A handmade sign warned locals of the recent shark incident.
THE end of winter has been marked by a number of concerning shark encounters on the northern beaches of Coffs Harbour. Months after a GoPro video of a shark encounter went viral after a group of surfers were targeted by a shark at Shelleys – the backbeach of Look-At-Me-Now Headland – another incident has occurred […]
POLICE are appealing for information after a body was located at Iluka. About 10am on Saturday 23 August 2025, police were called to Ten Mile Beach, Iluka, following reports a body had been found. Officers attached to Coffs Harbour Police District attended and located the body of a 32-year-old woman. Police established a crime scene […]
Hanna Burrell, Jill Harrington and Leonie Holley at the Biggest Morning Tea event.
Coffs Harbour Trefoil Guild President Leonie Holley presenting a cheque to the Cancer Institute’s Jill Harrington at the 40th birthday event. Hanna Burrell, Jill Harrington and Leonie Holley at the Biggest Morning Tea event. The Trefoil Guild 40th birthday celebration cake. COFFS Harbour Trefoil Guild celebrated its 40th birthday with a gathering of former and […]
Sasebo and Bishop Druitt College representatives at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden.
Sasebo and Bishop Druitt College representatives at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden. Climbing and viewing from Mutton Bird Island. Climbing and viewing from Mutton Bird Island. At The Big Banana Fun Park. The Sasebo group has lunch with Mayor Nikki Williams at Donovans Surf Club. THE ties between Sasebo in Japan and Coffs Harbour […]
Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies committee members for 2025 Jenny Hallet, Heather Hardwick, Linda Friend and Helen Mears OAM.
Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies committee members for 2025 Jenny Hallet, Heather Hardwick, Linda Friend and Helen Mears OAM. Coffs Harbour Pink Lady volunteers at the hospital. Coffs Harbour Pink Lady volunteers at the hospital. Coffs Harbour Pink Lady volunteers at the hospital. COFFS Harbour Pink Ladies have donated more than $362,000 in patient comfort items […]
Mayor Nikki Williams was one of the locals who farewelled Andy and Scrubby. Photo: Leigh Watson.
Mayor Nikki Williams was one of the locals who farewelled Andy and Scrubby. Photo: Leigh Watson. Andy and Scrubby take the first of many steps. Photo: Leigh Watson. Andy’s trailer emblazoned with statistics that drive home the reality of Australia’s gambling harm. Photo: Leigh Watson. THE Coffs Yacht Club was buzzing bright and early on […]
The delegation meets Member for Clarence Richie Williamson. Photo: CCA.
MEMBERS of the Clarence Catchment Alliance are feeling optimistic after their recent meetings with state politicians. The delegation had initial discussions with Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully and Minister for Water Rose Jackson, as well as the advisors for the Minister for Environment and Heritage and the Minister for Natural Resources. Meetings […]
A standard sediment basin near Mackays Road. HES Basin near Mackays Road, Coffs Harbour. TRANSPORT for NSW is utilising a new solution to protect local waterways as the Coffs Harbour bypass project progresses. The bypass is under construction in an area with high rainfall and multiple hills and valleys, making it essential to manage water […]
ARTS Mid North Coast has launched MAKE/SPACE, a new creative initiative designed to bring art to life in unexpected places. It offers two distinct opportunities for the region’s artists. MAKE/SPACE is a program of two-week shopfront activations in which artists create, exhibit, or host workshops in public-facing spaces, while COMPACT is a small works exhibition. […]
City of Coffs Harbour’s lifeguard service might be outsourced. Photo: City of Coffs Harbour Lifeguards.
WHEN the City of Coffs Harbour’s councillors passed a motion to adopt a recommendation in a confidential report concerning lifeguard services, it triggered an angry response from the United Services Union (USU) and costly court action. The union condemned Council for “allegedly making a secret decision to outsource its Beach Lifeguard Service, without proper consultation […]
