Port Oyster Company’s Paul Wilson on the ‘farm’. Photo: Port Oyster Company/Facebook. Cowper MP Pat Conaghan with Bob St John, GM of Coffs Harbour Fisherman’s Co Op. Photo: supplied. THE loss of a key mental health program for Australia’s seafood industry has prompted urgent calls for funding to be reinstated. Federal Member for Cowper Pat […]
View from the northeast corner of the proposed camping ground along the northern boundary of the site, which is shared with residences fronting Schafer Street. Photo: DA planning documents.
Strong opposition to Red Rock campground proposal
View from the northeast corner of the proposed camping ground along the northern boundary of the site, which is shared with residences fronting Schafer Street. Photo: DA planning documents. View from the northeast corner of the proposed camping ground toward the Red Rock bowling club. Photo: DA planning documents. RED Rock residents and others who […]
Bellingen bursts with talent at annual EJ Mantova Art Prize
Judges Michael Sprott and Annie Talve at the EJ Mantova exhibition opening. Photo: Jessica Miller. ‘The Italian Vase’ by Charlotte Craib (Marie Warwick Memorial Open Prize). Photo: Bellinger River Agricultural Society. ‘Edgeland’ by Richard Sampson took second prize in the Open category. Photo: Jessica Miller. BELLINGEN community members were treated to a vibrant opening night […]
Coffs Show returns in May with celebration of women in agriculture
Family-favourite events are all set to return to the Coffs Harbour Agricultural Show. Family-favourite events are all set to return to the Coffs Harbour Agricultural Show. Family-favourite events are all set to return to the Coffs Harbour Agricultural Show. Family-favourite events are all set to return to the Coffs Harbour Agricultural Show. Family-favourite events are […]
Coffs Coast astronomer awarded after discovering giant planetary ring
A visualisation of the ring that Jonathan, Renato and John found. Photo: European Space Agency. Coffs astronomer Jonathan Bradshaw with his telescope. Amateur astronomers Jonathan, Renato and John with their story in Nature. Renato Langersek and Jonathan Bradshaw receive their Page Medals from Fred Watson. MOONEE amateur astronomer Jonathan Bradshaw has been honoured by the […]
The old Jetty Blue Backpackers in Collingwood Street, will become a Mission Australia supported temporary accommodation site.
Former Jetty backpackers site to provide accommodation for the homeless
MISSION Australia will provide temporary accommodation for the homeless in a new initiative in the Coffs Harbour Jetty area. Mission Australia Housing bought the previous Jetty Blue Backpackers building in Collingwood Street last year and after renovating the 23-room residence, plans to have the accommodation available by August 2026. A Mission Australia spokesperson said, “The […]
A fair way off, but golf course planning needed, says councillor
AS PART of a plan to improve sport and recreational facilities, Councillor Paul Amos will ask City of Coffs Harbour Council to consider current and future golfing demand. Council is currently developing a 15-year Sports and Active Recreation Strategy to guide how the city plans, manages and invests in local facilities. The draft strategy will […]
Coffs Harbour Medicare Mental Health Centre moves to larger purpose-built facility
NOW IN its second year of operation, the Coffs Harbour Medicare Mental Health Centre is moving to a larger, purpose-built facility, reflecting strong community demand for the free service. Clinical Services Manager and Psychologist Emma Schubert said the move comes after a busy first 18 months, in which the centre quickly outgrew its original location […]
Colour and culture as Songkran Festival hits Coffs
Miss Songkran competitors. Photo: Kate Pye. Ola Williamson and Anne Kavanagh from Grafton. Photo: Kate Pye. Event organiser Roung Sommer with her helpers. Photo: Kate Pye. Jane and Itsarad Boonmak from Coffs Harbour. Photo: Kate Pye. Joey Jarrett getting amongst the action. Photo: Kate Pye. THE sights and sounds […]
Coffs goes bananas for record attempt
HUNDREDS gathered at Jetty Beach on Saturday morning, attempting a world record for the largest banana formation made by people. Dressed mostly in yellow, locals came together to form a giant human banana on the sand. The attempt was a success, with the record never having been attempted before. Hosted by Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki […]
