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 […]
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 […]
Women charged over rooftop protest in Coffs Harbour
SIX women have been charged over a protest at the Forestry Corporation (FCNSW) office in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday, 23 April. The group employed devices that included pipe arm locks as they occupied the roof of the Park Street building from around 9.30am and unfurled banners next to the FCNSW logo that read, “End Native […]
Donna Pike to contest Page for Trumpet of Patriots
DONNA Pike will contest the seat of Page in Saturday’s federal election for the newly-formed Trumpet of Patriots party. Ms Pike, who has lived in the electorate for over 40 years, holds a Certificate 4 in leadership and management, and has worked in real estate sales and as a wedding celebrant. She has also served […]
Last known WWII veterans commemorate Anzac Day at Woolgoolga
WAR veterans Colin Robertson, 99, and John Imrie, 98, the last known servicemen from WWII in the Woolgoolga district, attended the Anzac Day ceremony at their local Diggers Club. Both volunteered to join the armed forces at 18 years of age. Colin saw active service in the Pacific while John had almost completed his Air […]
Meet your Gloucester Australia Day award nominees
MEET the nominees for the 2025 Gloucester Australia Day awards. Winners will be announced across four categories: Local Young Citizen of the Year; Local Citizen of the Year; Local Project of the Year; and Local Community Business of the Year. Local Young Citizen of the Year Nominee Findlay McIntosh Findlay is the youngest Gloucester […]