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Salvos Toy Run revs up in Coffs Harbour

Andrew Van Gaalen (Salvation Army), Dennis Pearce, Belinda Bastow (Mrs Santa), Justin Owens, Dominic Basilicata, Tracey Basilicata, Doc, Jim Skinner (Santa) Tracey Pearce, Wayne Brereton, Ash and Jill Beaton, Terry Milgate, Rick Green, Peter Engel, Brett Rogers and David Rogerson (Salvation Army). Santa Jim and Mrs Santa Belinda with their Harley-Davidsons tinselled up. THE 32nd […]

Entertainment

Coffs artist Seabastion Toast wins first stage of TV’s Portrait Artist of the Year

Portrait Artist of the Year judge Robert Wellington chats with Coffs artist Seabastion Toast. Courtney Act. The moment Courtney Act announced Seabastion Toast’s portrait as her favourite. COFFS Harbour artist Seabastion Toast has won the first stage of the new Portrait Artist of the Year (PAOTY) series. Aired on the ABC on 9 November (series […]

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Australian/French artist exhibition opens at Coffs Central before touring to France

Artist Janet Besançon. Je bulle librement (‘I bubble freely’) exhibition at Coffs Central Gallery. LIVING in Coffs Harbour, Australian/French artist Janet Besançon invites audiences into a world of colour, fragility, and reflection with her new exhibition Je bulle librement (‘I bubble freely’), presented at Coffs Central Gallery from 10 – 23 December 2025. Ms Besançon […]

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Cinema Under the Stars is back in Coffs Harbour

A previous Cinema Under the Stars event. Pre-film fun for the kids. The feature film shows at sundown. NEWCASTLE Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars is back in Coffs Harbour for its 17th season. Taking place on Saturday 29 November at Coffs Harbour Showground, this year’s film is the Oscar-nominated animation The Wild Robot (PG, 2024) […]

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You’ll find a welcome at Lunch 4 U on Christmas Day

Coffs Christmas Lunch 4 U organisers Ange Anderson and Nick Newling. Plenty of room for everyone at Coffs Showground Exhibition Hall. Everyone’s welcome to the free Coffs Christmas Lunch 4 U. Everyone’s welcome to the free Coffs Christmas Lunch 4 U. ALL are welcome to join in the free fun, festivities and food at the […]

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ArtsNational hosts ‘Aboriginal Art: from Rock Art to Today’

Contrasting the work of a 17th century Dutch artist to 1970s Papunya Tula artist, John Warrangkula Tjupurrula. Associate Professor Sally Butler spoke about ‘one of the greatest art movements’. The ArtsNational Coffs Coast Committee is celebrating a stellar year of arts talks. ARTSNATIONAL Coffs Coast recently hosted a talk by Associate Professor Sally Butler on […]

Property

2 Tallowood Court, Toormina is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast

Address: 2 Tallowood Court, ToorminaPrice: $899,000Beds: 4, Bath: 2, Car: 3Land size: 703sqm WITH a commanding street presence, 2 Tallowood Court, Toormina is sure to be popular amongst home buyers. Sited on a corner block with views to the Hinterland, the home offers an oasis from the hustle and bustle of life. Formal entry that […]

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Much-loved Carols By The Sea returns to Woolgoolga

Woolgoolga Beach Reserve fills up for a festive sing-song. Local firies support the Carols By The Sea event. The family-friendly event is always a hit with locals. THE much-loved Carols By The Sea returns to the Woolgoolga Beach Reserve on Friday, 19 December. Billed as festive fun and an unforgettable evening celebrating community, the Christmas […]

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Sing Coffs Harbour debuts new conductor

Sing Australia Coffs Harbour at the Plaza Shopping Centre. Co-leaders Ros Hopwood and Bev Morris, Conductor Robert Smallwood, Accompanist Lucy Watson and Co Leader Isabella Brandli. SING Australia Coffs Harbour’s new conductor Robert Smallwood, has delivered his first public performance at the helm of the group. Co-leader and gig coordinator Ros Hopwood explained that, “Park […]

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Coffs Pipes and Drums Most Popular Band at Wauchope Highland Gathering

COFFS Coast Pipes and Drums band secured the coveted title of “Most Popular Band” for the second year running at the Wauchope Highland Gathering. “With a few late withdrawals of our band pipers, our snare drummers stepped up with a fabulous crowd-pleasing drum salute, followed by the band’s Christmas Carol medley to take out the […]