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 […]
From left, City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Murray Wood, Mayor Nikki Williams, Economic Development and Tourism Section Leader Nicole McLennan, Sector Development Coordinator Lewis Belling, State Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, and Business NSW Mid North Coast Regional Director Rod Barnaby.
Coffs stars on regional business awards honour roll
A COLLABORATIVE marketing initiative led by the City of Coffs Harbour was recognised with a major trophy at the 2026 Business NSW Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards. Hosted in Coffs Harbour for the first time, the Coffs Coast Aviation Partnership & Regional Visitor Economy Collective entry took out top prize in the Outstanding Visitor […]
Lorraine Penn finalist in Rotary’s Inspirational Women Awards
Rotary District Governor Shane Burette congratulates award finalist Lorraine Penn. Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards finalist Lorraine Penn, from Coffs Harbour. LORRAINE Penn, career advocate and long-time volunteer for positive reforms in women’s and mother’s issues, founder of Coffs Harbour Older Women’s Network, has been named a finalist in the Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards (RIWA). On […]
State’s historic wooden bridges subject to review
THE State’s historic timber truss bridges are in the spotlight, and potentially the cross-hairs, of a Transport for NSW review into the management of these structures and their place in modern road networks. Today, Transport for NSW manages, maintains and preserves 27 historic timber truss bridges across the state dating from 1880 to 1930. “Steeped […]
Rescued green turtle Kadabra released back into the sea
When Kadabra was found, the team thought she had already passed away. Photo: Ryan Pereira. It took five people to carry the 100kg turtle onto the beach. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. After a month of critical care, Kadabra was released back into the ocean. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. KADABRA, the green sea turtle, has been released back […]
Cattai Wetlands open after extended closure
ONE of the Myall Coast’s most valued natural attractions, the Cattai Wetlands and its iconic boardwalk network, has reopened following an extended closure brought about by significant damage during the May 2025 flood event. Following the successful completion of repair works, the boardwalks are now safe and accessible, allowing residents and visitors to once again […]
Breast Cancer Buddies founder Ruth Cooper handing out pink lady silhouettes for the first Field of Women held in Coffs Harbour in 1996.
Breast Cancer Buddies support group celebrates three decades of connection
BREAST cancer support group, Breast Cancer Buddies, founded in Coffs Harbour in 1996, turns 30 this year. The milestone will be celebrated with the group’s members inviting all women in the community to enjoy an afternoon tea and fashion parade next month. “Our Bloom Again afternoon will include fabulous fashions on the field with Lisa […]
Pine Creek activist sentenced
ON Wednesday September 16th, Vivien, aged 22, appeared at the Coffs Harbour Courthouse and pleaded guilty to five charges arising from her actions which halted logging operations in Pine Creek State Forest on 25 June. Vivien locked herself onto log harvesting machinery, halting logging for hours in the State Forest. She said, “While I accept […]
Free food distribution in Coffs Harbour set to expand to accommodation for the homeless
Simon Remana, organiser of Coffs Harbour Community Service free food. Photo: Sharon Jane. Distributing food at the Park Avenue car park entry, Coffs Harbour. Photo: Sharon Jane Backpackers are among those receiving free food at Coffs. Photo: Sharon Jane. Helping hands distributing food in Coffs Harbour. Photo: Sharon Jane. COFFS HARBOUR Community Service offers free […]
Snakes awaken as spring temperatures soar
Reptile World Coffs Harbour founder Steve McEwan with his right-hand-man, son Matt. A carpet python’s immense muscular strength. Almost four meters long, this carpet python is shedding its skin. An Eastern Brown snake observed in Bagawa State Forest. TEMPERATURES into the mid and high 20s across New South Wales, right at the turn of the […]
