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The annual Salvation Army Coffs Harbour Toy Run is revving up for its Christmas ride

Mid North Coast NSW Harley Owners group director Justin Owens (left) with Coffs Harbour Salvation Army Officer Major/Pastor Mr Andrew Van Gaalen and Officer/Pastor Jeanette Van Gaalen. Mid North Coast NSW Harley Owners group director Justin Owens (left) with Coffs Harbour Salvation Army Officer Major/Pastor Mr Andrew Van Gaalen and Officer/Pastor Jeanette Van Gaalen. THE […]

Community, Health, Local News

Falling headfirst down the stairs provides hard-felt lesson in fall prevention

Woolgoolga resident Judy Jackson ups the ante in falls prevention. Woolgoolga resident Judy Jackson ups the ante in falls prevention. WHEN Falls Prevention educator Judy Jackson fell headfirst down the stairs at home, she landed with relief that she had not broken anything in her body. “I teach falls prevention and consider myself fit, active […]

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Nambucca Valley recognised in Nanga Mai Awards

Dee-Jae McLeod, winner of the Secondary Outstanding Achievement in Public Speaking award. Photo: DET. Killara Hughes, who won the Primary Outstanding Achievement in Public Speaking award. Photo: DET. TWO students from Macksville have been recognised for public speaking at the 21st annual Nanga Mai Awards, which celebrate excellence in Aboriginal education across NSW, on Wednesday, […]

Coffs Coast, Community, Local News, Regional

Critically endangered Bonville leafless orchid discovered at Boambee, formerly only found in Bonville

Coffs botanist Nick Lambert in Boambee, at the second location in the world where the Bonville leafless orchid has been found. Coffs botanist Nick Lambert in Boambee, at the second location in the world where the Bonville leafless orchid has been found. Coffs botanist Nick Lambert in Boambee, at the second location in the world […]

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Nominations open for 2027 International Women’s Day Coffs Coast Woman of the Year Award

The 2026 IWD Coffs Coast Woman of the Year Award presentation. Photo: Renee Rossi of Mad Love Photography. 2026 finalists Kymberlei Goodacre, Berry Jones, Nicola Mackie, Angela Martin and Penny Westman. Photo: Renee Rossi of Mad Love Photography. Terrific trio of 2026 Nicola Mackie (Runner-up), Angela Martin (Winner), Penny Westman (Runner-Up). Photo: Renee Rossi of […]

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Sue Higginson joins Tuckers Nob Vigil

NSW Greens MP and spokesperson for the Environment, Sue Higginson, joined more than 70 people who gathered at Tuckers Nob State Forest near Gleniffer to demand an immediate halt to logging and protection of the forest’s cultural and environmental values. The vigil was held by Gumbaynggirr Elders and local forest defenders as areas of Tuckers […]

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Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk milestone reached

THE Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk has reached a major construction milestone, with five bridges now installed across remote areas of Dorrigo National Park. Once complete, the State Government says the $21 million Great Walk will offer a first-class hiking experience that encourages visitors to spend more time in the region, supporting local communities and sustainable […]

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Free community movie night in Coffs to mark International Day of People with Disability

KEY Community Group will host a free community movie night in Coffs Harbour on Saturday 5 December to mark International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD). The event will be held at Key Community’s business on West High Street, Key Community’s Chief Executive Officer Jodi Wood said. “International Day of People with Disability is such […]

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Local women to rally for home birth insurance exemption

WOMEN, midwives and families will gather at the Jetty Foreshore in Coffs Harbour on Saturday, 21 November at 10.30am, as part of a National Day of Rallies to call on the federal government to act before women lose access to homebirth with a private midwife. The insurance exemption that allows private midwives to attend homebirths […]

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Make sun safety part of your everyday routine this summer

AS the summer months approach, Healthy North Coast is encouraging people across Mid North Coast and Northern NSW to make sun protection part of their everyday routine, to help reduce their risk of skin cancer. The region has the highest melanoma rates in NSW, highlighting the importance of protecting skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation and […]