March 29, 2026
Refugee farmers share passion for food at ‘A Whole Lot of Okra’ event Tamar Qasim Jardo from Iraq.
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Refugee farmers share passion for food at ‘A Whole Lot of Okra’ event

Ariet Ombali Odola from Africa. Thang Ngaih Cin from Asia. Tamar Qasim Jardo from Iraq. Okra inspired the food offering. Guests mingling at the National Cartoon Gallery. A SPECIAL community event titled “A Whole Lot of Okra” was held at National Cartoon Gallery on Tuesday, 17 March. The evening was organised by the North Coast […]

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Tanilba Bay steps back in time for National Trust Heritage Festival Boys enter the Junior Swim.
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Tanilba Bay steps back in time for National Trust Heritage Festival

The Women’s 2000m swimmers. Men’s 600m winners: Richie Goddard (3rd), Lachlan Walker (1st) and Finn Casper (2nd). The Women’s 600m participants. Boys enter the Junior Swim. Girls in the Junior Swim. The Men’s 2000m swimmers. The Men’s 600m swimmers set off. The Over 70s group. Coffs and Sawtell Swimming Squad coaches Abbey Carson, Shaz Hackfath […]

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2/4 Narani Close, Coffs Harbour is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast
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2/4 Narani Close, Coffs Harbour is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast

Address: 2/4 Narani Close, Coffs HarbourPrice: $649,000 – $679,000Beds: 3, Bath: 1, Car: 1 PRESENTING an exceptional opportunity at 2/4 Narani Close, Coffs Harbour – a spacious self-managed villa nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac within a two-unit complex. Step inside to discover stylish vinyl plank flooring and Mitsubishi air conditioning providing comfort throughout, as well […]

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Connecting through plants at Bellingen Plant Fair
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Connecting through plants at Bellingen Plant Fair

FOR over three decades, the Bellingen Plant Fair has been a stalwart of the Mid North Coast region, celebrating plants, nature, and sustainability. Since its inception in 1990, the popular event has been organised by the Bellingen Environment Centre (BEC), hosting two major markets annually in Autumn and Spring. The latest iteration was held on […]

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Seniors Festival opens with ‘Art with Arthritis’ workshop Coffs Mayor Nikki Williams officially opened Seniors Festival at the ‘Art with Arthritis’ workshop.
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Seniors Festival opens with ‘Art with Arthritis’ workshop

Coffs Mayor Nikki Williams officially opened Seniors Festival at the ‘Art with Arthritis’ workshop. Arthritis in her hands doesn’t stop Lynette Smith from getting arty. The happy result of the workshop. THE Seniors Festival in Coffs Harbour began on Monday 2 March, with Mayor Nikki Williams officially opening the two-week series of events. Cr Williams […]

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Samantha’s lifetime of creativity leads to ‘Collide’ exhibition Samantha Hanna with one of her works in ‘Collide’.
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Samantha’s lifetime of creativity leads to ‘Collide’ exhibition

SAMANTHA Hanna, a contributor to the “Collide” art exhibition showing at Sawtell Art Gallery until 14 March, was mistakenly described as a fledgling artist in NOTA’s recent report. In fact Samantha has enjoyed a 27-year career in the design industry. “I moved from Sydney to Sawtell in April 2023, built a studio and have been […]

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Folk-bluegrass duo light up Coramba Hall stage Liam Kennedy-Clark and Gabi Louise from Wicker Suite. Photo: Glenn Jackson.
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Folk-bluegrass duo light up Coramba Hall stage

Liam Kennedy-Clark and Gabi Louise from Wicker Suite. Photo: Glenn Jackson. Liam Kennedy-Clark and Gabi Louise from Wicker Suite. Photo: Glenn Jackson. FOLK-BLUEGRASS duo Wicker Suite took to the stage at the historic Coramba Community Hall on Sunday, 8 March, providing locals an unforgettable afternoon of music and stories.  The duo, consisting of Australian fiddler […]

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Vintage Phantom comics donated to Coffs Rotary BookFest
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Vintage Phantom comics donated to Coffs Rotary BookFest

Coffs Rotary member Michael Brown and his wife Liesel and the Phantom comics collection. The vintage Phantom comics. THOUSANDS of vintage Phantom comics will be on sale at Coffs Rotary’s upcoming BookFest community fundraiser. The donation of historic comics came about when longtime Coffs Rotary member Michael Brown was visiting with his brother Kevin, in […]

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