January 22, 2026
Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed exhibition showcases crafty blokes’ work Preparing for the inaugural Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed 2026 Exhibition are Urunga Art Space volunteer Rachael Naylor, Men’s Shed president Robert Houston and local sculptor Mick Maley.
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Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed exhibition showcases crafty blokes’ work

Preparing for the inaugural Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed 2026 Exhibition are Urunga Art Space volunteer Rachael Naylor, Men’s Shed president Robert Houston and local sculptor Mick Maley. Men’s Shed president Robert Houston, with one of woodworker Alan Larkin’s handmade ‘heirloom toys’. COFFS Harbour Men’s Shed will present its 2026 Exhibition, opening on Friday 31 January […]

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Macksville Music Muster 2026 returns in February Line Dancing at Macksville Music Muster.
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Macksville Music Muster 2026 returns in February

Macksville Music Muster is back. Line Dancing at Macksville Music Muster. THE Macksville Music Muster is set to take over Macksville Showground with the annual Country Music festival taking place on 16-23 February 2026. This five-day event presents 10 artists: Ricki Wood, Owen Blundell, Kiara Rodrigues, Kathy Carver, Vanessa Sanger, Larry Cann, Pete Smith, Trevor […]

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A magical night: thousands celebrate at Coffs Carols The arrival of Santa Claus sent children into a frenzy.
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A magical night: thousands celebrate at Coffs Carols

The arrival of Santa Claus sent children into a frenzy. Julie Ross Dance Studio with a spectacular show. A standout performance from Imogen Daymond, whose angelic voice captivated the crowd. A carnival atmosphere at the Coffs Carols as locals immersed in the Christmas spirit. Vince Sibio from Ulong closed the show. Headlining the event was […]

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Yarrila to host a ‘blockbuster’ LEGO-style exhibition based on mini-worlds A Volkswagen Beetle houses an energy revolution. Photo: courtesy of Auckland Museum.
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Yarrila to host a ‘blockbuster’ LEGO-style exhibition based on mini-worlds

Creators Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler. A Volkswagen Beetle houses an energy revolution. Photo: courtesy of Auckland Museum. THE City of Coffs Harbour has secured a “blockbuster” LEGO-based exhibition called “RELICS: A New World Rises”, which is currently on display at the Australian Museum in Sydney.   Featuring a series of mini-worlds, the exhibition will be […]

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What’s vibin’: the magical world of Studio Ghibili
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What’s vibin’: the magical world of Studio Ghibili

From Castle in the Sky, also known as Laputa: Castle in the Sky. From Howl’s Moving Castle. THESE school holidays, audiences are invited to step into the magical world of Studio Ghibli with a film festival at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre.  It will be held across Wednesday 21 January and Thursday […]

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Australian/French artist exhibition opens at Coffs Central before touring to France
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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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Myths, Monsters and Martians at the National Cartoon Gallery ‘Myths, Monsters and Martians’ is the Cartoon Gallery’s new exhibition.
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Myths, Monsters and Martians at the National Cartoon Gallery

‘Myths, Monsters and Martians’ is the Cartoon Gallery’s new exhibition. ‘Myths, Monsters and Martians’ is the Cartoon Gallery’s new exhibition. ‘Myths, Monsters and Martians’ is the Cartoon Gallery’s new exhibition. ‘Myths, Monsters and Martians’ is the Cartoon Gallery’s new exhibition. THE National Cartoon Gallery’s new exhibition “Myths, Monsters and Martians” opened this week in time […]

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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.
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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 […]

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Bellingen’s film, food and music fundraiser for Palestine Members of the Bello Collab.
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Bellingen’s film, food and music fundraiser for Palestine

BELLINGEN music teacher Emiliano Beltzer continues to assuage his feelings of despair and powerlessness over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by using music as a tool of expression. Together with a group of like-minded individuals he has created a fundraising night of live music, film and food on 12 December at Bellingen Memorial Hall. All the proceeds […]

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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).
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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 […]

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