Curryfest 2025 abounded with colour in Woolgoolga. Photos: Michael Byers. Curryfest 2025 abounded with colour in Woolgoolga. Photos: Michael Byers. Curryfest 2025 abounded with colour in Woolgoolga. Photos: Michael Byers. Curryfest 2025 abounded with colour in Woolgoolga. Photos: Michael Byers. Coffs City Mayor Nikki Williams, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Another Tasty Event […]
More citizen science volunteers needed for Macro Muster
Volunteer water sample collectors for the Macro Muster. Macro Muster is a free hands-on citizen science event collecting data to track the health of three local rivers. Macro Muster is a free hands-on citizen science event collecting data to track the health of three local rivers. Macro Muster is a free hands-on citizen science event […]
Local artists to host exhibition at Coffs Botanic Garden
A selection of knitwear by Maxine Kohlhagen. Fiber art work by Yvonne Smith. Fabric items by Marion Crear. Pen-and-wash artwork by Ivinnie Brown. THE Combined Art & Craft Group are back hosting an exhibition at the Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour from Sunday 28 September to Sunday 5 October, opening daily from 9.30am to 3pm. […]
Afternoon tea and events for ‘sisterhood’ touched by breast cancer
A WELLNESS afternoon of speakers and high tea has been curated for women diagnosed with breast cancer. It will take place on Tuesday 7 October at The Links on Hogbin Drive. Coffs Harbour breast cancer education advocate Lee Millard-Newton, a survivor of the disease and owner of Roselee Boutique, has collaborated with Michelle Wilson, owner […]
Artists capture creatures great and small
Ivinnie Brown won the Judges Special Award. ‘Maddie On A Mission’ by Hilary Young, highly commended Watercolour. ‘Fluffy’ by Rebecca Smith, highly commended Open Section. ‘Under The Sun’ by Joy Bentley, second prize Pastels. Two drawing prizes for Maxine Kohlhagen: ‘Silent Squawk’, highly commended, and ‘Leafbound Voyager’, first place. ‘Three Salmon’ by Ken Pay, highly […]

Three days of action for Curryfest 2025
For 18 years, Curryfest has transformed the streets and beach reserve of Woolgoolga, into a carnival of colour, sights, sounds and taste. For 18 years, Curryfest has transformed the streets and beach reserve of Woolgoolga, into a carnival of colour, sights, sounds and taste. For 18 years, Curryfest has transformed the streets and beach reserve […]
Woolgoolga to host Australia’s biggest orchid show
THE Woolgoolga District Orchid Society (WDOS) is hosting the 23rd Australian Orchid Council International Conference and Show in October. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams will officially open the show at the Wiigulga Sports Complex around 8.45am on Friday 3 October. It will remain open to the […]
Mid North Coast Malayalees celebrate traditional Onam festival
The symbolic return of King Mahabali. Official guests joined around 400 people at the celebration. Dance is a traditional feature of Onam. WOOLGOOLGA Stadium came alive with colour, music, and the aroma of a feast on 31 August, as the Association of the Malayalees of the Mid North Coast of Australia (AMMA) hosted its annual […]
Raise a glass at the 24th Annual Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day
The much-loved Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day returns on Sunday. The much-loved Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day returns on Sunday. The much-loved Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day returns on Sunday. MARK your calendars! Coffs City Rotary is hosting the 24th installment of their much-loved Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day on Sunday, […]
Hip-hop rap artist Rutho performs at Hoey Moey’s Tidal Sounds Festival
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 […]