October 18, 2025

Coffs Coast News Of The Area

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Vivian Simpson promotes the personal benefits of volunteering Vivian Simpson OAM on the BBQ for Father's Day at Mater Christi Residential Aged Care.
Community

Vivian Simpson promotes the personal benefits of volunteering

VIVIAN Simpson is speaking out to promote the personal benefits of volunteering. The recent recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of his community service, Mr Simpson has been involved with Sawtell Catholic Care, providing aged care; Coffs Harbour Salvation Army, providing welfare and emergency services; the Federal Government’s community […]

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Woolgoolga Red Cross puts the call out for more Trauma Teddy knitters Trauma Teddy Coordinator Doreen Liddle with some of her team of volunteers.
Community, Health

Woolgoolga Red Cross puts the call out for more Trauma Teddy knitters

Trauma Teddy skins ready for stuffing at the working bee. Trauma Teddy Coordinator Doreen Liddle with some of her team of volunteers. Australian Red Cross Woolgoolga volunteer Robyn Rooth with Big Ted. Doreen Liddle with her ‘babies’. AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Woolgoolga Trauma Teddy Coordinator Doreen Liddle, is running low on volunteers to help her make […]

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Pink Auxiliary raises $30k for equipment at Bellingen Hospital Auxiliary members at the AGM (back L-R) Dawn Piddington, Waveney Ayscough, Merridy Huxley, Jacquie Hudson, (front) Craig Dempsey, Carol Gibson, Nancy Hobson, Paul Tipper and Margot Pleasant.
Community, Health

Pink Auxiliary raises $30k for equipment at Bellingen Hospital

BELLINGER River District Hospital has been gifted almost $30,000 in equipment and patient comfort items. Announced at the Annual General Meeting of the Bellingen branch of the United Hospital Auxiliaries (UHA) of NSW, the donation includes two treatment recliner chairs for day procedures, comfort throws for patients, a vital signs monitor, a vein finder and […]

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Coffs Harbour welcomes new Aussies at citizenship ceremonies City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams and Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan celebrate with newly minted Australian citizens at Yarrila Place.
Community

Coffs Harbour welcomes new Aussies at citizenship ceremonies

City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams and Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan celebrate with newly minted Australian citizens at Yarrila Place. Kevin Hogan MP, Badar and Shazeb Baig and Mayor Williams. Kevin Hogan MP, Isayas Seda, Birhane Kitla, Okuba Getahun and Mayor Williams. Kevin Hogan MP, Bae No and Mayor Williams. THEY came […]

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Coffs Coast leaders recognised in national Psychosocial Safety Awards General Manager Lifeline North Coast Angela Martin, Professional Coach Blyde Neser, and Chief Executive Health Voyage Tazmyn Jewell.
Business, Community

Coffs Coast leaders recognised in national Psychosocial Safety Awards

TWO Coffs Coast leaders, General Manager Lifeline North Coast Angela Martin, and Chief Executive Health Voyage Tazmyn Jewell, were among seven national finalists in the Outstanding Leadership category of the recently-held Psychosocial Safety and Leadership Awards. The awards celebrate leaders who take bold, thoughtful steps to reduce risks, improve inclusivity, and champion mental health as […]

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Greens to introduce cat containment laws in NSW The Greens’ law would introduce fines for roaming cats.
Community

Greens to introduce cat containment laws in NSW

NEW laws will be proposed by the Greens in the NSW Parliament in October that would make people responsible for keeping their cat safely at home and give councils the discretion to regulate and enforce cat containment measures in priority areas. Greens MP and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson said, “The failure of the […]

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Gumbaynggirr artists design Bellingen Shire’s new town signs Town entry statements designed by Fisher Design + Architecture.
Community

Gumbaynggirr artists design Bellingen Shire’s new town signs

Town entry statements designed by Fisher Design + Architecture. Gumbaynggirr artist Honey Cairns with her artworks ‘Our People’ and ‘Mother’s Blessing’. Brentyn Lugnan with ‘Old Man Dreaming’. Lisa Kelly with her artwork Gaagal Wajaarr (Ocean Country). NEW town entry signs will be installed later this year on the approaches to the main townships in the […]

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Toormina’s Barcoo Community Garden wins prestigious NSW award Residents of Toormina’s Barcoo Court at their award winning community garden.
Community

Toormina’s Barcoo Community Garden wins prestigious NSW award

GeoLink’s Richard Elliott, Barcoo Community Garden user Christine, and Community Development Manager at Mission Australia Housing Jesse Taylor. Residents of Toormina’s Barcoo Court at their award winning community garden. MISSION Australia Housing’s Barcoo Community Garden in Toormina has won the Australian Housing Institute’s Brighter Futures Award for a Tenant Led Initiative. These awards recognise and […]

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Call for Community Legal Service in Woolgoolga The Mid North Coast Legal Centre’s Coffs Harbour office on Park Avenue
Community

Call for Community Legal Service in Woolgoolga

The Mid North Coast Legal Centre’s Coffs Harbour office on Park Avenue The MNCLC Coffs Harbour team (l-r) Sullivan Izzard, Patrick Hourigan, Madi Taylor, Zac Keizer and Anna Hutchinson. WOOLGOOLGA residents are missing out on a vital safety net that most other communities take for granted – access to a Community Legal Centre (CLC). Due […]

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