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.
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 […]
Line Dancing at Macksville Music Muster.
Macksville Music Muster is back. Line Dancing at Macksville Music Muster. THE Macksville Music Muster is set to take over Macksville Showground with the annual Country Music festival taking place on 16-23 February 2026. This five-day event presents 10 artists: Ricki Wood, Owen Blundell, Kiara Rodrigues, Kathy Carver, Vanessa Sanger, Larry Cann, Pete Smith, Trevor […]
The arrival of Santa Claus sent children into a frenzy.
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 […]
A Volkswagen Beetle houses an energy revolution. Photo: courtesy of Auckland Museum.
Creators Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler. A Volkswagen Beetle houses an energy revolution. Photo: courtesy of Auckland Museum. THE City of Coffs Harbour has secured a “blockbuster” LEGO-based exhibition called “RELICS: A New World Rises”, which is currently on display at the Australian Museum in Sydney. Featuring a series of mini-worlds, the exhibition will be […]
From Castle in the Sky, also known as Laputa: Castle in the Sky. From Howl’s Moving Castle. THESE school holidays, audiences are invited to step into the magical world of Studio Ghibli with a film festival at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre. It will be held across Wednesday 21 January and Thursday […]
Artist Janet Besançon. Je bulle librement (‘I bubble freely’) exhibition at Coffs Central Gallery. LIVING in Coffs Harbour, Australian/French artist Janet Besançon invites audiences into a world of colour, fragility, and reflection with her new exhibition Je bulle librement (‘I bubble freely’), presented at Coffs Central Gallery from 10 – 23 December 2025. Ms Besançon […]
‘Myths, Monsters and Martians’ is the Cartoon Gallery’s new exhibition.
‘Myths, Monsters and Martians’ is the Cartoon Gallery’s new exhibition. ‘Myths, Monsters and Martians’ is the Cartoon Gallery’s new exhibition. ‘Myths, Monsters and Martians’ is the Cartoon Gallery’s new exhibition. ‘Myths, Monsters and Martians’ is the Cartoon Gallery’s new exhibition. THE National Cartoon Gallery’s new exhibition “Myths, Monsters and Martians” opened this week in time […]
Contrasting the work of a 17th century Dutch artist to 1970s Papunya Tula artist, John Warrangkula Tjupurrula.
Contrasting the work of a 17th century Dutch artist to 1970s Papunya Tula artist, John Warrangkula Tjupurrula. Associate Professor Sally Butler spoke about ‘one of the greatest art movements’. The ArtsNational Coffs Coast Committee is celebrating a stellar year of arts talks. ARTSNATIONAL Coffs Coast recently hosted a talk by Associate Professor Sally Butler on […]
Members of the Bello Collab.
BELLINGEN music teacher Emiliano Beltzer continues to assuage his feelings of despair and powerlessness over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by using music as a tool of expression. Together with a group of like-minded individuals he has created a fundraising night of live music, film and food on 12 December at Bellingen Memorial Hall. All the proceeds […]
