THE FREE community Christmas Carols concert with Coffs Harbour City Orchestra takes place this year on the lawn at Sawtell Surf Club on Sunday 7 December starting at 6pm. While the event has become “a bit of a tradition for the orchestra to end its concert season”, spokesperson Cathie McIntyre told News Of The Area […]
The ROJ Coffs Kurdish cultural performance group: Olivia, Alla, Kivi, Suad, Zozic and Zaree. Photo: Kelly Fitzgerald.
Buzz builds for All One Under the Sun Festival at Brelsford Park
EXCITEMENT is building for the All One Under the Sun Festival, happening Saturday 29 November at Brelsford Park. Organisers promise a lively cultural event styled as a global street market combined with creative activities for all ages. More than 30 community organisations, 10 schools, multiple food vendors, and 18 cultural performance groups are working to […]
From Figaro to Phantom: A musical escape at the Jetty Theatre
AS the festive season swings into full gear, “From Figaro to Phantom” at City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre offers a musical escape that feels both celebratory and indulgent. Presented by Pot-Pourri, four of Australia’s finest voices, it’s a sweeping journey through Broadway and opera, from the playful intricacies of Mozart’s The Marriage of […]
Local artists create pieces for peace
‘Peace by Piece’ by Maryanne Hislop and members of MAGIC art group. ‘Unbordered – Wings of Peace’ a collaborative work by MAGIC art group members. TWO collaborative works of art are the centrepieces of local art group MAGIC’s biannual exhibition at Sawtell Art Gallery. Called Peace by Piece, the exhibition’s two stand-out pieces are a […]
Coffs quilters work their patch
People’s Choice winner ‘Joan of Arc’ quilt by Marge Wallen. Winner of the raffle quilt, Belinda Saxby. COFFS Quilters and Needlecraft (CQ&N) group is holding its Zone Day on 20 November from 9am-11.30am at Cavanbah Hall. “Zone Day is when our group invites like-minded groups and interested parties to join us to share ideas mainly […]
Through young eyes, student art pops at Coffs Harbour
A NEW art exhibition displaying the creations of talented senior high school students from across the region is showing in Gallery 4 of Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM). It’s called “Yearbook ’25: Visual Art Students from the Coffs Coast.” “It’s fantastic to see our gallery giving young people the chance to showcase their creativity and […]
Red Cross Coffs Harbour members Trish Mill, Brooke Bottrell and Biannca Mill with Food Fix’s Troy Arvidson.
Red Cross Coffs Harbour donates to Food Fix ahead of trivia fundraiser for local homeless
THE Coffs Harbour branch of the Red Cross is holding a morning of trivia in support of Food Fix, a local charity founded by Troy Arvidson that provides nutritious meals and vital support to people who are homeless or struggling to make ends meet. Red Cross Trivia Morning takes place on Tuesday, 19 November from […]
Coffs Harbour Women’s Shed hosts BBQ Fundraiser for Survivors of Domestic Violence
THE Coffs Harbour Women’s Shed Project Committee is inviting the local community to a BBQ fundraiser supporting Warrina Domestic & Family Violence Specialist Services on Friday, 7 November. Running from 10:00am to 2:00pm on the front lawn at 41 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour, the event will feature a relaxed morning tea and community barbecue, with […]
Sawtell Gallery shows Peace by Piece
Ceramics and painting in ‘Peace by Piece’ at Sawtell Gallery. PEACE by Piece is an upcoming ceramic and painting exhibition celebrating creativity, friendship and life experience. Showing at Sawtell Gallery, the free exhibition opening party is at 6pm on Sunday 16 November at the gallery, and all are welcome. The exhibits are the work of […]
Coffs Harbour competitors in Outback Air Race Coffs help raise a record $1m for RFDS
Two-time leg winners Tim and Marguerite Alexander, from team Show Me The Mooney! Two-time leg winners Tim and Marguerite Alexander, from team Show Me The Mooney! Participants in the 2025 Outback Air Race. TWO Coffs Harbour teams have returned from the Outback Air Race 2025 (OAR) after helping the event raise a record $1 million […]
