Gurmesh Singh MP unveils the Blue Plaque with National Cartoon Gallery Vice President Margaret Cameron. Coffs Harbour’s first commemorative Blue Plaque. Les Tanner’s work. Les Tanner’s work. COFFS Harbour’s first commemorative Blue Plaque has been installed at the National Cartoon Gallery in celebration of the work of well-known and respected cartoonist and journalist, Les Tanner. […]

Coffs Harbour Tokonoma Bonsai Society President Cheryl Benn, with her bonsai tools. Photo: Kate Pye. Club members Issac and Nathan Bunny with their bonsai. Photo: Kate Pye. 1st prize: a 23-year-old Chinese Elm and three azaleas. Photo: Kate Pye. 2nd prize: a 16-year-old Monterey/Radiata Pine. Photo: Kate Pye. 3rd prize: a 20-year-old Juniper. Photo: Kate […]

View from the northeast corner of the proposed camping ground along the northern boundary of the site, which is shared with residences fronting Schafer Street. Photo: DA planning documents. View from the northeast corner of the proposed camping ground toward the Red Rock bowling club. Photo: DA planning documents. RED Rock residents and others who […]

Family-favourite events are all set to return to the Coffs Harbour Agricultural Show. Family-favourite events are all set to return to the Coffs Harbour Agricultural Show. Family-favourite events are all set to return to the Coffs Harbour Agricultural Show. Family-favourite events are all set to return to the Coffs Harbour Agricultural Show. Family-favourite events are […]

MISSION Australia will provide temporary accommodation for the homeless in a new initiative in the Coffs Harbour Jetty area. Mission Australia Housing bought the previous Jetty Blue Backpackers building in Collingwood Street last year and after renovating the 23-room residence, plans to have the accommodation available by August 2026. A Mission Australia spokesperson said, “The […]

AS PART of a plan to improve sport and recreational facilities, Councillor Paul Amos will ask City of Coffs Harbour Council to consider current and future golfing demand. Council  is currently developing a 15-year Sports and Active Recreation Strategy to guide how the city plans, manages and invests in local facilities. The draft strategy will […]

HUNDREDS gathered at Jetty Beach on Saturday morning, attempting a world record for the largest banana formation made by people. Dressed mostly in yellow, locals came together to form a giant human banana on the sand. The attempt was a success, with the record never having been attempted before. Hosted by Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki […]

Valla Beach resident Yvonne Waddy with one of the large trees on the Langsford Way site. Photo: Georgette Allen. The site of the proposed residential development. Photo: supplied. A kangaroo with a joey on the Langsford Way site. Photo: Dr John Bennett PhD. LOCALS continue to raise concerns over plans to develop a heavily-vegetated 3.22 […]

AT last week’s Ordinary Meeting of Nambucca Valley Council, Councillors voted to retain the suburb name of Valla for the area surrounding the Valla Urban Growth Area mixed-use precinct and Boggy Creek Road. Deputy Mayor Susan Jenvey, who moved the motion, said the decision reflected the wishes of the community. “I’m very pleased about retaining […]

Chairman of Maroubra Seals Wayne Clare with Seals Red Rock Manager, Marty Nigro. Red Rock Bowling Club and the adjacent vacant land. Image: Google Earth. A PROPOSAL by Maroubra Seals Sports and Community Club to establish a primitive camping ground adjacent to the Red Rock Bowling Club greens has stirred controversy in the village. Maroubra […]