THE Coffs Coast Waste Services App is now live and free to download on either the App Store or Google Play. While much of the information on household waste and recycling services has been available on the council’s website, having access to an app makes a quick check easy for those with a mobile phone. […]

TWO teenagers have been charged after illegal tobacco worth more than $500,000 was found when a truck crashed near Grafton on Sunday. About 4am on Sunday 4 May, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Tucabia, 25km east of Grafton, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attended and found […]

MOTORISTS are getting their first experiences driving on the new Coffs Harbour bypass. In the early hours of 1 May the barricades were moved across to allow northbound motorists to drive on a section of the bypass for the first time. The section from Charlesworth Bay Road and the new Luke Bowen Pedestrian Bridge is […]

Bob with daughter Alexa serving the pancakes their customers loved. Valued staff member Amanda serving happy customers. The van has been a landmark at the Jetty over the years. AFTER years of turning “perfect pillows of love” and winning the hearts (and stomachs) of locals and visitors, the much-loved Fozzie’s Mini Pancakes van is preparing […]

The late Betty Tolhurst. Betty Tolhurst (right) with the hospital’s Christmas stocking fundraiser. Betty and Keith Tolhurst. MUCH respected and beloved local-born businesswoman Betty Tolhurst, was laid to rest on Thursday 1 May at Hogbin Drive Crematorium. Tributes galore have been shared for a woman who never spoke a bad word about anyone – or […]

ACHIEVEMENT Awards have been presented to Coffs Coast seniors in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the community. The 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards provide an opportunity for MPs and communities to recognise the seniors that help make their community a diverse, active and inspiring place to live. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh […]

GIINGANA Gumbaynggirr Freedom School (GGFS) has received a funding boost to support the construction of new classrooms. The BCU Bank grant will support the education of the first children to attend years seven and eight at the school. [membership level=”1″ show_noaccess=”true”] The partnership between BCU and the Freedom School aims to boost Year 12 completion […]

VIEW NSW members have celebrated the 65th anniversary of the club’s founding during an afternoon tea hosted by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley AC KC. VIEW stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women and is a national organisation and support network bringing women together to enjoy social activities and develop skills. VIEW’s 13,000 members […]

LOCAL diver and underwater photographer Dr Mark Spencer spoke to an audience of 90 people at the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC) Coffs Harbour on Thursday night, 20 March. It was part of the centre’s Marine Discovery series, which is free and open to the public. [membership level=”1″ show_noaccess=”true”] Dr Spencer’s presentation, “Sea Yarns – […]

MORE Australians could get help to purchase homes but opponents of an expanded scheme say they would rather use their retirement funds than share with the government. Changes to the Labor government’s Help to Buy scheme will lift income and price caps for first homebuyers sharing equity with the government. [membership level=”1″ show_noaccess=”true”] Single parents […]