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Coffs Coast shines at North Coast Regional Tourism Awards

Outstanding Contribution to Regional Tourism award winner Tanya Watts with Destination North Coast General Manager Michael Thurston. Photo: Destination North Coast. Cultural Tourism winner Yarrila Arts and Museum. Photo: Destination North Coast. The Hoey Moey team, winner of the Festivals & Events category. Photo: Destination North Coast. Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services winners Spare Chef […]

Community, Health, Local News, Regional

Community donation brings advanced prostate cancer biopsy technology to Coffs Harbour Health Campus

COFFS Harbour patients with suspected prostate cancer will now have access to advanced diagnostic care closer to home after a community fundraising effort delivered more than $180,000 worth of specialised equipment to Coffs Harbour Health Campus. The donation, funded by the Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies, Male Bag Foundation, Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour and the […]

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NSW Highlanders perform at Merv McMillan Mini Band Competition

COFFS Coast Pipes and Drums Pipe Major Geoff Rogers competed in the recent Merv McMillan Mini Band Competition, playing with the NSW Highlanders pipe band, held at Club Macquarie in Newcastle on Saturday, 26 July. The band achieved strong results across the competition, placing second in the Grade 4B Selection of Marches, third in the […]

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OzGREEN launches free bushwalk series across Coffs Coast

Participants enjoying the Bundageree Rainforest Walk. Photo: Jessica Miller. Bundageree Creek and Bundagen Headland. Photo: Jessica Miller. Setting off on the walk through Bongil Bongil National Park. Photo: Jessica Miller. AROUND 30 people gathered on a beautiful winter morning for the first of five free guided bushwalks run by environmental organisation OzGREEN across the Coffs […]

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Questions raised after euthanasia of Corindi’s beloved kangaroo George

THE Corindi community is in mourning after the death of George on Monday, 27 July. George was well-known to locals and could often be seen resting and sunning himself by the side of the road. However, in what appears to be a tragic case of miscommunication, the elderly kangaroo was euthanised by police officers who […]

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1 in 4 Australians forego heating or cooling due to cost

TEMPERATURE extremes at either end of the thermometer carry inherent risk for vulnerable people, such as the elderly or young children, yet more than one in four admit they’ve gone without in times of need due to the cost. A recent survey revealed that 27 per cent of Australians, which is 5.7 million people, fell […]

Local News

Helping kids and teens build relationships offline

WITH the ban on under-16s using social media, the Government has recognised a need to fill the void and help youth connect in real life (IRL) and invested more than $2million in grassroots programs across NSW to help children and youth build healthy relationships offline. The Connect IRL program is the direct result of feedback […]

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Coffs Harbour Senior College receives award for outstanding school achievement

COFFS Harbour Senior College has been acknowledged for its outstanding achievements and contributions to public education at the 2026 Public Education Awards, held at Sydney Town Hall on Monday, 3 August, the opening day of Public Education Week, 2026. Public schools across the State are celebrating the week with this year’s theme, ‘Inspiring Excellence’, and the […]

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CanDo fundraising at Woolgoolga

Scenes from the 2026 CanDo Cancer Trust Charity Bowls Day. Photos: Suzanne Bracher. Scenes from the 2026 CanDo Cancer Trust Charity Bowls Day. Photos: Suzanne Bracher. Scenes from the 2026 CanDo Cancer Trust Charity Bowls Day. Photos: Suzanne Bracher. THE bowling greens were overflowing at 2026 CanDo Cancer Trust Charity Bowls Day held recently at […]

Community

Celebrating 30 years of community and connection at Coffs Harbour Bridge Club

Coffs Harbour Bridge Club president Barry Butler and 30-plus year member, Dr Phil Houlton. Photo: CHBC. Coffs Harbour Bridge Club plays on for 30 years. Photo: CHBC. Coffs Harbour Bridge Club President Barry Butler with the club’s history catalogues. Photo: Andrea Ferrari. THE first question Dr Phil Houlton asked when he joined the Coffs Harbour […]