A MAN has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting an elderly patient at a care facility in the state’s north. In June 2026, detectives attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District commenced investigations following a report an assistant nurse had allegedly sexually assaulted a 79-year-old patient between November 2023 and February 2024 at an aged care home […]
A TEENAGE boy has been charged following an alleged pursuit from Frederickton to Coffs Harbour in the state’s north. Shortly after 8am on Wednesday 8 July 2026, officers from Mid North Coast Police District were patrolling the Pacific Highway, Frederickton when they saw a Kia SUV, which had been reported stolen from a Bronte address […]
THE final Blueys Beach Village concept design aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety while enhancing the area’s visual amenity and preserving the area’s relaxed, coastal atmosphere. The chosen design was adopted by MidCoast Council following community consultation. Two concept designs were placed on public exhibition for community feedback. During the consultation period, Council staff […]
A TRAILBLAZER who founded a local Aboriginal Corporation, which provides wrap-around support for youth, is this year’s winner of the 2026 Grace Roberts Memorial Community Development Award. Jeremy Widders received the highest honour at the 2026 presentations of the Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards at Yarrila Place. The gala ceremony was one of many […]
Group mentors: Kyra Brown, Blyde Neser, Michelle McFadyen, Angela Martin and Kyrstal Brown.
Jenn Klufas. Emily Cavagnino. Cherie Timms. Group mentors: Kyra Brown, Blyde Neser, Michelle McFadyen, Angela Martin and Kyrstal Brown. THE 2026 Coffs Coast Woman of the Year, Angela Martin, CEO of Lifeline North Coast, has used the prize money from her award to establish the Women of Impact Scholarship. The scholarship will support local women […]
WEDNESDAY July 1 was day one of retirement for Coffs Coast real estate identity Peter Auld (71). After three decades in property sales the man, born and raised in Bourke, looks back with a warm heart for the regions he served with passion: Nambucca Valley, Coffs Coast, Clarence Valley and Grafton. “I am forever grateful […]
Coffs Coast Rhythm’s Latin dancer. Photo: Robert Watkins.
THE Sawtell Chilli Festival has celebrated one of its most successful events in years, with almost 6,000 people enjoying the spice of life: food, culture, music, and community. Attendees on Saturday, 4 July enjoyed a packed program of live music, cultural performances, chilli competitions and culinary experiences. Festival organisers said stallholders reported strong support from […]
Dr Sheryn Bailey, Dr Declan Forrester, Dr Ilma Imtiaz, Dr Nathaniel Smorti, Christine Farrell (seated), Dr Christian Eckert, Dr Blake Toohey, Dr Sophia Ellis, Dr Mohammad Rastegari and Dr Verity Beames. Photo: Southern Cross University.
OVER 220 Southern Cross University graduates celebrated the culmination of their studies at a ceremony on Coffs Campus on Friday, 25 June. Among these graduates was a cohort of higher degree researchers whose work is already contributing to a smarter, healthier and more sustainable world. Doctor of Philosophy graduate Mohammad Rastegari was awarded the Chancellor’s […]
Woolgoolga Red Cross branch president Kerry Chaffey, teacher Kate March and students Paige Holder, Seeana Harre, Hadley March, Imarni-Capri Ella Dudgeon and Oscar Stanton.
WOOLGOOLGA High School Year 12 students serving at Woolgoolga Red Cross Branch’s Friendship Afternoon Tea made the members’ day last month. They announced their commitment to donating the cost of hiring the rooms for more than a year to enable the Friendship Afternoon Teas to continue to provide this invaluable activity for our seniors. The […]
EMERGENCY services personnel involved in the rescue of John ‘Stinker’ Clarke have reunited with the 77-year-old fisherman following his remarkable survival at sea. About 6pm on Wednesday 24 June 2026, emergency services were alerted after Mr Clarke failed to return home from a fishing trip. A coordinated marine search and rescue operation was launched involving […]
