Rotary Club of Sawtell President John Turner, Mayor Nikki Williams, exchange students Sophie Watson and Indy Evans with Youth Director Alan Freedman. Exchange student Indy. Exchange student Sophie. THE Rotary Club of Sawtell hosted a celebratory dinner for its Youth Portfolio on 9 February at the Sawtell RSL Club. Two exceptional presentations were made by […]

The Chair of the Conservatorium Dr Terrence Hays with Joel Breski from Pianology. Photo: supplied. The magnificent musical gift refurbished. Photo: supplied. COFFS Harbour’s music scene is about to get a major boost.  A Yamaha CS9 Professional Concert grand piano has taken up residence at the Regional Conservatorium (CHRC). The instrument, gifted by Coffs Harbour […]

THE flourishing Made with Love Market is back for its 15th year selling beautifully crafted handmade goods. The first of four dates in 2026, the market opens the year on Sunday 22 February at Coffs Harbour Showground Exhibition Hall. Having grown from humble beginnings with 27 stallholders, the co-founder and market organiser Alison Paul told […]

COWPER MP Pat Conaghan has taken aim at Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King’s Tuesday visit to the Coffs Coast, claiming she ignored nearby communities impacted by the ongoing closure of Waterfall Way.  On Monday 19 January 2026 a landslip near Gordonville Crossing was triggered by severe local rainfall, closing Waterfall Way – which links Bellingen […]

Made With Love Market. Made With Love Market. Made With Love Market. Made With Love Market. THE flourishing Made with Love Market is back for its 15th year selling beautifully crafted handmade goods.  The first of four dates in 2026, the market opens the year on Sunday 22 February at Coffs Harbour Showground Exhibition Hall. […]

  A couple of young students showing off their creative flair.   The design brief offers plenty of scope.   Snippets from the day/night garden.   EXCITEMENT is already building around a Northern Beaches of Coffs Harbour community initiative to celebrate and share the true meaning of Easter. The Easter Paper Sculpture 2026 involves a […]

Enid Lambeth and her birthday cake, topped with a rarely-seen 104. Enid is the oldest resident of Mater Christi in Toormina. ENID Lambeth can proudly boast being the oldest resident of Mater Christi in Toormina.  At 104, she certainly deserved all the well-wishes that came her way during her birthday celebrations on 30 January. Born […]

The pest, Common (Indian) Myna. The native, Noisy Miner. COMMON Myna birds might be smart and well-adjusted to their adopted home, but they are a threat to native birds. They are making their destructive presence felt in many areas of Coffs Harbour, particularly West Coffs and the northern beaches.  Common Mynas, also known as Indian […]

Carol, Margaret and Esther. Woopi Garden Club member, Wendy. Sue and Carol observe the herb garden. Beryl and Annie. COFFS Harbour and Woolgoolga Garden Clubs came together for friendship and morning tea on Thursday, 29 January, to celebrate the start of the clubs’ programs for the new year.  Some 20 members from both garden clubs […]