Coffs Coast News Of The Area 17 JANUARY 2025



COMMUNITY groups across the Cowper electorate can now apply for Federal Government grants to upgrade and improve their facilities and resources. Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said $150,000 has been allocated to upgrade local community infrastructure through round eight…

UPTOWN Nambucca Heads has become the focal for a cutting-edge arts project. Keep an eye out around the main drag for a rather unusual character, Gary the Dolphin, strolling around with a microphone in hand sidling up to people for…

MORE than 200 community members rallied at the NSW Forestry Corporation’s offices in Coffs Harbour early this week, arguing that the State Government has broken its promise by delaying the creation of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). The plan…

MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp says he has received assurances from Transport for NSW that road safety improvement works at the intersection of Giinagay Way and Valla Beach Road will be carried out by mid-February. In a statement to media…

WITH 182 golfers teeing off at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club, the 31st year of the Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day was declared another great success. Organisers Ray Stig and Raelene Squires announced $15,000 will be sent to the Children’s…

CAMDEN Haven rugby league juniors made their mark at The Final Whistle (TFW) Rugby League 9s tournament in Tuggerah in January. The event features eight-plus days of action-packed nines football and more than 4000 young athletes. Among those competing were…

2/93 Bold Street, Laurieton Price: $669,000 NESTLED in an enviable location just one street back from the vibrant Laurieton CBD, this Torrens Title villa offers the perfect blend of convenience and low-maintenance living. Positioned diagonally opposite the main shopping complex,…

“AMAZINGLY successful” is how coordinator John Drinan summed up the Bonny Hills Art Prize, which ran over five days at the Francis Retreat. By the time the Bonny Hills Progress Association packed up after last Sunday’s showing, new records had…

THE offshore fishing scene continues to dominate conversations, with the Port Macquarie Garmin Golden Lure Tournament remaining a central focus. While tag and release catches of black marlin have been reported off South West Rocks, Port Macquarie, and Lake Cathie,…