Ingenia Communities Head of Development, Simon Burk.
Ingenia Communities Head of Development, Simon Burk. Head of Development Simon Burk, Communities CEO John Carfi, Mayor Nikki Williams, residents Lyn Wilson and Kate Turner, and Development Manager Anna Cunningham. THE official start of construction on the next major stage of Ingenia Lifestyle Plantations at Woolgoolga was marked by a sod-turning ceremony on site on […]
The crossing over Deep Creek heads to South Valla Beach. A sign warns against jumping from the bridge. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
AN investigation is underway into the death of a 17-year-old boy at a popular swimming spot near South Valla Beach. About 1.20pm on Tuesday 17 February, emergency services were called to the Deep Creek crossing at the end of Ocean View Drive. Officers from the Mid North Coast Police District were told the teenager had […]
Mayor Nikki Williams and Dave Dunn watch a local rider get some air.
Mayor Nikki Williams and Dave Dunn watch a local rider get some air. Local families helped shape the playground design. Mayor Nikki Williams (centre, left) and Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall & Showground Facility Management Committee Chair Carole Cleary send the riders on their way at the official opening of the Ulong BMX track. ULONG’S new […]
AN off-duty police sergeant has been charged after allegedly being caught drink driving twice in the same day. About 11.30am on Saturday 21 February, officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Traffic and Highway Patrol stopped a vehicle traveling northbound on the Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour. The driver – a 53-year-old male sergeant attached to a Northern Region […]
Rotary Club of Sawtell President John Turner, Mayor Nikki Williams, exchange students Sophie Watson and Indy Evans with Youth Director Alan Freedman.
Rotary Club of Sawtell President John Turner, Mayor Nikki Williams, exchange students Sophie Watson and Indy Evans with Youth Director Alan Freedman. Exchange student Indy. Exchange student Sophie. THE Rotary Club of Sawtell hosted a celebratory dinner for its Youth Portfolio on 9 February at the Sawtell RSL Club. Two exceptional presentations were made by […]
Learning CPR.
First Aid training in Bellingen. Learning CPR. Practising pool rescues. FOR 2,000 teachers and education staff across Northern NSW, including in the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Valley Local Government Areas (LGAs), the school year began with critical professional development. Eleven trainers from Royal Life Saving’s Northern Regional Office covered over 7,200 kilometres to deliver […]
The Chair of the Conservatorium Dr Terrence Hays with Joel Breski from Pianology. Photo: supplied. The magnificent musical gift refurbished. Photo: supplied. COFFS Harbour’s music scene is about to get a major boost. A Yamaha CS9 Professional Concert grand piano has taken up residence at the Regional Conservatorium (CHRC). The instrument, gifted by Coffs Harbour […]
Around 120 stallholders attend each market.
THE flourishing Made with Love Market is back for its 15th year selling beautifully crafted handmade goods. The first of four dates in 2026, the market opens the year on Sunday 22 February at Coffs Harbour Showground Exhibition Hall. Having grown from humble beginnings with 27 stallholders, the co-founder and market organiser Alison Paul told […]
Community members gathered in Brelsford Park on 1 February to raise awareness of humanitarian issues. Photo: supplied. Organisers said the event was focused on building solidarity. Photo: supplied. MEMBERS of the Coffs Harbour community gathered at the beginning of this month to raise awareness of the humanitarian situation in Rojava, Northern Syria, and its surrounding […]
Gurmesh Singh at Coffs Harbour City Square.
GURMESH Singh has again been pre-selected as the Nationals candidate to contest the seat of Coffs Harbour at the March 2027 NSW State Election. The result of Monday night’s vote comes as no surprise, given Mr Singh’s role as leader of the NSW Nationals. “I thank our local Nationals members for their enduring support and […]
