MEET Bishop Druitt College student, Will Mackie. Will is following his passion and artistic talents and has embarked on a school based apprenticeship with local employer, Coffs Harbour Hardwoods, where he is undertaking a Certificate III in Timber Machining…
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HOUSING availability is an ongoing challenge for the region, with areas suffering from a lack of rental properties and affordable housing options. The popularity of Port Stephens and the Myall Coast as a seachange and treechange destination is undeniable…
DEAR Jasminda, When taking a book from a street library, should you give back a book of equal literary merit or is it okay to swap average books for best-sellers? Mr Geoff W. Dear Geoff, I love the street…
FORMER Coffs Harbour Suns junior Kristy Wallace has been part of the Australian Opals team who have taken on the best of Asia. The 25-year-old made her Opals debut during last week’s FIBA Women’s Asia Cup in Jordan, and…
THE North Coast branch of Men of League are holding their annual fundraising luncheon on 30 October and the message from President Peter Barret is that “Coffs Harbour needs to get out”. “Following the lockdowns and all of the…
BRAZILIAN Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) students have returned to grappling and throw downs after the lockdown interrupted preparations for their upcoming competition. Head instructor Cris Hisa has a deep history with the martial arts, growing up in a traditional Japanese…
2021 saw a number of sporting clubs from outside the Coffs Harbour region take part and excel in local competitions. The Lismore Swans and Casino Lions entered the AFL North Coast competition for the first time, while a number…