June 12, 2026
Artists capture creatures great and small
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Artists capture creatures great and small

Ivinnie Brown won the Judges Special Award. ‘Maddie On A Mission’ by Hilary Young, highly commended Watercolour. ‘Fluffy’ by Rebecca Smith, highly commended Open Section. ‘Under The Sun’ by Joy Bentley, second prize Pastels. Two drawing prizes for Maxine Kohlhagen: ‘Silent Squawk’, highly commended, and ‘Leafbound Voyager’, first place. ‘Three Salmon’ by Ken Pay, highly […]

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Three days of action for Curryfest 2025 For 18 years, Curryfest has transformed the streets and beach reserve of Woolgoolga, into a carnival of colour, sights, sounds and taste.
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Three days of action for Curryfest 2025

For 18 years, Curryfest has transformed the streets and beach reserve of Woolgoolga, into a carnival of colour, sights, sounds and taste. For 18 years, Curryfest has transformed the streets and beach reserve of Woolgoolga, into a carnival of colour, sights, sounds and taste. For 18 years, Curryfest has transformed the streets and beach reserve […]

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School holidays fun at the Jetty Memorial Theatre There’s something to delight kids of all ages at the Jetty Memorial Theatre these school holidays.
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School holidays fun at the Jetty Memorial Theatre

SCHOOL holidays are coming up fast, and the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre has a jam-packed program of fun, laughter and adventure for families across the Coffs Coast. With circus, puppetry, and even an outreach performance in Coramba, there’s something to delight kids of all ages (and the grown-ups who come along for […]

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5/49 Boultwood Street, Coffs Harbour is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast
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5/49 Boultwood Street, Coffs Harbour is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast

5/49 Boultwood Street, Coffs HarbourPrice: $550,000Beds: 2, Bath: 1, Car: 1 NESTLED in the vibrant coastal enclave of Park Beach, Coffs Harbour, 5/49 Boultwood Street offers an exclusive opportunity to secure a beautifully appointed two-bedroom unit that seamlessly combines privacy, versatility, and an enviable laid-back lifestyle. Bathed in gentle natural light, this unique property sits […]

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Woolgoolga to host Australia’s biggest orchid show
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Woolgoolga to host Australia’s biggest orchid show

THE Woolgoolga District Orchid Society (WDOS) is hosting the 23rd Australian Orchid Council International Conference and Show in October. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams will officially open the show at the Wiigulga Sports Complex around 8.45am on Friday 3 October. It will remain open to the […]

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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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Trump ‘inspires’ winner of National Rotary Cartoon Award Rod Emerson accepts the winner’s trophy for ‘Pied Piper’, Cartoon of the Year.
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Trump ‘inspires’ winner of National Rotary Cartoon Award

Rod Emerson accepts the winner’s trophy for ‘Pied Piper’, Cartoon of the Year. Cartoonists included Mark Guthrie, David Rowe, Tony Lopes, Jock Brodie, Michael Breen, Mark Lynch, Rod Emmerson, Cathy Wilcox (President, Australian Cartoonists Association), and Dave Keen. Admiring the award winners and entries. A TRUMP-inspired artwork has won Cartoon of the Year at the […]

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Coffs band Purple Disturbance signed by music agent Coffs alt/punk rock band Purple Disturbance: Joshua Downes, Thomas Downes, Jessica Franklin and Jed Freudenstein.
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Coffs band Purple Disturbance signed by music agent

PURPLE Disturbance, a young four-piece teen band from Coffs Harbour, has been signed by New World Artists. The band’s drummer Jessica Franklin told News Of The Area that it was a huge milestone for the band to step into the music industry they have always dreamed about. “What makes it surreal is not just the […]

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Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod calls for volunteers to maintain performing arts tradition ‘Flourish’ performance at the Coffs Eisteddfod Gala. Photo: BPW Studios.
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Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod calls for volunteers to maintain performing arts tradition

‘Flourish’ performance at the Coffs Eisteddfod Gala. Photo: BPW Studios. Everly Baker in the Vocal performance at the Coffs Eisteddfod Gala. Photo CHDES. THE Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod Society (CHDES) is calling on community members to join its ranks, to maintain its tradition of providing outstanding performing arts opportunities. The society’s Annual General Meeting […]

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