The endangered Swamp Orchid is protected at the Botanic Garden.
The Powerful Owl, a threatened species living in the Botanic Gardens. The endangered Swamp Orchid is protected at the Botanic Garden. THE Friends of the Botanic Gardens in Coffs Harbour are embracing the theme of Botanic Gardens Week, 19–25 May, with a series of free visitor activities in line with the powerful message, “Guardians of […]
In-step: Nationals deputy Kevin Hogan, leader David Littleproud and Senate leader Bridget McKenzie. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
DAVID Littleproud has retained his position as leader of the Nationals following a challenge over climate policy but has refused to say whether the party remains committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. The rural party’s MPs and senators on Monday re-elected Mr Littleproud and backed Kevin Hogan as deputy leader. Queensland senator Matt Canavan failed […]
Old antimony mining equipment. Photo: Meredith Stanton.
CONCERNED community groups will hold a community meeting on Friday, 31 May to discuss the issue of antimony mining on the Dorrigo Plateau. The meeting will be convened by the Bellingen Environment Centre, the Blicks River Guardians and Lock the Gate Nambucca Valley. Antimony is a valuable component in various manufacturing processes such as flame […]
THE Dads in Distress group is restarting in Coffs Harbour after a few years’ lapse. Founder Tony Miller OAM, is stepping back into the role of facilitator and holding weekly meetings every Tuesday night from 6pm-10pm in the Pioneer Cottage at Coffs Harbour Showground. Dads in Distress supports dads experiencing trauma through family breakdown and […]
Almost 1000 native animals and plants are at risk of extinction due to invasive species. Photo: Stuart Walmsley/AAP PHOTOS.
MORE than 350 invasive plant and animal species are causing about $2 billion worth of damage every year in one of Australia’s most populated states. But that annual figure could balloon to a whopping $30 billion by 2030 without investment in a long-term biosecurity management system, a government body has warned. A report released on […]
SHEARWATER fledglings are currently departing Muttonbird Island off the Coffs Coast, prompting an appeal for residents to “dim their lights”. The island, which is called Giidany Miirlarl (moon sacred place) by the Gumbaynggirr people, supports the state’s second-largest colony of shearwaters – commonly known as muttonbirds. During April, adult shearwaters depart on their annual migration, […]
CanDo’s Norm Standing, Freemason Brother Stan Gordon, CanDo’s Julie Jardine and Freemason John Jacobson.
THE Masonic Lodges and Chapters of the Coffs Harbour Clarence region recently held a district meeting at which a donation was presented to the CanDo Cancer Trust. The Trust is a local cancer charity that financially supports patients and families attending the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute. A cheque for $5500 was presented by the […]
Daily vigils are held at the foot of Mount Coramba. Photo: Friends of Orara East State Forest.
LOCAL families, nature lovers and community members are invited to a Mother’s Day Picnic on Sunday, 11 May in support of a campaign to “Save Mount Coramba”. The free, family-friendly event will run from 10:00am to 2:00pm outside the East Bank Fire Station and will offer a mix of creativity, nature, and community connection, with […]
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 […]
Woolgoolga Red Cross volunteers on Anzac Day 2025.
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 […]
