September 16, 2026
Technology outpaces the law on e-bikes
Business, National, Police, Regional

Technology outpaces the law on e-bikes

Park Beach shared path signage. Photo: Kate Pye. Jetty Beach shared path signage. Photo: Kate Pye. Jetty Beach signage. Photo: Kate Pye. E-BIKES have raced ahead of the rules meant to govern them, and NSW is only now catching up. With an estimated 760,000 e-bikes now in use across the state, lawmakers are scrambling to […]

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Pathfinders Pumpkin Run returns to support communities in Coffs The Pathfinders team in Coffs Harbour delivering pumpkins and making soup at Coffs Harbour Uniting Church Soup Kitchen.
Community

Pathfinders Pumpkin Run returns to support communities in Coffs

The Pathfinders team in Coffs Harbour delivering pumpkins and making soup at Coffs Harbour Uniting Church Soup Kitchen. PATHFINDERS’ 12th annual Pumpkin Run powered in to Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 9 June for a day of providing food and support for people in need. A team of 30 staff, volunteers, and young people involved in […]

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Poetry performance inspires students with interactive lessons Students at Coffs Christian Community School with members of the Poetry in Action team.
Entertainment, Event, Local News

Poetry performance inspires students with interactive lessons

Students at Coffs Christian Community School with members of the Poetry in Action team. Poetry in Action performances at Coffs Christian Community School. Poetry in Action performances at Coffs Christian Community School. Poetry in Action performances at Coffs Christian Community School. POETRY in Action (PiA), the travelling, educational theatre company, brought its interactive live poetry […]

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Shaping Coffs post-bypass future
Local News

Shaping Coffs post-bypass future

MAKING the most of life after the Coffs Harbour Bypass is the focus of a new co-ordination program designed to help the city navigate one of the most significant periods of change in its history. With the Coffs Harbour Bypass due to open later this year and major developments planned for the city centre, City […]

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TAFE NSW graduate Billy York wins Gili Award
Event, Regional, School

TAFE NSW graduate Billy York wins Gili Award

GLENREAGH local, Billy York, has received State honours in recognition of his resilience, personal growth, and determination to return to study and succeed. Mr York was celebrated at the 2026 Gili Awards, which were held during Reconciliation Week at TAFE NSW in Ultimo, Sydney. The awards recognised 14 outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, […]

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Men’s Health Week focuses on prevention Connecting with other men improves wellbeing. Photo: The Men’s Shed
Event, Local News

Men’s Health Week focuses on prevention

MEN’S Health Week is held from 15 June until 21 June in Australia and other countries around the world, including Ireland, the UK, Canada, and the United States. The overall aims of the week are to heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages, support men and boys to engage in healthier […]

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Saltwater Sistas want help with rubbish clean-up
Event, Local News

Saltwater Sistas want help with rubbish clean-up

There is a growing amount of rubbish around Toormina Rubbish collected from near the Jetty in last month’s clean-up. Photo: Rhiannon Mitchell SALTWATER Sistas want the community to work with them to clean up what they see as a growing amount of rubbish in the area. “There is so much rubbish building up across Coffs […]

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Coffs doctors lead emergency life support courses in Tonga Members of the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak presenting a certificate to Dr Tankel and Dr Field acknowledging their invaluable work in Tonga.
Health

Coffs doctors lead emergency life support courses in Tonga

Members of the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak presenting a certificate to Dr Tankel and Dr Field acknowledging their invaluable work in Tonga. Dr Tankel (foreground) and Dr Field on a previous trip with Tongan staff involved in the course. Medical staff in Tonga attending emergency life support courses. Medical staff in Tonga attending […]

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Arrawarra Beach House shortlisted for 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards
Business, Event, National

Arrawarra Beach House shortlisted for 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards

Interior design kitchen view, Arrawarra Beach House. Photo: Brock Beazley Photography. Interior design bedroom view. Photo: Brock Beazley Photography. Arrawarra Beach House. Photo: Brock Beazley Photography. The team at Ellyett Architecture and Interior Design. Photo: supplied. ELLYETT Architecture and Interior Design has been shortlisted for the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards for its stunning work […]

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Draft Orara River Rehabilitation Strategy 2026-2036 released for community feedback Grahame and Rochelle have fenced off part of the Orara River and are revegetating the riverbank with native species. Photo: supplied
Government

Draft Orara River Rehabilitation Strategy 2026-2036 released for community feedback

Grahame and Rochelle have fenced off part of the Orara River and are revegetating the riverbank with native species. Photo: supplied Landholder and grazier Steve has fenced off part of the Orara River and revegetated more than 2km of riverbank with support from several environmental programs. Photo: supplied THE future health of one of the […]

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