A VETERINARY report and an autopsy report, written by Port Macquarie Koala Hospital and released through a freedom of information request, have raised concerns for the Friends of Pine Creek (FOPC) about the koala that was euthanised after being found in an active logging compartment. According to FOPC, Ben, as the koala was named by […]
WHEN tough health challenges led to medical retirement from her 30-year career in nursing and midwifery, Coffs Harbour’s Donna Houghton turned to thinking about her bucket list. Leaping out from the list was to write and publish a children’s book. So, she did. Today it is written, illustrated and published and Ms Houghton is happy […]
COFFS City Council has affirmed its commitment – and alignment with community mood – to relieving the inhumane conditions facing temporary farm workers in the region. Last week Council unanimously supported a motion, moved by Councillor Tony Judge, to work with Nambucca Valley Council to submit a motion on addressing modern slavery to the upcoming […]
BRUCE Weir, who was at the initial announcement of the Jetty Foreshores revitalisation proposal and has actively campaigned against it ever since, has launched another scathing Facebook attack on local and state government officials. “A decision on the foreshores is done and dusted,” Mr Weir wrote. “Despite not one senior bureaucrat or Government Minister ever […]
A MAN died after being pulled from the water at Yamba on Sunday. Just before 11am on 4 October, officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were called to Marine Parade, Yamba, following reports of Surf Life Saving NSW locating a man’s body in the water. The man was taken to shore and treated by NSW […]
Chair of Pink Silks Trust Tanya Johnson, ACRF Philanthropy Manager Victoria Bonsey, and Pink Silks Trust’s Amanda Martin.
COFFS Harbour Pink Silks Perpetual Trust has donated $10,000 to Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) following its Pink Silks Ladies Charity Race Day. The donation continues Pink Silks Trust’s support for cancer research and its commitment to raising awareness and funds for women in the Coffs Harbour region facing cancer, long-term illness, traumatic illness or […]
LEADER of The Nationals Matt Canavan has congratulated The Nationals’ News South Wales incumbent Senator Ross Cadell on winning preselection for the next federal election. Senator Canavan said Senator Cadell has made an enormous contribution to The Nationals and deserved the top spot for the Party on the next Coalition Senate ticket. “Ross has been […]
Brett Sutherland cornering during a lap of round two of the Coffs Coast Bush Khanacross Series. Photo: Stormes Art & Photography.
Brett Sutherland cornering during a lap of round two of the Coffs Coast Bush Khanacross Series. Photo: Stormes Art & Photography. Kai Hancock was just pipped at the post during round two of the Coffs Coast Bush Khanacross Series. Photo: Stormes Art & Photography. Paul Mountford. Photo: Stormes Art & Photography. Tony Lynch tackles the […]
Coffs Harbour fly-fisherman Allan Erkert briefs the women on the day’s program.
Coffs Harbour fly-fisherman Allan Erkert briefs the women on the day’s program. Camaraderie flourishes during the Fly-Casting Day. Each participant is buddied up with an experienced fly-fisher, here it’s Warren Anderson. A FREE Fly-Casting Day for women who have experienced breast cancer is open to applications for its annual event, which will be held on […]
From left, City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Murray Wood, Mayor Nikki Williams, Economic Development and Tourism Section Leader Nicole McLennan, Sector Development Coordinator Lewis Belling, State Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, and Business NSW Mid North Coast Regional Director Rod Barnaby.
A COLLABORATIVE marketing initiative led by the City of Coffs Harbour was recognised with a major trophy at the 2026 Business NSW Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards. Hosted in Coffs Harbour for the first time, the Coffs Coast Aviation Partnership & Regional Visitor Economy Collective entry took out top prize in the Outstanding Visitor […]
