June 17, 2026
Northern Region policeman faces court
Police

Northern Region policeman faces court

A NORTHERN Region police officer will face court over alleged illegal computer access. The 31-year-old male constable, who is attached to a command in the Northern Region, is alleged to have accessed the police computer system for non-work-related matters. Following extensive inquiries, a Future Court Attendance Notice was served on the officer on 4 June […]

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Council considers giving police better access to CCTV Police will have improved access to Council CCTV cameras in Coffs Harbour. Photo: City of Coffs Harbour
Police

Council considers giving police better access to CCTV

NSW Police will have real-time access to a small number of the City’s public security cameras following community feedback. City of Coffs Harbour Council (CCHC) adopted a revised Video Surveillance in Public Areas Policy at its meeting on 28 May and will now look at entering a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coffs-Clarence Police […]

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Woopi Lions donate first ECG machine of its kind in local Health District Lions Club of Woolgoolga President Joginder Garcha (left) and members Anne and John Moon (front) celebrate the arrival of the new ECG machine with the Coffs Harbour Drug and Alcohol team (L-R) Alexandra Jackson, District Director Clinical Service Delivery Nicky Smith, Registered Nurse Danni, Jennifer Gallagher, Registered Nurse Nick, Dr Simon Beck and David Hedger (front right).
Local News

Woopi Lions donate first ECG machine of its kind in local Health District

DRUG and alcohol patients in the Mid North Coast Local Health District will now have access to a Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) compatible electrocardiogram machine (ECG), the first for the Mid North Coast Local Health District, thanks to the Lions Club of Woolgoolga. Methadone treatment can increase the risk of cardiac complications, with regular […]

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Community turns out in the rain for women’s health milestone Women heading off on the walk. Photo: Leeboo Photography.
Entertainment, Event, Health, Regional

Community turns out in the rain for women’s health milestone

Women heading off on the walk. Photo: Leeboo Photography. The walk marked the 40th anniversary of the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre. Photo: Leeboo Photography. Participants enjoying the early start at Coffs Jetty Foreshore. Photo: Leeboo Photography. WOMEN have turned out in droves to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centr […]

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Look out for wildlife campaign The four-week campaign encourages drivers to look out for wildlife. Photo: TfNSW.
Regional

Look out for wildlife campaign

The four-week campaign encourages drivers to look out for wildlife. Photo: TfNSW. Kangaroos were involved in the highest number of fatal crashes involving animals. Photo: TfNSW. MOTORISTS are being urged to slow down and stay alert for wildlife as Transport for NSW launches its annual “Animals on Country Roads” safety campaign.  Between 2016 and 2025, […]

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Coffs locals walk for Reconciliation
Health

Coffs locals walk for Reconciliation

MORE than 50 people joined representatives of Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCH) and Interrelate during a recent Walk for Reconciliation. The event was held during National Reconciliation Week, which runs annually from 27 May to 3 June. The dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and […]

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Coffs Harbour Allegra School principal honoured for Outstanding Leadership
School

Coffs Harbour Allegra School principal honoured for Outstanding Leadership

ALLEGRA School Coffs Harbour principal Erin Caceda has received national recognition, taking home the Outstanding Leadership Award at the 2026 National Education Summit. The prestigious award was presented at the recent summit in Brisbane, where educators from across Australia gathered to exchange ideas, explore innovative approaches to teaching and leadership, and discuss the future of […]

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Community steps out for the biggest ever LifeWalk LifeWalk26 participants on their way.
Community

Community steps out for the biggest ever LifeWalk

LifeWalk26 participants on their way. Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams (second from left) with LifeHouse Care staff Leah Partington, Tessa Spry and Justine Campbell. Donuts at the halfway point, by the base of Muttonbird Island. Community walkers Jono and Ruth Jones. LIFEHOUSE Care’s major annual fundraiser, LifeWalk, took place on Saturday 30 May around Coffs’ […]

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City of Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Action Plan on public exhibition City of Coffs Harbour Aboriginal staff members Jason Smith, Hayden Jones, and Jason and Tallin Rolff, with Mayor Nikki Williams.
Local News

City of Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Action Plan on public exhibition

CITY of Coffs Harbour Council has identified 38 actions in its draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy,  now on exhibition for public feedback. Developed by the City in partnership with the Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee, the draft is a comprehensive umbrella document, which recognises the cultural, historical, and ongoing contributions of Aboriginal people as […]

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City of Coffs Council releases quarterly progress report More than 38,000 people visited the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden in the first three months of 2026. Photo: City of Coffs Harbour.
Government

City of Coffs Council releases quarterly progress report

A LIBRARY makeover, a new bridge at Woolgoolga, and further beautification of Brelsford Park in the Coffs Harbour CBD are among the significant capital works projects completed in the first three months of 2026. The City of Coffs Harbour has released its Quarterly Progress Report (January-March), tracking the status of capital and operational works and […]

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