THE Dalgety Street footbridge in Woolgoolga has opened to the community. City of Coffs Harbour says the “challenging” project was delivered within budget and has produced a “visually stunning result”. The bridge snakes across Woolgoolga Creek, connecting West Woolgoolga to Dalgety and Nash streets, providing faster and easier access to the town’s CBD and beach. […]

THE winners of a prestigious national art competition will be unveiled during a gala awards night at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Yarrila Place on Saturday, 6 September. “STILL: National Still Life Award” is Yarrila Arts and Museum’s (YAM) national biennial acquisitive art award, which recognises excellence, diversity and innovation in contemporary still life practice. […]

SKYLAH Eskola of Coffs Harbour is helping to meet the demand for skilled healthcare workers. At just 18-years-old, she is already shaping her future after completing a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance at TAFE NSW. Skylah said she was inspired by the compassionate care her family received during hospital stays, and also by her […]

A PROJECT to light up Sawtell’s streets has received a funding boost from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program. Sawtell Chamber of Commerce has secured a $14,333 grant for its community-led Festoon Light Upgrade. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the Chamber can now replace the existing and ageing festoon lights in First […]

THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]

ST VINCENT de Paul Society’s “Pete’s Place” in Coffs Harbour has been granted $20,000 from enterprise and training company ETC’s Community Support Fund. Pete’s Place is in Coffs Harbour Community Village and is a drop-in service for people experiencing, or at risk of,  homelessness. ETC’s donation will assist the service in providing essential food support […]

DISABILITY care organisation Pathfinders has won a prestigious Enablement Award for The Most Outstanding Regional Not-for-Profit Providing NDIS Services for Children, Youth and Families. The award was in the Care Services category and recognises organisations that demonstrate market leadership, inspirational performance, innovative service models and a commitment to enhancing the customer experience in the disability […]

YAZIDI community members in Coffs Harbour, who have been petitioning the government for official recognition of their language, religion and ethnicity in the 2026 Australian Census, have received a mixed response. Sami Sheebo, principal petitioner, said the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has decided not to include Yazidi as a language category, but Kurmanji (Northern […]

THE NSW Government has begun consultation on potential offences for landlords who knowingly lease premises to retailers selling illicit tobacco and illegal vapes. The consultation includes engagement with landlord representatives, retailers, health advocates, partner government agencies and other key stakeholders. The outcomes of the consultation will be reviewed by the Government’s cross-agency NSW Illicit Tobacco […]

HUMAN remains, believed to be those of a senior last seen at Halfway Creek in the Clarence Valley earlier this year, have been located. The 81-year-old man, David Johnston from North Rocks in Sydney’s northwest, was reported missing on Wednesday 19 March 2025 to officers attached to Parramatta Police Area Command. Following inquiries, the matter […]