November 6, 2026
Councils call for stronger powers to curb tobacconist spread 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.
Community, Health, Local News

Councils call for stronger powers to curb tobacconist spread

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 […]

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Cancer community ladies go fly fishing Participants, organisers and instructors at the fly fishing event. Photo: Johnny Wilson.
Community, Health, Local News

Cancer community ladies go fly fishing

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 […]

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Crafting, a movie and activism From left, Stephanie Sims, Susanne Young and Anita Tang were delighted with their second event. Photo: Anita Tang.
Community, Local News

Crafting, a movie and activism

AFTER a successful event in July, more than 90 ‘makers’ again turned Sawtell Cinema into a craft room. Knitting needles clicked, paintbrushes daubed and a basket materialised on the  night of Wednesday, 28 October, as  creatives filled Sawtell Cinema for the second Makers’ Movie Night. The house lights were dimmed so people could knit, crochet, […]

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Coffs Combined Probus celebrates 50 years of Probus in Australia Pat Conaghan MP, Club President Shauna Biffin, Senator Matt Canavan and Mayor Nikki Williams.
Community, Local News

Coffs Combined Probus celebrates 50 years of Probus in Australia

Pat Conaghan MP, Club President Shauna Biffin, Senator Matt Canavan and Mayor Nikki Williams. Flautist Ila Greenaway and Club Treasurer Bob Chambers. COFFS Harbour Combined Probus Club hosted a morning tea on 21 October at Sawtell RSL to mark the 50th anniversary of Probus in Australia. Guests included Senator Mat Canavan, Leader of the National […]

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Country Women’s Association North Coast Group 79th Annual Meeting and Conference held in Coffs Harbour
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Country Women’s Association North Coast Group 79th Annual Meeting and Conference held in Coffs Harbour

NORTH Coast Group Country Women’s Association (CWA) President Leonie Saunders welcomed 65 members to the 79th Annual Meeting and Conference at the Salvation Army Hall in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 21 October. “CWA is the glue that holds many small towns together,” said Mrs Saunders. The meeting was officially opened by immediate past president of […]

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Bellingen council launches The Bowerhouse Library of Things The Bowerhouse Library of Things is located in the Bowerhouse Community Reuse Centre at the Raleigh Waste Management Centre. Photo: BSC.
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Bellingen council launches The Bowerhouse Library of Things

The Bowerhouse Library of Things is located in the Bowerhouse Community Reuse Centre at the Raleigh Waste Management Centre. Photo: BSC. Siobhan from The Full Circle Collective checks out the new Bowerhouse Library of Things. Photo: BSC. BELLINGEN Shire residents and neighbouring regions will soon have a new way to save money, share resources, and […]

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Information session for Coffs Harbour council candidates The information session will be held at Yarrila Place, Coffs Harbour. Photo: Rob Cleary/Seen Australia.
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Information session for Coffs Harbour council candidates

THE City of Coffs Harbour will give prospective by-election candidates an inside look at what it’s really like to be a Councillor in Coffs Harbour at a special information session on Wednesday 28 October. The one-hour session, to be held from 5.30pm to 6.30pm in the River Oak Room at Yarrila Place, will focus on […]

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