Local First Nations children performing. Photos: Soe Zay Ya.
Local First Nations children performing. Photos: Soe Zay Ya. Deb with son Adrian from Kenya had fun at last year’s IFAD. Sikh musician playing Indian Tabla drum. Women from Yazidi community perform traditional dance. Children from All Nesian Whanua community. COFFS Harbour’s cultural diversity will take centre stage at the Jetty Harbourside Markets next month […]
The Sea Breeze has a very interesting history. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke.
THE Sea Breeze Hotel was licensed on 10 April, 1893. Its forerunner was the Bay View Hotel, which was operated as a guest house on Fly Point under a license held by Mr Walter Glover in 1891. Walter Glover was the first white child to tread on Nelson Bay beach, according to N E Haug. […]
The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area, saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force.
The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area, saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area, saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW Police Force. The first operation targeting illegal e-bikes, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches area, saw 36 e-bikes seized. Photo: NSW […]
Youngster.co co-founders Finn and Tony Rothacker present their innovative program. Photo: Youngsters.co
A COFFS Harbour-founded social enterprise called Youngster.co pairs young people with seniors for free technology help, bringing to life a brilliant idea that couldn’t be better timed. The innovative program has been chosen as a finalist in two categories, including the Inclusion Award, at the NSW Business Awards, which will be announced on the evening […]
Work has already started on the project.
Minister Matt Keogh, turning the first sod, and Coffs Legacy President Jeremy Nash. Work has already started on the project. A $166,000 City of Coffs Harbour Council contribution is helping ensure 12 new homes for veteran families can be delivered as planned in Coffs Harbour. Council unanimously agreed to waive water and sewer developer charges […]
A scene from a 2025 bush fire ground.
WITH summer approaching and the risk of bushfires and other severe weather increasing across parts of Australia, Rural Aid is encouraging farmers to register now. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting warmer and drier conditions across parts of the country this Spring, with increased bushfire risk in several areas. The months ahead also bring the […]
NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements in the Northern Region during Operation Remove All Impaired Drivers (RAID) across the weekend. Photos: NSW Police. NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements in the Northern Region during Operation Remove All Impaired Drivers (RAID) across the weekend. Photos: NSW Police. NSW Police officers issued almost 1800 infringements […]
LOCAL Land Services is inviting farmers, landholders, industry, community members and stakeholders across New South Wales to have their say on draft Local Strategic Delivery Plans that will guide local priorities and on-ground action from 2027 to 2032. Public consultation is open until Tuesday 29 September 2026, providing an opportunity for communities to help shape […]
TAKING action is second nature to Peter Elzer. The 71-year-old Coffs Harbour-based conservationist, formerly known as ‘KoaLaMan’, has campaigned for many years for the protection of Pine Creek State Forest and the establishment of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). He has previously held a 12-day hunger strike outside Parliament House and, last year, walked […]
INTERNATIONAL Justice Mission (IJM), the world’s largest anti-slavery organisation, welcomes the Australian Government’s release of draft legislation regarding the proposed digital duty of care. The legislation includes provisions that would require tech companies to take reasonable steps to prevent their adult users from accessing illegal content including child sexual exploitation and abuse materials on their […]
