THE Coffs Harbour Bypass will be realigned to avoid destruction of a rare remnant of ancient subtropical lowland rainforest known as The (Grandpa’s) Scrub. The decision came as welcome relief to the locals, environmentalists, botanists and conservationists who have strongly…
SIZZLING sausages in a tasty, saucy sandwich whipped up by Rotary Sawtell at Bunnings Coffs Harbour on Friday 17 February, raised over $1,000 in yet another of the not-for-profit’s fundraisers. “The BBQ takings and donations mean Rotary Sawtell is able…
ANNOUNCING a $7.8m upgrade to the North Boambee Road in Boambee Valley which will release land for around 866 homes, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and City of Coffs Harbour (CoCH) Mayor Paul Amos, said the money will be…
THE Coffs Harbour Branch of the Australian Red Cross held its first meeting for 2023 in the gardens of Red Cross House in McLean Street on Saturday 11 February, where members set about planning for another busy year for the…
MEMBERS of the Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation (BMNAC) have returned from a very successful cultural exchange to New Zealand. Staff members, dancers, including seven Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School (GGFS) students, and parents travelled to Akerama, near Waitangi, to visit…
THE 75th anniversary of Chin National Day was observed locally over the weekend and on the official day, Monday 20 February 2023. The ethnic Chin group from Myanmar has many members in and around Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News of…
SOMETIMES a compelling story of courage and overcoming dire adversity brings an audience to tears while at the same time motivating them to believe there is life during and after suffering, and this was the case with Sam Bloom’s presentation…
THE National Cartoon Gallery @ The Bunker, Australia’s only cartoon gallery, has put out a call to Coffs Harbour for a major sponsor. “We are looking for one titanium sponsor, someone or a company whose name can literally be synonymous…
BELLINGER Valley VIEW Club has kicked off 2023 with enthusiasm, planning the celebrations for its 38th year in June, and is keenly looking to welcome new members who want to give back to their community and make new connections with…
PERHAPS we’ll never know when someone in the NSW Government set in motion the process to find an alternative to bulldozing through an ancient patch of rainforest off Mackays Road, Coffs Harbour known as The (Grandpa’s) Scrub, and found a…