wall. GP May Zaw and medical student Nykia Butler at Muttonbird Island. CHUMS members Darcy Singleton and Tess Wheeler volunteered […]
Faith Agugu (second from right) with Coffs Harbour Silver Sirens organisers.
FAITH Agugu was concerned that, as a psychologist, she found, increasingly, women were presenting for therapy on age-related anxiety. “Because my cultural layering on aging is very different – because we look forward to ageing, and the oldest person in the room is the most revered – aging is seen as something very positive in […]
Councils want a say in where tobacconists and vape stores can open, given the continued flourishing trade in illegal tobacco and vaping goods. Photo: ArthurHidden on Magnific.
NSW councils are calling for stronger planning powers to control where tobacconists can open and prevent clusters of outlets near schools and community facilities. With tobacconists and vape stores continuing to spread across NSW communities, councils are restating their call for the NSW Government to require council approval before new outlets can open. Local Government […]
Participants, organisers and instructors at the fly fishing event. Photo: Johnny Wilson.
Participants, organisers and instructors at the fly fishing event. Photo: Johnny Wilson. Getting the hang of the required movement. Photo: Johnny Wilson. Fun camaraderie among the participants. Photo: Johnny Wilson. She got one! Photo: Johnny Wilson. NINE ladies attended the free Fly-Casting Day for women who have experienced breast cancer on October 31, 2026 at […]
Zonta Club of Coffs Harbour presents an emergency-ready program. Team Leader of Coffs Coast Volunteer Red Cross Emergency Services Judy Jackson and Deputy Team Leader, Trish Mill. THE Zonta Club of Coffs Harbour has curated a climate action preparation event that is free for the community to attend. The morning has been planned to bring […]
Supported and safe fun on offer at the Disabled Surfers Association’s free surf days.
Supported and safe fun on offer at the Disabled Surfers Association’s free surf days. Supported and safe fun on offer at the Disabled Surfers Association’s free surf days. Supported and safe fun on offer at the Disabled Surfers Association’s free surf days. Supported and safe fun on offer at the Disabled Surfers Association’s free surf […]
Andy bumped into Lullaby from Lismore on the Eyre Highway.
Andy bumped into Lullaby from Lismore on the Eyre Highway. Andy parks his cart at the end of a gruelling day. The highway is busy and edged with gravel, making conditions tough. The Bunda Cliffs along the Great Australian Bight were a beautiful sight. ANDY has reached the Western Australian border, and after a year […]
Bellingen Swim Centre. Photo: BSC.
REFRESHED lane markings and updated pool furniture are in place at Bellingen and Dorrigo pools, which have thrown open the gates for the 2026-27 summer season. “We have been preparing both swim centres for reopening, including refreshing lane markings, updating pool furniture and generally tidying other areas around the pools,” said Brad Paterson, Community Aquatics […]
Chair of Pink Silks Trust Tanya Johnson, ACRF Philanthropy Manager Victoria Bonsey, and Pink Silks Trust’s Amanda Martin.
COFFS Harbour Pink Silks Perpetual Trust has donated $10,000 to Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) following its Pink Silks Ladies Charity Race Day. The donation continues Pink Silks Trust’s support for cancer research and its commitment to raising awareness and funds for women in the Coffs Harbour region facing cancer, long-term illness, traumatic illness or […]
Coffs Harbour fly-fisherman Allan Erkert briefs the women on the day’s program.
Coffs Harbour fly-fisherman Allan Erkert briefs the women on the day’s program. Camaraderie flourishes during the Fly-Casting Day. Each participant is buddied up with an experienced fly-fisher, here it’s Warren Anderson. A FREE Fly-Casting Day for women who have experienced breast cancer is open to applications for its annual event, which will be held on […]
