A PARLIAMENTARY committee will review the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s response to May’s record-breaking flood event. After entire townships were left isolated and thousands of homes and businesses were damaged, the NSW Reconstruction Authority has been leading recovery operations, including coordinating clean-up and repair efforts. A NSW Parliament Joint Select Committee has recently commenced an inquiry […]

THE Rural Fire Brigades of the northern Coffs Coast are inviting the community to a day of “fire safety, fun, and local spirit” at the upcoming Recruitment and Readiness Day in Woolgoolga. This family-friendly event will bring together local fire brigades from across the region – including Moonee, Corindi, Sandy Beach, Mullaway, Woolgoolga, Country Club, […]

WOOPI volunteering legend and Lion Jean Vickery has raised over $7000 for Cancer Council in this year’s “Shave for a Cure” fundraiser. Ms Vickery shaved her head in May in a grand effort to raise money for the cancer charity as one of her family is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Along with Woolgoolga Lions Club […]

A FUN WAY to unlock Coffs Harbour’s magical past – from The Planto to Trixie the amusement horse ride – has been launched to coincide with History Week. A self-guided Heritage Trail has been added to the celebrated Coffs Coast Explorer app, providing entertainment and enlightenment for visitors and locals alike. “This is all about […]

THE Dalgety Street footbridge in Woolgoolga has opened to the community. City of Coffs Harbour says the “challenging” project was delivered within budget and has produced a “visually stunning result”. The bridge snakes across Woolgoolga Creek, connecting West Woolgoolga to Dalgety and Nash streets, providing faster and easier access to the town’s CBD and beach. […]

THE winners of a prestigious national art competition will be unveiled during a gala awards night at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Yarrila Place on Saturday, 6 September. “STILL: National Still Life Award” is Yarrila Arts and Museum’s (YAM) national biennial acquisitive art award, which recognises excellence, diversity and innovation in contemporary still life practice. […]

SKYLAH Eskola of Coffs Harbour is helping to meet the demand for skilled healthcare workers. At just 18-years-old, she is already shaping her future after completing a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance at TAFE NSW. Skylah said she was inspired by the compassionate care her family received during hospital stays, and also by her […]

A PROJECT to light up Sawtell’s streets has received a funding boost from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program. Sawtell Chamber of Commerce has secured a $14,333 grant for its community-led Festoon Light Upgrade. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the Chamber can now replace the existing and ageing festoon lights in First […]

THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]

ST VINCENT de Paul Society’s “Pete’s Place” in Coffs Harbour has been granted $20,000 from enterprise and training company ETC’s Community Support Fund. Pete’s Place is in Coffs Harbour Community Village and is a drop-in service for people experiencing, or at risk of,  homelessness. ETC’s donation will assist the service in providing essential food support […]