May 7, 2026
Drivers experience section of Coffs Harbour bypass A section of the Coffs Harbour bypass has opened to motorists. Photo:TfNSW.
Local News

Drivers experience section of Coffs Harbour bypass

MOTORISTS are getting their first experiences driving on the new Coffs Harbour bypass. In the early hours of 1 May the barricades were moved across to allow northbound motorists to drive on a section of the bypass for the first time. The section from Charlesworth Bay Road and the new Luke Bowen Pedestrian Bridge is […]

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Bellingen Shire Council backs first-of-its-kind affordable housing model Housing Matters Chair Kerry Pearse and Bellingen Mayor Cr Steve Allan.
Community

Bellingen Shire Council backs first-of-its-kind affordable housing model

BELLINGEN Shire Council is poised to make history, supporting what could become Australia’s first Community Land Trust (CLT). The CLT would offer shared home ownership for locals on moderate incomes. At its recent meeting, the Council unanimously passed a Mayoral Minute requesting a report on the legal and financial steps needed to transfer a parcel […]

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Coffs Harbour Libraries inviting borrowers to leave book reviews Library borrowers are asked to review Rapid Reads.
Community

Coffs Harbour Libraries inviting borrowers to leave book reviews

COFFS Harbour Libraries in Sawtell, Coffs and Woolgoolga, are placing book review slips in all their “Rapid Reads” collections and other new books on display. Rapid Reads are best sellers and prize winners that have multiple copies on offer on a two week loan. City of Coffs Harbour Acting Director City Planning and Communities Ian […]

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Fozzie’s mini pancakes bids a sweet farewell to Coffs Harbour Valued staff member Amanda serving happy customers.
Local News

Fozzie’s mini pancakes bids a sweet farewell to Coffs Harbour

Bob with daughter Alexa serving the pancakes their customers loved. Valued staff member Amanda serving happy customers. The van has been a landmark at the Jetty over the years. AFTER years of turning “perfect pillows of love” and winning the hearts (and stomachs) of locals and visitors, the much-loved Fozzie’s Mini Pancakes van is preparing […]

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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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