January 11, 2026
Mid North Coast Malayalees celebrate traditional Onam festival The symbolic return of King Mahabali.
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Mid North Coast Malayalees celebrate traditional Onam festival

The symbolic return of King Mahabali. Official guests joined around 400 people at the celebration. Dance is a traditional feature of Onam. WOOLGOOLGA Stadium came alive with colour, music, and the aroma of a feast on 31 August, as the Association of the Malayalees of the Mid North Coast of Australia (AMMA) hosted its annual […]

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Raise a glass at the 24th Annual Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day The much-loved Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day returns on Sunday.
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Raise a glass at the 24th Annual Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day

The much-loved Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day returns on Sunday. The much-loved Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day returns on Sunday. The much-loved Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day returns on Sunday. MARK your calendars! Coffs City Rotary is hosting the 24th installment of their much-loved Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day on Sunday, […]

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Hip-hop rap artist Rutho performs at Hoey Moey’s Tidal Sounds Festival ‘Rutho’ will switch up the tempo for the Tidal Sounds Festival.
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Hip-hop rap artist Rutho performs at Hoey Moey’s Tidal Sounds Festival

TOORMINA hip-hop rap artist Rutho will appear at the Tidal Sounds Festival at the Hoey Moey on Saturday 6 September. One of the region’s fastest-rising talents, Rutho is becoming known for his feel-good party vibe and laidback lyrical style. “The vibe I’m bringing to Tidal Sounds is energy, inspirational and good times,” he told News […]

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Ladies Day at Holden Motor Museum showcases female affection for classic cars City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams (second from left) with sponsor representatives.
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Ladies Day at Holden Motor Museum showcases female affection for classic cars

City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams (second from left) with sponsor representatives. Participants of the inaugural Ladies Day at the National Holden Motor Museum. Margaret Cameron, National Holden Motor Museum board member. Chris Paynter, Vicky Holgate and Heather Collyer. Mayor Nikki Williams and Holden Motor Museum Choice winner Vikki Fogarty. People’s Choice winner Michelle […]

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Coffs Harbour senior cyclist pedals for prostate cancer in this month’s Long Run Bruce Robertson and mates on their morning ride from Park Beach to Sawtell.
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Coffs Harbour senior cyclist pedals for prostate cancer in this month’s Long Run

SENIOR cyclist Bruce Robertson is participating in the Long Run this September, a Prostate Cancer Awareness Month fundraiser asking men to prioritise their regular health checks. The Long Run riders, runners or walkers, must complete at least 72km, a symbolic distance honouring the 72 men diagnosed with the disease each day. For Mr Robertson, his […]

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Lifeline calls community to unite for ‘out of the shadows’ walk Last year’s ‘Out of the Shadows’ walk.
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Lifeline calls community to unite for ‘out of the shadows’ walk

LIFELINE North Coast is inviting the local community to come together for a special Out of the Shadows Walk to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday 10 September. The walk honours the nine lives lost to suicide every day in Australia. Starting at Coffs’ Jetty Foreshores, near the Yacht Club and Jetty Beach steps […]

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C.ex Coffs Camera Club brings home three trophies at Northern Zone Competition Margherita Standing’s ‘Dragonflies Mating’.
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C.ex Coffs Camera Club brings home three trophies at Northern Zone Competition

Donna Baldwin with Tom Sheppard from Port Macquarie, receiving the trophy for Coffs Harbour for Overall Winner. ‘Samarqand dress up’ by Sharron Sykes. ‘Dripping Hydrangeas’ by Annette Brauer. ‘Clairview’ by Michael Lamont. Margherita Standing’s ‘Owlfly’. Margherita Standing’s ‘Dragonflies Mating’. THE C.ex Coffs Camera Club emerged victorious at the Northern Zone Convention, competing against nine other […]

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Local artist Surat brings soulful sounds to the Coffs Coast this September Indie R’n’B artist Surat.
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Local artist Surat brings soulful sounds to the Coffs Coast this September

LOCAL indie R’n’B artist Surat is sharing his heartfelt sound across the Coffs Coast this September, performing four free gigs across community-focused venues. “My parents were rock and roll, swing dancers/teachers so I grew up listening to jazz and big band music that set a foundation to shape my musical style and journey,” he told […]

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