March 18, 2026
Coffs Harbour’s CALD sewing group Narranga Public School Community Hub sewing group at MakeSpace at Yarrila Place
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Coffs Harbour’s CALD sewing group

Narranga Public School Community Hub sewing group at MakeSpace at Yarrila Place The library book bags made by the Community Hub sewing group members. ATTENDEES of the Monday sewing group at Narranga Public School Community Hub had a wonderful 2025.  Held in the MakeSpace studio at Yarrila Place, the group comprises mostly Yazidi ladies from […]

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Sixty years of saving lives: Marine Rescue Woolgoolga celebrates a remarkable milestone Past and present Marine Rescue Woolgoolga volunteers.
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Sixty years of saving lives: Marine Rescue Woolgoolga celebrates a remarkable milestone

Past and present Marine Rescue Woolgoolga volunteers. Past and current presidents (L to R) Kevin Johnson, John Murray, Taylor Marshall and Mitch Harvey. Marine Rescue Woolgoolga’s all-female executive: (L to R) Susan Nielsen-Robson, Taylor Marshall, Lisa Mobbs, Cherrill Powell and Dolly Clarke. VRA Marine Rescue’s John Murray and Jim Woodhill in 2007. The VRA’s rescue […]

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Ashton Angus wins Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year
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Ashton Angus wins Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year

ASHTON Angus, a Year 11 student at Coffs Harbour Senior College, has been named the winner of the Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year competition. The competition is designed to foster leadership, community contribution, and public speaking skills in high school students. Ashton’s success followed a rigorous judging process, beginning with a formal interview […]

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Rotary Youth Exchange student off to Denmark Toormina High School Principal Paul Humphrey, Rotary Club of Sawtell Youth Director Alan Freedman, exchange student Saskia Iredale and Pat Conaghan MP.
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Rotary Youth Exchange student off to Denmark

THE Rotary Club of Sawtell’s Youth Exchange Program has farewelled Toormina High School student Saskia Iredale, who leaves for Denmark in early January. Saskia attended a special dinner on 8 December at the Sawtell RSL Club where she proudly wore her Rotary Youth Exchange blazer. “At a special gathering… our club’s latest outbound exchange student, […]

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Eastern Dorrigo mountain community celebrates Christmas Enjoying the free sausage sizzle.
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Eastern Dorrigo mountain community celebrates Christmas

ONE26Bends at the Mountain Christmas Carols. Father Christmas with Steve and Carol Cleary, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams and Katie Sibio. The children of Eastern Dorrigo. Enjoying the free sausage sizzle. THE Eastern Dorrigo Hall Committee hosted the annual Mountain Christmas Carols at the Ulong Community Hall, […]

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Coffs Harbour nurses pay tribute to their Bondi colleagues
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Coffs Harbour nurses pay tribute to their Bondi colleagues

IN a statement from the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA), members have expressed their deepest sorrow to the entire Jewish community, following the horrific mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December. Extending heartfelt condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones, and the dozens of victims who remain in […]

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Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre opens in CODA Coffs Harbour
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Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre opens in CODA Coffs Harbour

Advocates and support staff at the new Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre. Advocates and support staff at the new Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre. Members of C.ex Coffs join with members of the new Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre in CODA. Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, NSW Minister of Veterans David Harris MP, Member for […]

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Coffs Coast women step up to triathlon challenge Women of all ages and stages of fitness took up the challenge of the Women’s Triathlon Open Race 2025. Photo: Phoenix Nash.
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Coffs Coast women step up to triathlon challenge

Women of all ages and stages of fitness took up the challenge of the Women’s Triathlon Open Race 2025. Photo: Phoenix Nash. Supportive spirit at the Women’s Triathlon. Photo: Elize Strydom. Pete’s Place Manager Gai Newman. Photo: Phoenix Nash. First time triathletes Shelley Larner and Alisha Collis from Grafton. One of the official photographers, BDC […]

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Big step as restored boiler gets certified in Glenreagh steam train project The ‘1919’ steam engine at Glenreagh.
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Big step as restored boiler gets certified in Glenreagh steam train project

A milestone for the Tallowood Mountain Rail Trail project. ‘1919’ steams into a new era. The ‘1919’ steam engine at Glenreagh. THE Tallowood Mountain Rail Trail restoration project has reached a significant milestone, with the boiler of the 148-year-old steam engine ‘1919’ officially inspected and certified for operation. Over the past year, a dedicated volunteer […]

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Veteran-owned business leads grandstand upgrade at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary The Little Upholstery Shop team and Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary team at the grandstand.
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Veteran-owned business leads grandstand upgrade at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary

THE Little Upholstery Shop, a veteran-owned business in Coffs Harbour, has partnered with two major national suppliers to fully fund and fulfill the job of refurbishing the worn grandstand seating at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. A Veteran Business Community-certified business, the Little Upholstery Shop initiated the upgrade after learning that the Sanctuary’s grandstand, used daily […]

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