THE revamp of the Bellingen Show sees the launch of a scholarship to support the next generation of agricultural leaders in the Bellingen Shire. In 2026, the Bellinger River Agricultural Society (BRAS) will provide up to a total of $5000 to young people who live in the Bellingen Shire to help them pursue a career […]
Rev. Hiva and his wife, Mele.
THE induction of the Reverend Fa’uhiva Lutui as minister-in-residence at Coffs Harbour Uniting Church will take place at the church on Sunday, 15 February. The calling of Reverend Fa’uhiva to Coffs Harbour Uniting Church is seen by the church community as a vital milestone in the future development of the Uniting Church in Coffs Harbour. […]
Simon Doyle helps deliver aid to Kryvyi Rih.
Simon Doyle helps deliver aid to Kryvyi Rih. Simon in Kyiv, in extreme snow conditions. A visit to a School 88 class in Zaporizhia. Helpers from Molochany Community at the Internally Displaced People’s Centre Zaporizhia. BISHOP Druitt College Principal (BDC) Simon Doyle, from Sawtell, spent five weeks of the summer break volunteering in war-torn Ukraine. […]
President, Veterans Centre Mid North Coast Inc Geoff Harrison, Matt Keogh MP, Founder CCVWC Richard Kelloway and President Coffs Harbour RSL Sub-Branch John Lloyd.
President, Veterans Centre Mid North Coast Inc Geoff Harrison, Matt Keogh MP, Founder CCVWC Richard Kelloway and President Coffs Harbour RSL Sub-Branch John Lloyd. Veteran dignitaries, and the Coffs community. GambleAware’s Sherri Swayne and Lifeline North Coast’s Angela Martin. City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Murray Wood, Mayor of Clarence Valley Ray Smith and his […]
THE existing roundabout on Moonee Beach Road and the Moonee Beach Estate’s associated road network will be adequate for the next 20 years or so, says a report to City of Coffs Harbour Council. Councillor Paul Amos unsuccessfully proposed a motion at the council’s 29 January ordinary meeting. The motion asked the council to support […]
Northern end of Jetty Beach.
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council shed light on a hot issue at its ordinary meeting on 29 January, voting to investigate how it could provide shading from the sun at the Jetty foreshores. Councillor Tony Judge raised community concerns about a lack of shade in the area, saying it impacted the amenity of the foreshores […]
Great Koala National Park carbon credits to be invested locally. Photo: Andrew Vivian.
COFFS Harbour City Council Council unanimously supported a motion by Councillor Jonathan Cassell at its meeting on 29 January. The motion supports, in principle, the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) carbon method, recognising its economic potential and environmental benefits when applied to the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP). Council resolved to note that carbon […]
Medical student Aimee Long is one of the 7,900 students who have benefitted from the program since 2024. Photo: NSW Health.
UP TO $12,000 in financial support is on offer for students enrolled in medical, nursing, midwifery, dentistry, Aboriginal health and allied health degrees across NSW. The new round of applications for the Tertiary Health Study Subsidies Program opened on 28 January. This year, support will be available for up to 4,000 students across the state. […]
Soon to be on the market, City of Coffs Harbour’s former council administration building.
CITY of Coffs Harbour’s former council administration building at 2-4 Castle Street will be placed on the open market for sale. The two-storey building, which is currently vacant, was constructed in 1983 and served as the council’s main administration building until the opening of the $82 million Yarilla Place in September 2023. The matter was […]
Walking to work can improve mental health. Photo: Walk to work Day.
WALK to Work Day will take place on Friday, 26 March, encouraging Australians to build more walking into their daily routines while raising funds for better mental health outcomes nationwide. The annual campaign, led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, highlights the physical and mental health benefits of walking and this year supports the Black […]
