An unknown species of Dragon Springtail (Acanthanura sp) from Dorrigo rainforest.
An unknown species of Dragon Springtail (Acanthanura sp) from Dorrigo rainforest. Cercophonius squama, the Forest Scorpion, seen in Woolgoolga rainforest. THE Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB) is in full swing, starting at midnight on Friday 24 October and going through until Monday night, 27 October. The GSB calls the community and scientists to work together to […]
Blind Pretty’s Ned Ambrose, Della Baldwin and Jesse Falzon are back after quietly crafting their second EP. Photo: supplied.
AFTER a year of writing and soul-searching, rising indie band Blind Pretty is poised to make a bold return – more refined, more focused, and truer to their roots than ever. The group, whose members met in high school in Coffs Harbour, has been steadily building a name for itself across Australia’s east coast, sharing […]
The circus show has an ‘extreme’ theme.
The circus show has an ‘extreme’ theme. The circus show has an ‘extreme’ theme. The circus show has an ‘extreme’ theme. THE iconic Great Moscow Circus brings extreme and death-defying acts from around the globe to Coffs Harbour from 7-16 November. The internationally-renowned Circus first visited Australia in 1965 and has continued the tradition regularly […]
The GambleAware team is always ready to listen, connect, and help.
GAMBLEAWARE Week is running from 20–26 October to remind the community to pause and reflect on the real impact of gambling harm. With the theme “There’s More to Lose Than Money”, the campaign shows how gambling affects more than finances, it also affects relationships, health, and overall wellbeing. Across the Mid and Northern NSW region, […]
Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums members Amy and Stafford Cameron (Uralla) Shaun Manning, Pipe Major Geoff Rogers, Craig Neill, Dale Rogers, James Rogers and Kirstin Bienefelt (missing are Doug Hamer, Kayleigh Ellington, Dan and Lola Finney).
COFFS Coast Pipes and Drums took out the coveted title of Best Band on the Day at the recent Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival. The band’s spirited performance and polished presentation wowed judges and spectators alike, earning them top honours among a field of talented competitors. This win marks a proud moment for the band, whose […]
Lydia Bauman (second from left) with appreciative Coffs Coast audience members.
Lydia Bauman (second from left) with appreciative Coffs Coast audience members. Lydia Bauman with ArtsNational Coffs Coast Chair, Annie Talve. ARTSNATIONAL Coffs Coast’s most recent talks showcased the lives and legacies of two extraordinary talents: T.S. Eliot and Johannes Vermeer – both chosen for their influence on modern creatives. For instance, the award-winning musical Cats, […]
COFFS Harbour Older Women’s Network (CHOWN) is celebrating five years of delivering meaningful and engaging events and social connections through its objectives of being an advocate for change and empowering and building resilience in a changing world. A celebration event will take place on Wednesday 12 November at Shoreline’s Pavilion Room, from 10am to Noon, […]
The Government’s Dutton (Ebor) and Gaden (Snowy Mountains) Trout Hatcheries produce millions of trout and salmon each year.
THE 2025-26 trout fishing season officially opened on Saturday 4 October following the annual four-month closure to allow fish to spawn and reproduce. The season remains open to midnight 8 June 2026. Rivers and streams across NSW are in prime condition, with two million Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Atlantic Salmon to be […]
A student animation showcase will be among the activities for all ages at the Spring Family Fun Day on Saturday, 11 October. Digital animation photo: Omar Lopez Rincon Unsplash.
ALL roads lead to Yarrila Place on Saturday, 11 October for three-hours of hands-on and free entertainment. The Spring Family Fun Day includes a smorgasbord of fun activities perfect for children of all ages and young families. “There’s always so much to do in Coffs Harbour but this special event will well and truly be […]
The Music Society will present The Flinders Quartet.
COFFS Harbour Music Society will present the Flinders Quartet in concert on Friday 17 October, at the John Paul College Theatre on Hogbin Drive. The quartet’s cellist Zoe Knighton will give a talk at 6.30pm with the concert to start at 7.30pm. The highly-respected chamber music ensemble challenges and champions the traditional role of a […]
