TOORMINA hip-hop rap artist Rutho will appear at the Tidal Sounds Festival at the Hoey Moey on Saturday 6 September. One of the region’s fastest-rising talents, Rutho is becoming known for his feel-good party vibe and laidback lyrical style. “The vibe I’m bringing to Tidal Sounds is energy, inspirational and good times,” he told News […]
Waltzing the Wilarra can be seen at the Jetty Memorial Theatre on 27 September. Photo: Matthew Chen.
Jetty Memorial Theatre secures acclaimed First Nations musical
A CRITICALLY acclaimed Australian musical headlines the Spring line-up of entertainment at City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre (JMT). “Waltzing the Wilarra” is set in a mixed-race dance club in post-World War II Perth and is HIT Productions’ third First Nations musical production after the phenomenally successful “The Sapphires” and Wesley Enoch’s “The Sunshine […]
Ladies Day at Holden Motor Museum showcases female affection for classic cars
City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams (second from left) with sponsor representatives. Participants of the inaugural Ladies Day at the National Holden Motor Museum. Margaret Cameron, National Holden Motor Museum board member. Chris Paynter, Vicky Holgate and Heather Collyer. Mayor Nikki Williams and Holden Motor Museum Choice winner Vikki Fogarty. People’s Choice winner Michelle […]
Coramba’s ‘Bush Dance for the Forests’ a resounding success
CORAMBA Hall was packed to the rafters on Saturday night as Friends of Mount Coramba hosted the sold-out “Bush Dance for the Forests”. Around 100 people enjoyed the joyful and powerful community event to raise awareness and funds to protect the forests of Mount Coramba. Supporters from across the Coffs Coast joined locals in traditional […]
Bradley Daley in concert promises sumptuous music and storytelling
Bradley Daley as Siegfried in Wagner’s epic The Ring Cycle. Bradley Daley and Sarka Budinska. WELL-KNOWN opera arias and iconic songs from musicals are on the program for the Coffs Harbour Music Society’s upcoming concert with internationally-acclaimed tenor Bradley Daley and pianist Sarka Budinska. The concert takes place on Saturday 27 September from 7.30pm at […]
Coffs community radio station 2 AIR FM celebrates 27 years of broadcasting
AIR FM presenters Debbie, Heather and Judy. 2 AIR FM volunteers at work. 2 AIR FM presenters Jill and Charles. The 2 AIR FM Open Day in full swing. 2 AIR FM presenters Max and Hidgie taking a break. 2 AIR FM presenter Shirley. COFFS Coast community radio station 2 AIR FM 107.9 marked 27 […]
Local watercolour artist Gary Hutchinson exhibits at Coffs Showground Gallery
Artist Gary Hutchinson with his watercolour ‘Coffs Harbour Jetty Reflections’. ‘Homage to the Tui Watercolour’ by Gary Hutchinson. LOCAL artist Gary Hutchinson, a member of Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG), is staging a solo exhibition of his watercolours at Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery this weekend, 23-24 August. Called “Where Light Lingers” the exhibition is […]
Comedy turns to carnage for one night only
A POLITE conversation turns into a spectacular meltdown in God of Carnage, Echo Theatre’s razor-sharp new production showing at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre on Wednesday 3 September at 7:30pm. Directed by Jordan Best and set in Australian suburbia, this reimagining of Yasmina Reza’s award-winning play dives headfirst into the chaos that […]
Coffs City Rotary Show and Shine promises an impressive line-up of precious vehicles
Mike Camilleri readying his car for the Show and Shine at Park Beach Plaza. Last year’s Show and Shine at Park Beach Plaza. Photo: Mike Camilleri. COFFS Harbour City Rotary Club stages its Show and Shine at the Park Beach Plaza (PBP) on Sunday 10 August. As a well-established and popular event, Rotary’s Motor Show […]
Macksville Music Muster returns to showgrounds in February 2026
THE much-loved Macksville Music Muster will return to the town’s showgrounds from 16-23 February 2026. This five-day event will showcase a diverse range of musical talent, alongside delicious food, stalls and family fun engaging activities for all ages. “We are thrilled to bring this unique Muster back to Macksville in 2026,” said event coordinator Vanessa […]
