March 26, 2026
Second water main approved for north of Woolgoolga Underground horizontal directional drilling will be used to establish the route for much of the new water main line. Photo: CCHC.
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Second water main approved for north of Woolgoolga

CITY of Coffs Harbour Council (CCHC) has voted to duplicate the main water main between the Mullaway Reservoir and a point near Wiigulga Sports Complex in West Woolgoolga. The initiative will provide greater surety that northern residents have safe drinking water. The existing 40-year-old water main is currently the sole connector for residents north of […]

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Peaceful protest in Coffs against against Herzog visit Protestors demonstrated peacefully against President Herzog’s visit to Australia. Photo: Michael Ross.
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Peaceful protest in Coffs against against Herzog visit

ALMOST 200 locals braved the rain on 9 February, gathering along the Pacific Highway opposite the Coffs Harbour Health Campus for one of 24 protests across the country against the visit of the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog. Unlike the Sydney protest, where protestors and police clashed, Coffs Harbour’s demonstrators stayed in place and remained […]

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Bellingen households challenged to prepare for flooding The flood water recedes at Lavenders Bridge January 2024.
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Bellingen households challenged to prepare for flooding

AS the wetter months approach across the Bellingen Shire, residents are encouraged to take a few minutes to review their flood plans. While flooding doesn’t occur every season, staying prepared is always worthwhile. To help you get your house in order, Bellingen Shire Council is running a six-day Household Preparedness Challenge from Monday 23 to […]

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Foreshores For All incorporates Foreshores For All Inc. hopes supporters will sign up. Photo: Foreshores For All Inc.
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Foreshores For All incorporates

Foreshores For All Inc. hopes supporters will sign up. Photo: Foreshores For All Inc. Foreshores For All Inc. hopes supporters will sign up. Photo: Foreshores For All Inc. THE Foreshores Community group has become incorporated as Foreshore For All Inc. A spokesperson for the group said, “Incorporation will enable the Foreshore For All campaign to […]

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Four young outstanding musicians from Coffs Coast to shine at Bravissimo 2026 Bass Guitarist Noah Yadley from Coffs Harbour Christian Community School.
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Four young outstanding musicians from Coffs Coast to shine at Bravissimo 2026

FOUR outstanding Year 12 musicians from Coffs Harbour schools will perform at the sold-out matinee concert for Bravissimo 2026, “Long Way to the Top”. They will take to the Glasshouse Theatre stage in Port Macquarie on Tuesday, 17 February, in the prestigious regional HSC concert, having been selected from the best Year 12 music performers. […]

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Council says Moonee roads, roundabout adequate for years to come
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Council says Moonee roads, roundabout adequate for years to come

THE existing roundabout on Moonee Beach Road and the Moonee Beach Estate’s associated road network will be adequate for the next 20 years or so, says a report to City of Coffs Harbour Council. Councillor Paul Amos unsuccessfully proposed a motion at the council’s 29 January ordinary meeting. The motion asked the council to support […]

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Coffs Council seeks to reinvest $300m GKNP carbon credits locally Great Koala National Park carbon credits to be invested locally. Photo: Andrew Vivian.
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Coffs Council seeks to reinvest $300m GKNP carbon credits locally

COFFS Harbour City Council Council unanimously supported a motion by Councillor Jonathan Cassell at its meeting on 29 January. The motion supports, in principle, the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) carbon method, recognising its economic potential and environmental benefits when applied to the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP). Council resolved to note that carbon […]

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Coffs councillors vote to sell former administration building Soon to be on the market, City of Coffs Harbour’s former council administration building.
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Coffs councillors vote to sell former administration building

CITY of Coffs Harbour’s former council administration building at 2-4 Castle Street will be placed on the open market for sale. The two-storey building, which is currently vacant, was constructed in 1983 and served as the council’s main administration building until the opening of the $82 million Yarilla Place in September 2023. The matter was […]

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Coffs Coast locals encouraged to walk to work for mental health campaign Walking to work can improve mental health. Photo: Walk to work Day.
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Coffs Coast locals encouraged to walk to work for mental health campaign

WALK to Work Day will take place on Friday, 26 March, encouraging Australians to build more walking into their daily routines while raising funds for better mental health outcomes nationwide. The annual campaign, led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, highlights the physical and mental health benefits of walking and this year supports the Black […]

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Australian Bureau of Statistics hiring 2,700 Field Managers for the 2026 Census Field Managers needed for Census 2026. Photo: Manuel Guillén Vega/Pexels.com
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Australian Bureau of Statistics hiring 2,700 Field Managers for the 2026 Census

THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is recruiting more than 2,700 Field Managers to help deliver the 2026 Census, providing job opportunities on the Coffs Coast. The roles form a critical part of the Census workforce, supporting communities across Australia to take part in one of the nation’s most important data collections. Field Managers will […]

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