March 16, 2026
Workshop shares ways for older people to live safely at home Social robot Abi.
Coffs Coast

Workshop shares ways for older people to live safely at home

THE Coffs Harbour Older Women’s Network (CHOWN) is hosting a free community workshop at Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living’s Pavilion Room on Wednesday, 14 May. It will address the question of how we support today’s increasing cohort of older people to live well, safely, and with dignity in their own homes and communities. “It’s a very […]

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Hundreds of swimmers support CanDo fundraiser The team City of Coffs Harbour.
Community

Hundreds of swimmers support CanDo fundraiser

Coffs Harbour’s Team Forestry Corporation of NSW. Team C.ex Coffs Harbour. Team Clout Advisory Coffs Harbour. The team City of Coffs Harbour. HUNDREDS of people suited up to swim laps for the CanDo Cancer Trust in Coffs Harbour and Grafton in March and April, together raising over $9000 to help local patients attending the Mid […]

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Coffs Eisteddfod announces recipients of performing arts scholarships
Regional

Coffs Eisteddfod announces recipients of performing arts scholarships

The 2025 Coffs Harbour District Eisteddfod executives Louise Ray (Vice President and Instrumental Coordinator), Sandra Goodby (Treasurer), Debbie Waters (President) and Anne Chittick (Secretary). Coffs Harbour District Eisteddfod dance students. THE Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod Society has announced the recipients of the 2025 Round 1 Performing Arts Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to support […]

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Woolgoolga Art Gallery making a mark at Beach Reserve The demonstrations and activities were extremely popular.
Community

Woolgoolga Art Gallery making a mark at Beach Reserve

Woolgoolga artist Kevin Tierney. Woolgoolga artist Peter Bland. The demonstrations and activities were extremely popular. ART by the Sea has become a much-loved Easter event on the Northern Beaches calendar. The popularity and strength of the Woolgoolga Art Gallery was on display on Saturday 19 April, when local artists and craftspeople set-up stalls to display […]

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Snapshot of Anzac Day services across the Coffs Coast Woolgoolga Red Cross volunteers on Anzac Day 2025.
National, Regional

Snapshot of Anzac Day services across the Coffs Coast

Under umbrellas at the Woolgoolga Anzac Day service. Coffs Harbour’s Dawn Service outside Coffs C.ex. Coffs Harbour’s Dawn Service outside Coffs C.ex. Woolgoolga’s Guest of Honour Major General Michael Crane DSC and Bar, AM (Retd). Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums at the Woolgoolga Anzac Day concert. Orchestra and Chorus with Lynn Rogers as Vera Lynn […]

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Birthday girls aged 102 and 103, share a story of love and resilience Sisters-in-law Freda Haworth, 102, and Lily Haworth, aged 103.
Community

Birthday girls aged 102 and 103, share a story of love and resilience

ON Saturday, 26 April, friends and family gathered to honour two extraordinary women. Lily Haworth (née Stumer) turned 103, while her sister-in-law and lifelong friend Freda Haworth (née Wells), celebrated her 102nd birthday. Their 80-year friendship is a story of resilience and adventure bound by love and deep affection. Lily Esther Stumer was born on […]

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Police legal action rates rise across most offences
Police

Police legal action rates rise across most offences

THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released a new report examining the proportion of recorded crimes that result in an offender being charged by NSW Police. The study, “Trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023”, examines the rate of legal action taken by police across 11 categories of offences over 15 […]

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NSW Gov moves to crackdown on illegal tree clearing
National

NSW Gov moves to crackdown on illegal tree clearing

THE NSW Government has promised action to address the growing number of cases of illegal tree clearing in NSW. An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) has been released, offering stakeholders the opportunity to consult on reforms to the urban tree clearing framework. A new resource to help planners, developers and builders tackle urban heat has […]

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Police legal action rates rise across most offences Police are solving a higher proportion of crimes than ever before, according to new data from BOCSAR. Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts.
Police

Police legal action rates rise across most offences

THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released a new report examining the proportion of recorded crimes that result in an offender being charged by NSW Police. The study, “Trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023”, examines the rate of legal action taken by police across 11 categories of offences over 15 […]

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