The 2025 Coffs Harbour District Eisteddfod executives Louise Ray (Vice President and Instrumental Coordinator), Sandra Goodby (Treasurer), Debbie Waters (President) and Anne Chittick (Secretary). Coffs Harbour District Eisteddfod dance students. THE Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod Society has announced the recipients of the 2025 Round 1 Performing Arts Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to support […]
The demonstrations and activities were extremely popular.
Woolgoolga artist Kevin Tierney. Woolgoolga artist Peter Bland. The demonstrations and activities were extremely popular. ART by the Sea has become a much-loved Easter event on the Northern Beaches calendar. The popularity and strength of the Woolgoolga Art Gallery was on display on Saturday 19 April, when local artists and craftspeople set-up stalls to display […]
Woolgoolga Red Cross volunteers on Anzac Day 2025.
Under umbrellas at the Woolgoolga Anzac Day service. Coffs Harbour’s Dawn Service outside Coffs C.ex. Coffs Harbour’s Dawn Service outside Coffs C.ex. Woolgoolga’s Guest of Honour Major General Michael Crane DSC and Bar, AM (Retd). Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums at the Woolgoolga Anzac Day concert. Orchestra and Chorus with Lynn Rogers as Vera Lynn […]
Betty and Keith Tolhurst.
The late Betty Tolhurst. Betty Tolhurst (right) with the hospital’s Christmas stocking fundraiser. Betty and Keith Tolhurst. MUCH respected and beloved local-born businesswoman Betty Tolhurst, was laid to rest on Thursday 1 May at Hogbin Drive Crematorium. Tributes galore have been shared for a woman who never spoke a bad word about anyone – or […]
Sisters-in-law Freda Haworth, 102, and Lily Haworth, aged 103.
ON Saturday, 26 April, friends and family gathered to honour two extraordinary women. Lily Haworth (née Stumer) turned 103, while her sister-in-law and lifelong friend Freda Haworth (née Wells), celebrated her 102nd birthday. Their 80-year friendship is a story of resilience and adventure bound by love and deep affection. Lily Esther Stumer was born on […]
THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released a new report examining the proportion of recorded crimes that result in an offender being charged by NSW Police. The study, “Trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023”, examines the rate of legal action taken by police across 11 categories of offences over 15 […]
THE NSW Government has promised action to address the growing number of cases of illegal tree clearing in NSW. An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) has been released, offering stakeholders the opportunity to consult on reforms to the urban tree clearing framework. A new resource to help planners, developers and builders tackle urban heat has […]
Police are solving a higher proportion of crimes than ever before, according to new data from BOCSAR. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts.
THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released a new report examining the proportion of recorded crimes that result in an offender being charged by NSW Police. The study, “Trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023”, examines the rate of legal action taken by police across 11 categories of offences over 15 […]
The six women were charged with ‘offensive conduct whilst on inclosed lands’. Photo: Brian Mahoney.
SIX women have been charged over a protest at the Forestry Corporation (FCNSW) office in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday, 23 April. The group employed devices that included pipe arm locks as they occupied the roof of the Park Street building from around 9.30am and unfurled banners next to the FCNSW logo that read, “End Native […]
DONNA Pike will contest the seat of Page in Saturday’s federal election for the newly-formed Trumpet of Patriots party. Ms Pike, who has lived in the electorate for over 40 years, holds a Certificate 4 in leadership and management, and has worked in real estate sales and as a wedding celebrant. She has also served […]
