The endangered Swamp Orchid is protected at the Botanic Garden.
The Powerful Owl, a threatened species living in the Botanic Gardens. The endangered Swamp Orchid is protected at the Botanic Garden. THE Friends of the Botanic Gardens in Coffs Harbour are embracing the theme of Botanic Gardens Week, 19–25 May, with a series of free visitor activities in line with the powerful message, “Guardians of […]
Dr Olive with ArstNational Coffs Coast’s secretary, Natacha Borecky.
Dr Olive with ArstNational Coffs Coast’s secretary, Natacha Borecky. The ‘silence of snow’ as Dr Olive described Hiroshige’s technical brilliance. Snow at Akashi by Hiroshige. ARTSNATIONAL Coffs Coast’s April arts talk featured the work of Japanese woodblock master and innovator, Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858). Titled “Hiroshige’s Woodblock Masterpieces and the Japanese Sensibility for Snow”, it was […]
Ensemble Offspring.
LED by internationally-acclaimed percussionist Claire Edwardes, leading new music group Ensemble Offspring will present a concert like no other in Coffs Harbour on Sunday, 25 May. “Many readers will have seen Claire’s solo marimba concert last year and been dazzled by her high voltage performance,” said Coffs Harbour Music Society.President Leigh Summers. Now Claire brings […]
Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre coordinator Anna Joy with Matt and Steve McEwan from Reptile World Coffs Harbour.
THE Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre’s (CHNC) free Family Fun Day will be on Saturday 17 May, from 10am to 2pm. The event is to celebrate Neighbourhood Centre Week. CHNC is one of several Neighbourhood Centres on the Coffs Coast working to support communities by providing a welcoming and inclusive space. Known as “the place to […]
Ken Pay received Highly Commended for his acrylic artwork ‘Three Sisters’.
Hilary Young received Highly Commended for ‘Gullivanting’ in the Watercolour Section. Ken Pay received Highly Commended for his acrylic artwork ‘Three Sisters’. Ballina Moon by Lynne Short received first prize in the Watercolour Section. Isabella Brandli with her piece ‘Memories are Gold’ winning second place in the Open Section. THE quality of the Coffs Harbour […]
Some of the 2025 ‘stars’ and dancers.
Some of the 2025 ‘stars’ and dancers. Team McGrath’s star Ashlee Downton, Annette Sommerville, and star Jessica Payne. Daniel Tempest and his dance teacher Jacqui Jarratt. Photos: Rex Clutario. CANCER Council’s annual Stars of the Coffs Coast Dance for Cancer event is stepping up, with the local “stars” beginning to learn their dance routines. The […]
Equestrian events are a feature of the Bellingen Show.
Equestrian events are a feature of the Bellingen Show. The Budaabang Bari Aboriginal Dance Group will perform at the official opening. Hay bale challenges; all part of the rural fun. THE Bellinger River Agricultural Society’s annual show will be officially opened at the earlier time of 9am on Saturday morning, 24 May, in the Bellingen […]
Competitor Melissa Robertson finding checkpoints within Lower Bucca State Forest.
MORE than 200 competitors navigated to checkpoints deep within Lower Bucca State Forest as part of Coffs Harbour’s first “Rogaining” event. Rogaining is a long-distance orienteering sport that involves navigating between checkpoints, marked by a flag, within a time limit. The goal is to score the highest by visiting the most checkpoints. This Rogaining event […]
Petal N Vine’s Biggest Morning Tea event venue.
Jodi and David in the event room with the floral mural. Petal N Vine’s Biggest Morning Tea event venue. ‘Pretty’ food will be served at the Biggest Morning Tea. CANCER Council’s Biggest Morning Tea in Nana Glen on Sunday 25 May, will be a collaboration between Petal N Vine flower farm, Idle In Café, and […]
Some of the 400 delegates at the Christian Surfers National Conference.
Some of the 400 delegates at the Christian Surfers National Conference. A paddle-out at Sawtell was a highlight. New believers going through the waters of baptism. EVERY Easter for the past 48 years, Christian Surfers (CS) from across Australia have gathered to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For the first time, the […]
