THE Windows 10 operating system will reach the end of its support (EoS) on 14 October. After this date, Microsoft stops providing security updates which leaves computers increasingly vulnerable to viruses, malware, phishing and cyberattacks. Coffs Harbour Young Citizen of the Year 2025, Nathan Armstrong, who runs his own senior tech support service from home […]
R U OK? Day 2025: asking the question that matters
R U OK? Day is a chance to pause and connect. Lisa Nichols and friends will gather on Woolgoolga Beach to create a giant smiley face in the sand. ON Thursday 11 September, Australians will be reminded that every day is a good day to ask “R U OK?” In Woolgoolga, community members will mark […]
Community Kickstart inviting grant applications from local groups
TOORMINA Gardens, owned by ISPT, has launched its Community Kickstart grant program. The program aims to amplify the efforts of those who positively impact their community, by providing funding and support to sustain and expand their projects and services. A grant of $10,000 will be awarded to one local organisation committed to creating positive change […]

Grants grow the future of Coffs Harbour Community Garden
Gurmesh Singh MP at the Coffs Regional Community Gardens with Stephen Dowdle, president/secretary Helen Plummer, Tom Bedford, Claire Artuso, treasurer Alison Osmand and project manager Bob Moulds. Alison Osmand, Claire Artuso, Stephen Dowdle, Bob Moulds, Sheree Soderlund from C.ex, and Helen Plummer on the mower. COFFS Regional Community Gardens Association members have welcomed Spring with […]
Coffs Coast volunteers take out major regional awards
Tania Hrbacek (front row, centre) volunteering with the Mountain Network group. Toby Mitchell, the 2025 Mid North Coast Young Volunteer of the Year, with his mum at the awards ceremony. Toby Mitchell’s books. The Centre for Volunteering CEO Gemma Rygate presents Toby Mitchell his award. Tania Hrbacek was represented at the awards ceremony by Ulong […]
Singing group enjoying new home at The Shoreline
Steve, Graham and Dave singing ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’. Coffs Harbour Sing Australia’s first afternoon at their new home at The Shoreline. SING Australia Coffs Harbour has a new home in The Pavilion at Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living near Park Beach Plaza. The move came about after the group’s four leaders – Isabella […]
Safe staffing in Mid North Coast hospital EDs
TWENTY-SEVEN more hospitals across NSW are rolling-out safe staffing levels in their emergency departments. On the Mid North Coast, these include the Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Macksville District Hospital, Kempsey District Hospital, Port Macquarie Base Hospital and Manning Base Hospital, This brings to 40 the number of hospitals across the state that have started operating […]
Applications called for nursing grant provided by the Country Women’s Association
STUDENT nurses in the region are invited to apply for the South Grafton Nursing Grant provided by the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW North Coast Group. The Group covers an area from Urunga through the Coffs Coast to Iluka and west to Dorrigo. In 2007 the funding, which was established after the CWA rooms […]
Tooheys flood relief Initiative raises $60k for impacted communities
THE Tooheys NSW Flood Relief Initiative has donated $60k to the recovery effort being carried out across flood-affected areas of the state, including the Mid North Coast. In partnership with North Coast Hotel Group (NCHG), C.ex Group and the Australian Hotels Association of New South Wales (AHA NSW), the initiative ran from 12 June to […]
Coffs Council names new GM to guide city’s growth
THE new General Manager of Coffs Harbour City Council has been described as the “right person” to manage the region’s rapid growth. Murray Wood was officially appointed during an extraordinary meeting of councillors on Monday evening, 25 August. The former Dubbo Regional Council CEO will start in the role on 8 December. Mayor Nikki Williams […]