The ‘1919’ steam engine at Glenreagh.
A milestone for the Tallowood Mountain Rail Trail project. ‘1919’ steams into a new era. The ‘1919’ steam engine at Glenreagh. THE Tallowood Mountain Rail Trail restoration project has reached a significant milestone, with the boiler of the 148-year-old steam engine ‘1919’ officially inspected and certified for operation. Over the past year, a dedicated volunteer […]
The Little Upholstery Shop team and Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary team at the grandstand.
THE Little Upholstery Shop, a veteran-owned business in Coffs Harbour, has partnered with two major national suppliers to fully fund and fulfill the job of refurbishing the worn grandstand seating at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. A Veteran Business Community-certified business, the Little Upholstery Shop initiated the upgrade after learning that the Sanctuary’s grandstand, used daily […]
FINDING Courage is an online storytelling project created by Coffs Harbour writer Stephanie Hunt. The project, now live at findingcourage.online, explores the moments when “ordinary” people find the strength to do something hard, risky or deeply meaningful. While the collection includes submissions from around Australia, Ms Hunt said many of its most powerful stories have […]
Dorrigo Library Branch Officer, Tamar Collier at Dorrigo Library.
DORRIGO Library Branch Officer Tamar Collier has returned from SWITCH, the annual conference of the NSW Public Libraries Association. Held between 11-14 November in Penrith, Tamar’s attendance was as a recipient of the Kath Knowles Emerging Leaders Award, which comes in the form of a $2000 bursary. Open to staff members who have been working […]
Kororo Public School pupils Josie, Toby and Emerald Fidge.
A RAFFLE has been launched to support a wellbeing officer role at Kororo Public School, with almost $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. The Kororo Public School P&C’s “Support Kororo, Win Big!” raffle will be drawn on Wednesday, 17 December. Entries close at 4pm that day. It’s the local school P&C’s biggest community raffle […]
Coffs’ recipient of The King’s Trust Australia award, Jeremy Holder.
Coffs’ recipient of The King’s Trust Australia award, Jeremy Holder. Jeremy Holder (centre) pictured with finalists, the Governor-General of Australia and Julie Bishop. JEREMY Holder of Coffs Harbour has received the 2025 King’s Trust Australia Commonwealth Bank Business of the Year Award at a ceremony at Admiralty House, Sydney. The former Australian Defence Force (ADF) […]
Dr Tanya Stewart with technicians and sonographers at the Mid North Coast Cardiac Services in Coffs Harbour.
THE Cardiac Technician Traineeship Program run by Mid North Coast Cardiac Services (MNNCS) is entering its fifth year. This unique local initiative provides graduating students from Coffs Harbour Senior College with a paid, hands-on introduction to the healthcare sector through a structured gap-year traineeship. The College and Mid North Coast Cardiac Services selected Year 12 […]
Youth worker Rhianna Grimly at the 2025 Youth Action Conference in Sydney.
Youth worker Rhianna Grimly at the 2025 Youth Action Conference in Sydney. Youth worker Kylie Selig and Hub coordinator Michael Mooney with two local young people and the award. BELLINGEN Youth Hub has won the NSW Youth Service of the Year for its innovation, youth engagement, impact and sector leadership. Judges for the 2025 NSW […]
Bishop Druitt College Primary Service Club students helping pick ‘n’ pack.
THE dedicated group of young students in Bishop Druitt College’s Primary Service Club are playing a key role in this year’s BDC Christmas Appeal. They have been sorting donations, packing hampers, and encouraging their peers to give generously. Each year, the BDC community comes together to support families and individuals doing it tough across the […]
Excellence in Allied Health Achievement award winner, Coffs Coast Sports Physiotherapy’s Trent Renshaw, with North Coast Allied Health Association CEO Alira Bayndrian.
Excellence in Allied Health Achievement award winner, Coffs Coast Sports Physiotherapy’s Trent Renshaw, with North Coast Allied Health Association CEO Alira Bayndrian. Long Service Award winner General Practitioner, Northside Health Centre, Dr Jay Ruthnam with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ Dr Deb King. Finalists and colleagues from Health Voyage, Coffs Harbour. A RAFT […]
