Garth Shipperlee (Chamber), Rob Bebb (NAB) and Bishop Druitt College’s Susan Nealon and Holly Heather. Shane Oxley and Simon Doyle (BDC). Key Community Group. Michael Darragh (Sawtell Catholic Care), Cr George Cecato, Cr Les Oxford, Cr Gurminder Saro and Steve Bayliss (CoCH). Will Ward (O’Brien Plumbing), Luke Campbell (Pacific Bay Resort) and P. T. Clarke […]

Coffs community observes the National Day of Mourning. South Solitary Island Lighthouse Optic at Coffs Harbour Jetty. Photos: Kyle Ketchell. THE South Solitary Island Lighthouse Optic at Coffs Harbour Jetty was lit from sundown to midnight on Thursday, 22 January, the National Day of Mourning, as one of 15 Pillars of Light across the country. […]

THE nominees for the Coffs Harbour Citizen, Young Citizen, Senior Citizen and Aussie Spirit Awards 2026 read like a who’s who of hard workers and volunteers. Coffs Harbour Citizen of the Year – Nominees Paul Butcher President and founder of the Coffs Harbour Crusaders Junior Rugby Union Club, Paul Butcher champions inclusion and opportunity. He […]

WHILE Australia Day means different things to different people, the City of Coffs Harbour is inviting everyone, however they choose to spend the day, to come together as a community. In beaches and parks, there will be two days of free food and “community vibes”, organised with the assistance of the National Australia Day Council. […]

DATES for the diary have been released by Coffs Harbour Older Women’s Network (CHOWN) after successfully acquiring a grant from the NSW Government Seniors Festival 2026. From 2 March to 13 March, nine free CHOWN events will be held throughout the Coffs Local Government Area, including the Northern Beaches. Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams will […]

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 […]

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 […]