March 18, 2026
Dorrigo Support Centre celebrates and supports the region’s seniors Deputy Mayor Cr Graeme Shephard speaking at the event.
Community

Dorrigo Support Centre celebrates and supports the region’s seniors

Deputy Mayor Cr Graeme Shephard speaking at the event. Bellingen Shire Council General Manager Mark Griffioen enjoying lunch with the seniors. THE Dorrigo Support Centre hosted Christmas Lunch at the Dorrigo Community Hall for the town’s senior citizens and their support network. At the heart of the Dorrigo Support Centre is a clear and deeply […]

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‘Coffs Christmas Day Lunch 4 U’ a heart warmer Maree Sanders with her Mmm Aunty Coffee cart.
Community

‘Coffs Christmas Day Lunch 4 U’ a heart warmer

Maree Sanders with her Mmm Aunty Coffee cart. Morning shift volunteers. CHRISTMAS Day 2025 saw almost 200 community members attend the Coffs Christmas Lunch 4 U (CCL4U) 2025 at the Exhibition Hall to enjoy a day of good food, entertainment, Santa and a feeling of inclusiveness.  Organisers Ange Anderson and Nick Newling designed the event […]

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Lifeline training for when crisis calls
Community

Lifeline training for when crisis calls

LIFELINE North Coast Crisis Support Manager and Trainer, Sunjii Doohan, shares her lived experience in a way that beautifully illustrates the importance of asking for help. Her story also provides valuable insight into Lifeline’s Crisis Support volunteer training. “Have you ever faced a crisis and felt you had no one to turn to?,” Sunjii poses. […]

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OzGREEN launches the Rethink Waste Ideas competition
Community

OzGREEN launches the Rethink Waste Ideas competition

ENVIRONMENTAL organisation OzGREEN has launched the Rethink Waste Ideas competition. Based in Bellingen, OzGREEN’s mission is to create sustainable communities in regional NSW working across four key areas of waste, rivers, trees and wellbeing. The Rethink Waste Ideas competition invites schools, households, community groups and businesses from the Coffs Harbour local government area to step […]

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Four Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies honoured with branch life membership UHA North Eastern Regional Representative Dee Hunter, Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies life members Beryl Bracken and Val Ide, President Helen Mears, life members Lorraine Partland and Jenny Hallett and Treasurer Linda Friend.
Community

Four Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies honoured with branch life membership

FOUR long-serving members of the Coffs Harbour branch of the United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA), known fondly as the Pink Ladies, have recently been bestowed life membership in recognition of their outstanding contributions. Pink Ladies President Helen Mears OAM and UHA North Eastern Regional Representative Dee Hunter proudly presented Beryl Bracken, Val Ide, Lorraine Partland and […]

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City supports old phone callout to help domestic violence victims Coffs City Rotary Club members Bob Carle and Paul McKeon with City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams at the DV Safe Phone collection box in the Library at Yarrila Place.
Community

City supports old phone callout to help domestic violence victims

LOCAL Rotary clubs are partnering with the City of Coffs Harbour (CoCH) to expand the DV Safe Phone support service for victims of domestic violence. Founded five years ago, the DV Safe Phone charity refurbishes and distributes old mobile phones to help domestic violence victims stay connected, safe, and to move forward in life. The […]

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Toormina Public School opens ‘Food For Thought’ garden The garden is the result of a year’s work.
Community, School

Toormina Public School opens ‘Food For Thought’ garden

Toormina Public School’s Food For Thought Garden. The garden is the result of a year’s work. TOORMINA Public School has officially opened its Food For Thought Garden, following a year-long collaborative effort involving students, local businesses, families, friends, and sponsors. Driven by the school’s P&C Project Co-creator Christey Ferreira, the garden came about after parents […]

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Bonville Sawtell Lions celebrate year-end with student presentations Bonville Sawtell Lions Club members.
Community, School

Bonville Sawtell Lions celebrate year-end with student presentations

BONVILLE Sawtell Lions Club members marked a successful first half-year at their Christmas meeting, which included giving cash to local schools for end-of-year student awards. “We thank the City of Coffs Harbour Council for a Community Grant of $1650 which helped finance the presentations,” club spokesperson Ida Scolari told News Of The Area. “The eight […]

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NVC Group recognised in National Australian HR Institute Awards CEO Australian HR Institute Sarah McCann-Bartlett with People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, who accepted the awards.
Business, Community

NVC Group recognised in National Australian HR Institute Awards

CEO Australian HR Institute Sarah McCann-Bartlett with People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, who accepted the awards. NVC Group People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, signing up new entrants ready to kick start their career. NVC Group, a local not-for-profit organisation, was honoured at the National Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards held in Melbourne on Friday 5 […]

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