THE Country Women’s Association Bellingen Branch has released the results of a survey into the needs of local women. Women of Bellingen and surrounding areas were invited to share their experiences, challenges, hopes and ideas, with the CWA planning to use the results to inform their work. CWA member and survey coordinator Meaghan Burkett, was […]

THE General Manager of Coffs Harbour Council Murray Wood, told the 180 guests at the Chamber of Commerce’s Big Breakfast that his focus for the City is “enabling community”. Speaking on the importance of having the everyday services – water, sewer, waste – running smoothly, he said, “If you can drink from your tap, and […]

Students attending previous Stand Tall events. Students attending previous Stand Tall events. STAND TALL’S youth suicide prevention conferences are coming to Coffs Harbour for the first time in early March, with two days of sold-out events. Founded in 2012 by three mothers in response to alarming statistics around youth suicide, self-harm and mental ill-health in […]

THE much-loved Coffs Coast Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) returns to Wiigulga Sports Complex on Tuesday 31 March. Run by the University of Newcastle, the SEC provides Year 10 students the chance to experience how science and engineering can help to solve real-world problems in a fun, competitive setting. Teams of students from different NSW […]

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 […]