Miss Songkran competitors. Photo: Kate Pye.
Miss Songkran competitors. Photo: Kate Pye. Ola Williamson and Anne Kavanagh from Grafton. Photo: Kate Pye. Event organiser Roung Sommer with her helpers. Photo: Kate Pye. Jane and Itsarad Boonmak from Coffs Harbour. Photo: Kate Pye. Joey Jarrett getting amongst the action. Photo: Kate Pye. THE sights and sounds […]
Hundreds of locals gather in the shape of a banana on Jetty Beach. Photo: Luke Lambley.
HUNDREDS gathered at Jetty Beach on Saturday morning, attempting a world record for the largest banana formation made by people. Dressed mostly in yellow, locals came together to form a giant human banana on the sand. The attempt was a success, with the record never having been attempted before. Hosted by Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki […]
Angus Taylor is being accused of trying to replicate One Nation's anti-immigration stance. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
THE coalition’s hardline migration plan has been lashed as divisive and Australia’s multicultural communities say they are tired of being dehumanised by all sides of politics. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled a plan to boot migrants from the nation if they do not exhibit “Australian values”, shut the door on some asylum seekers and […]
Crew leader Grant Brown.
ABORIGINAL organisations from across the North Coast have combined to care for Country, protect threatened species and strengthen intergenerational cultural knowledge. The Visions for Healthy Country project continues to build momentum across the region as Aboriginal organisations lead practical, on-ground conservation work across multiple sites in coming months Funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage […]
Data shows Australian horticulture experiences average food loss rates of about 20 percent per farm.
AUSTRALIAN fruit and vegetable growers are missing out on the sale of up to a million tonnes of produce annually that never makes it to market. That’s a whopping $2.5 billion a year but a figure dwarfed by the costs linked to such a huge loss. Data shows Australian horticulture experiences average food loss rates […]
Valla Beach resident Yvonne Waddy with one of the large trees on the Langsford Way site. Photo: Georgette Allen. The site of the proposed residential development. Photo: supplied. A kangaroo with a joey on the Langsford Way site. Photo: Dr John Bennett PhD. LOCALS continue to raise concerns over plans to develop a heavily-vegetated 3.22 […]
Buddhist Monk Dr Louis led meditations on love and world peace.
Walking with a focus on world peace. Buddhist Monk Dr Louis led meditations on love and world peace. The Dhammaduta Pagoda provided a reflective setting for the walk. AT A time when global conflict and uncertainty are dominating headlines, a small group in the Coffs Harbour hinterland has taken a different approach – walking quietly […]
More people are contemplating buying e-bikes, Bicycle Industries Australia members say. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS.
ELECTRIC bike sales are surging as rising fuel costs push commuters to find a cheaper way to get around, industry figures say. While Australian e-bike sales have been climbing for years, retailers say recent fuel price pressures have sharply accelerated the trend. “We’ve seen a massive spike in interest in e-bikes in the last couple […]
Nambucca Valley Council has resolved to keep the suburb name surrounding the Valla Urban Growth Area as Valla. Photo: supplied.
AT last week’s Ordinary Meeting of Nambucca Valley Council, Councillors voted to retain the suburb name of Valla for the area surrounding the Valla Urban Growth Area mixed-use precinct and Boggy Creek Road. Deputy Mayor Susan Jenvey, who moved the motion, said the decision reflected the wishes of the community. “I’m very pleased about retaining […]
Students at Coffs Harbour Christian Community School during the Run for Mambantu fundraiser.
Students at Coffs Harbour Christian Community School during the Run for Mambantu fundraiser. COFFS Harbour Christian Community School students have completed their sixteenth year of “Run for Membantu”, raising a record-breaking $90,375. More than just a race, “Run for Membantu” began as a traditional school Cross Country event and has grown into a powerful act […]
