Foreshores For All Inc. hopes supporters will sign up. Photo: Foreshores For All Inc. Foreshores For All Inc. hopes supporters will sign up. Photo: Foreshores For All Inc. THE Foreshores Community group has become incorporated as Foreshore For All Inc. A spokesperson for the group said, “Incorporation will enable the Foreshore For All campaign to […]
Four young outstanding musicians from Coffs Coast to shine at Bravissimo 2026
FOUR outstanding Year 12 musicians from Coffs Harbour schools will perform at the sold-out matinee concert for Bravissimo 2026, “Long Way to the Top”. They will take to the Glasshouse Theatre stage in Port Macquarie on Tuesday, 17 February, in the prestigious regional HSC concert, having been selected from the best Year 12 music performers. […]
Council says Moonee roads, roundabout adequate for years to come
THE existing roundabout on Moonee Beach Road and the Moonee Beach Estate’s associated road network will be adequate for the next 20 years or so, says a report to City of Coffs Harbour Council. Councillor Paul Amos unsuccessfully proposed a motion at the council’s 29 January ordinary meeting. The motion asked the council to support […]
Coffs Council seeks to reinvest $300m GKNP carbon credits locally
COFFS Harbour City Council Council unanimously supported a motion by Councillor Jonathan Cassell at its meeting on 29 January. The motion supports, in principle, the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) carbon method, recognising its economic potential and environmental benefits when applied to the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP). Council resolved to note that carbon […]
Coffs councillors vote to sell former administration building
CITY of Coffs Harbour’s former council administration building at 2-4 Castle Street will be placed on the open market for sale. The two-storey building, which is currently vacant, was constructed in 1983 and served as the council’s main administration building until the opening of the $82 million Yarilla Place in September 2023. The matter was […]
Coffs Coast locals encouraged to walk to work for mental health campaign
WALK to Work Day will take place on Friday, 26 March, encouraging Australians to build more walking into their daily routines while raising funds for better mental health outcomes nationwide. The annual campaign, led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, highlights the physical and mental health benefits of walking and this year supports the Black […]
Australian Bureau of Statistics hiring 2,700 Field Managers for the 2026 Census
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is recruiting more than 2,700 Field Managers to help deliver the 2026 Census, providing job opportunities on the Coffs Coast. The roles form a critical part of the Census workforce, supporting communities across Australia to take part in one of the nation’s most important data collections. Field Managers will […]
Coffs Harbour’s Brelsford Park on Australia Day
Coffs Harbour Rotary’s Paul Keon and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh. Lifeline North Coast Ambassador Ian “Eno” Taylor and Cr Cath Fowler. Sawtellian of the Year Maureen Darby and her mum Senior Citizen of the Year Lorraine Kaempfel. Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums. Uncle Richard Widders and North Coast Regional Landcare’s Larry Langman. Coffs […]
Catherine Yeomans works to improve housing affordability and accessibility. Photo: Catherine Yeomans.
Champions of Coffs Coast and Nambucca Valley awarded Order of Australia medals
Catherine Yeomans works to improve housing affordability and accessibility. Photo: Catherine Yeomans. John Ainsworth devoted 32 years to the Nambucca Valley Council. Photo: John Ainsworth. Barry Nicholls is a Life Member of The Axemen. Photo: Barry Nicholls. Lyn Anderson continues to work with Lifeline. Photo: @LifelineNorthCoast. The familiar faces waving the flag for the Coffs […]
Bellingen honours local heroes and achievements
Bellingen’s Citizen Of the Year, Susan Lumsdaine. Young Citizen of the Year Myra Sibanda. Recipients of the group Arts and Culture Award, Budaabung Bari Dance. THE Bellingen Shire’s 2026 Community Awards were marked by a night of celebration, connection and recognition. Held on Friday in the Bellingen Memorial Hall, the event was hosted by Mayor […]
