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 […]
Equestrian events are a feature of the Bellingen Show.
Equestrian events are a feature of the Bellingen Show. The Budaabang Bari Aboriginal Dance Group will perform at the official opening. Hay bale challenges; all part of the rural fun. THE Bellinger River Agricultural Society’s annual show will be officially opened at the earlier time of 9am on Saturday morning, 24 May, in the Bellingen […]
Competitor Melissa Robertson finding checkpoints within Lower Bucca State Forest.
MORE than 200 competitors navigated to checkpoints deep within Lower Bucca State Forest as part of Coffs Harbour’s first “Rogaining” event. Rogaining is a long-distance orienteering sport that involves navigating between checkpoints, marked by a flag, within a time limit. The goal is to score the highest by visiting the most checkpoints. This Rogaining event […]
Petal N Vine’s Biggest Morning Tea event venue.
Jodi and David in the event room with the floral mural. Petal N Vine’s Biggest Morning Tea event venue. ‘Pretty’ food will be served at the Biggest Morning Tea. CANCER Council’s Biggest Morning Tea in Nana Glen on Sunday 25 May, will be a collaboration between Petal N Vine flower farm, Idle In Café, and […]
The Easter display installation.
The Easter display installation. The Easter display installation. The Easter display installation. THE Easter holiday weekend provided the ideal conditions to showcase a Community Craft Project in the heart of Woolgoolga. Visitors and locals alike were greeted with a veritable inundation of handmade daffodils and butterflies. In the weeks leading up to Easter, students from […]
Some of the 400 delegates at the Christian Surfers National Conference.
Some of the 400 delegates at the Christian Surfers National Conference. A paddle-out at Sawtell was a highlight. New believers going through the waters of baptism. EVERY Easter for the past 48 years, Christian Surfers (CS) from across Australia have gathered to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For the first time, the […]
SITUATED on a 781.5m2 block, 11 Hickory Street, Dorrigo enjoys an elevated position with views over the neighbouring farmland that will never be built out and offers an easy flat walk to schools and the centre of town. The three bedroom, one bathroom home is largely constructed from local hardwoods and benefits from a sizable […]
The concert featured the music and songs of the First and Second World War periods.
AN audience of over 500 enjoyed a special charity concert at the Wiigulga Sports Complex in Woolgoolga on Saturday afternoon, 26 April. The concert marked 110 years since the Gallipoli landings, and 80 years since the end of World War II. The concert was performed by the talented Clarence Valley Orchestra and Chorus, under the […]
