Taranta Festival 2024. Photo: Saskia Burmeister.
BELLINGEN Shire Council has announced the recipients of the Community Grants and Environment Levy Community Program for Round 1 of the 2025/26 financial year. At the June Ordinary Council meeting, Council approved a total of $45,144 in grant funding across four categories: the Community Support Fund, Community Event Sponsorship Fund, Creative Placemaking Fund, and the […]
FORESHORE For All has accused the NSW Government of “blowing” millions of dollars on consultants and marketing to “sell our community a lemon it doesn’t want”. Documents obtained under Government Information Public Access (GIPA) – a freedom of information request – reveal that since July 2020, there has been an active $20 million publicly funded […]
The Volunteer Appreciation Event held at the Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre.
BELLINGEN Shire Council formally recognised the hard work and dedication of its approximately 170 volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation Event on Thursday 19 June at the Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre. The evening brought together volunteers from across Council programs to celebrate their invaluable service to the community. Volunteers play a vital role in delivering […]
Lesley Schoer, Hidden Treasure finalist 2025.
THE Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, a recognition program that acknowledges volunteer women and girls in regional, rural and remote NSW, has announced its 2025 recipients. Local honourees are Michelle Randall from Boambee East and Lesley Schoer from Coffs Harbour. In a joint message, Jodie Harrison MP and Tara Moriarty MLC said, “this annual tribute is […]
Grant recipient Bianca Bellicanta was able to work alongside young emerging artists from across the Bega Valley to bring a stunning mural to life.
THE Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) and Vincent Fairfax Foundation (VFFF) are inviting applications for grants of $50,000 from individuals to develop innovative ideas that enhance the lives of young people (aged 12-30) in remote, rural, and regional NSW. The grants are available through the Backing the Future program. In NSW, the program […]
The Community Building at the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores.
AFTER several years of trying, the City of Coffs Harbour has secured a lessee for the top floor level of the Community Building at the Jetty Foreshores. Previously known as the TS Vendetta site, level one of the new build near the entrance to the Jetty Pier has been mostly vacant since it was constructed […]
The City of Coffs Harbour digital kiosk at Sawtell.
CITY of Coffs Harbour has been named a finalist in the Tourism, Hire and Services category of the 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards. The recognition follows the launch of the Coffs Coast Explorer App and the installation of seven digital information kiosks across the Local Government Area. “These innovative digital tools have significantly enhanced […]
A recently received scam email. A Commonwealth Bank infographic illustrates that Aussies are scam-aware, but a third of us still miss the clues. Image: CBA. THE clock is now ticking to get annual tax returns in before the 31 October deadline. Sadly, this window provides a veritable hunting ground for scammers, prompting warnings from the […]
Woolgoolga 30 safely returned the disabled vessel and its crew to Coffs Harbour boat ramp.
Woolgoolga 30 safely returned the disabled vessel and its crew to Coffs Harbour boat ramp. Navigation equipment on board Marine Rescue NSW vessel Woolgoolga 30. VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Woolgoolga answered the call to assist two fishermen stranded off Bundagen on Sunday night. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector John Murray said the skipper of a 5 […]
A selection of BDC scholarship winners with Principal Simon Doyle.
FIFTY-TWO top-performing students have been awarded scholarships to attend Bishop Druitt College (BDC) in 2026 and beyond. The school stated that recipients reflect the region’s diverse community and scholarships were awarded to students from across the greater Coffs Coast. Students complete a rigorous application process, including endorsements from public referees, auditions or portfolios. This year, […]
