The pest, Common (Indian) Myna. The native, Noisy Miner. COMMON Myna birds might be smart and well-adjusted to their adopted home, but they are a threat to native birds. They are making their destructive presence felt in many areas of Coffs Harbour, particularly West Coffs and the northern beaches. Common Mynas, also known as Indian […]
Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga Garden Clubs dig in for a new season
Carol, Margaret and Esther. Woopi Garden Club member, Wendy. Sue and Carol observe the herb garden. Beryl and Annie. COFFS Harbour and Woolgoolga Garden Clubs came together for friendship and morning tea on Thursday, 29 January, to celebrate the start of the clubs’ programs for the new year. Some 20 members from both garden clubs […]
Bellingen Show introduces new way to support young leaders
THE revamp of the Bellingen Show sees the launch of a scholarship to support the next generation of agricultural leaders in the Bellingen Shire. In 2026, the Bellinger River Agricultural Society (BRAS) will provide up to a total of $5000 to young people who live in the Bellingen Shire to help them pursue a career […]
Reverend Fa’uhiva Lutui inducted as minister-in-residence at Coffs Harbour Uniting Church
THE induction of the Reverend Fa’uhiva Lutui as minister-in-residence at Coffs Harbour Uniting Church will take place at the church on Sunday, 15 February. The calling of Reverend Fa’uhiva to Coffs Harbour Uniting Church is seen by the church community as a vital milestone in the future development of the Uniting Church in Coffs Harbour. […]
Bishop Druitt College Principal Simon Doyle, volunteers to deliver aid in Ukraine
Simon Doyle helps deliver aid to Kryvyi Rih. Simon in Kyiv, in extreme snow conditions. A visit to a School 88 class in Zaporizhia. Helpers from Molochany Community at the Internally Displaced People’s Centre Zaporizhia. BISHOP Druitt College Principal (BDC) Simon Doyle, from Sawtell, spent five weeks of the summer break volunteering in war-torn Ukraine. […]
President, Veterans Centre Mid North Coast Inc Geoff Harrison, Matt Keogh MP, Founder CCVWC Richard Kelloway and President Coffs Harbour RSL Sub-Branch John Lloyd.
Minister Matt Keogh cuts the ribbon opening the Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre
President, Veterans Centre Mid North Coast Inc Geoff Harrison, Matt Keogh MP, Founder CCVWC Richard Kelloway and President Coffs Harbour RSL Sub-Branch John Lloyd. Veteran dignitaries, and the Coffs community. GambleAware’s Sherri Swayne and Lifeline North Coast’s Angela Martin. City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Murray Wood, Mayor of Clarence Valley Ray Smith and his […]
Council says Moonee roads, roundabout adequate for years to come
THE existing roundabout on Moonee Beach Road and the Moonee Beach Estate’s associated road network will be adequate for the next 20 years or so, says a report to City of Coffs Harbour Council. Councillor Paul Amos unsuccessfully proposed a motion at the council’s 29 January ordinary meeting. The motion asked the council to support […]
City of Coffs Harbour to investigate shade provision at Jetty Foreshores
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council shed light on a hot issue at its ordinary meeting on 29 January, voting to investigate how it could provide shading from the sun at the Jetty foreshores. Councillor Tony Judge raised community concerns about a lack of shade in the area, saying it impacted the amenity of the foreshores […]
Coffs Council seeks to reinvest $300m GKNP carbon credits locally
COFFS Harbour City Council Council unanimously supported a motion by Councillor Jonathan Cassell at its meeting on 29 January. The motion supports, in principle, the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) carbon method, recognising its economic potential and environmental benefits when applied to the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP). Council resolved to note that carbon […]
Medical student Aimee Long is one of the 7,900 students who have benefitted from the program since 2024. Photo: NSW Health.
NSW Health offering subsidies to future health workers
UP TO $12,000 in financial support is on offer for students enrolled in medical, nursing, midwifery, dentistry, Aboriginal health and allied health degrees across NSW. The new round of applications for the Tertiary Health Study Subsidies Program opened on 28 January. This year, support will be available for up to 4,000 students across the state. […]
