THE Breast Cancer Buddies Support Group in Coffs Harbour is hosting a “Tea, Treats and Togetherness” event at the Botanic Gardens, in support of Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser. Everyone is invited to this gathering on Wednesday, 21 May from 10am to 12pm, which will bring the community together to celebrate and support the […]
The endangered Swamp Orchid is protected at the Botanic Garden.
The Powerful Owl, a threatened species living in the Botanic Gardens. The endangered Swamp Orchid is protected at the Botanic Garden. THE Friends of the Botanic Gardens in Coffs Harbour are embracing the theme of Botanic Gardens Week, 19–25 May, with a series of free visitor activities in line with the powerful message, “Guardians of […]
Dr Olive with ArstNational Coffs Coast’s secretary, Natacha Borecky.
Dr Olive with ArstNational Coffs Coast’s secretary, Natacha Borecky. The ‘silence of snow’ as Dr Olive described Hiroshige’s technical brilliance. Snow at Akashi by Hiroshige. ARTSNATIONAL Coffs Coast’s April arts talk featured the work of Japanese woodblock master and innovator, Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858). Titled “Hiroshige’s Woodblock Masterpieces and the Japanese Sensibility for Snow”, it was […]
Ensemble Offspring.
LED by internationally-acclaimed percussionist Claire Edwardes, leading new music group Ensemble Offspring will present a concert like no other in Coffs Harbour on Sunday, 25 May. “Many readers will have seen Claire’s solo marimba concert last year and been dazzled by her high voltage performance,” said Coffs Harbour Music Society.President Leigh Summers. Now Claire brings […]
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Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre coordinator Anna Joy with Matt and Steve McEwan from Reptile World Coffs Harbour.
THE Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre’s (CHNC) free Family Fun Day will be on Saturday 17 May, from 10am to 2pm. The event is to celebrate Neighbourhood Centre Week. CHNC is one of several Neighbourhood Centres on the Coffs Coast working to support communities by providing a welcoming and inclusive space. Known as “the place to […]
The car being raced in the Mystery Box Rally 2025.
The car being raced in the Mystery Box Rally 2025. Laura Orr and her dad Steve Parkin in 2024, winning the Best Dressed team award. Photo: Mystery Box Rally. Laura Orr and Steve on the finish line in 2024. LAURA Orr and her dad Steve Parkin are preparing for their second Mystery Box Rally. The […]
Ken Pay received Highly Commended for his acrylic artwork ‘Three Sisters’.
Hilary Young received Highly Commended for ‘Gullivanting’ in the Watercolour Section. Ken Pay received Highly Commended for his acrylic artwork ‘Three Sisters’. Ballina Moon by Lynne Short received first prize in the Watercolour Section. Isabella Brandli with her piece ‘Memories are Gold’ winning second place in the Open Section. THE quality of the Coffs Harbour […]
Some of the 2025 ‘stars’ and dancers.
Some of the 2025 ‘stars’ and dancers. Team McGrath’s star Ashlee Downton, Annette Sommerville, and star Jessica Payne. Daniel Tempest and his dance teacher Jacqui Jarratt. Photos: Rex Clutario. CANCER Council’s annual Stars of the Coffs Coast Dance for Cancer event is stepping up, with the local “stars” beginning to learn their dance routines. The […]
The orchestra’s young string players will soon visit Europe.
A FREE “warm-up” concert at Marian Grove Retirement Village on Saturday the 24 May will be performed by the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra. Called Potpourri, the concert features a mix of musical items from a range of genres; Jazz (Duke Ellington), Big Band medleys, Musicals and Opera (The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Carmen), Movies […]
