WHETHER headed down to the Williams River or hitching up for a trip to Lostock Dam, the NSW Police Marine Area Command is asking fishers from Dungog and surrounds to complete a check of their vessels before heading out. “A few minutes spent preparing before departure to ensure your vessel is suitable, seaworthy and prepared […]
Just some of the tradies and workers from Coffs Harbour Baptist Church working on mission in Grafton.
Just some of the tradies and workers from Coffs Harbour Baptist Church working on mission in Grafton. From a barren slope to a landscaped play area. From a barren slope to a landscaped play area. The two Baptist Church members mingle in work. In the church’s pantry shop Phoenix Madrid, Sebastian Cole and Tobias McManus […]
Conferee Sien Tedjo receiving her citizenship certificate from Mayor Nikki Williams and local MP Gurmesh Singh. Conferees, family and friends celebrate at the end of the ceremony. Selma Nayif has embraced the Coffs Coast lifestyle. Family Parinder Kaur, Rupinderjit Thindal, and their daughter Harsanjh celebrate their choice to live in Australia. A ROOM of more […]
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 […]
A logging truck was brought to a standstill. Photo: Supplied.
BELLINGEN’S main street was blocked on Wednesday 7 October, by a group of young protesters. The protest coincided with the opening of the 2026 National Forestry Symposium in Canberra, where officials, government bodies and organisations gathered to discuss “social license” and “effective engagement” within the forestry industry. The protesters, self-named forest defenders, stopped traffic on […]
Transgrid's bushfire prevention helicopter patrols. Photo: Supplied.
WITH much of Australia bracing for heightened bushfire danger this summer and authorities calling for early preparations for the season ahead, Transgrid has completed its bushfire prevention throughout NSW. Transgrid’s transmission network spans 12,200km and its prevention work included extensive surveys, inspections and preventative maintenance. About half of Transgrid’s annual maintenance expenditure is directed to […]
BRUCE Weir, who was at the initial announcement of the Jetty Foreshores revitalisation proposal and has actively campaigned against it ever since, has launched another scathing Facebook attack on local and state government officials. “A decision on the foreshores is done and dusted,” Mr Weir wrote. “Despite not one senior bureaucrat or Government Minister ever […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
