PORT Stephens beaches are back under patrol, making a day out at the beach a great way to enjoy essential exercise safely. For our Surf Life Savers COVID, has created a new set of procedures and protocols but our…
FATHER Michael and Zippy-the-whippet set off from the Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Sawtell on Saturday morning, heading for Armidale on their sponsored cycle ride. “It’s actually happening,” said Michael as he planted himself on his trike…
THE Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod has been running continuously for 49 years, including during pandemic restrictions, and planning is underway for next year’s fiftieth competition. However, organisers are concerned that the event may be derailed by a lack…
COFFS Harbour City councillor Paul Amos has been named the new Deputy Mayor for the remaining three months of the existing Council’s term. Each September, Council elects a Deputy Mayor for 12 months to support the Mayor with performing…
COFFS Coast residents are enjoying a loosening of COVID-19 restrictions following the region’s long awaited release from stay-at-home lockdown orders over the weekend. Locals are once again indulging in a meal at a restaurant, enjoying an alcoholic beverage at…
COFFS Harbour City councillors have united in opposition against proposed NSW Government changes to an Infrastructure Contributions Bill which will see developer contributions deviated from local councils to the State Government. The NSW Government introduced the Environmental Planning and…
THE Coffs Harbour Council is helping residents to reduce their household green waste by up to fifty percent by recycling their food scraps in the home. In short the aim is to revolutionise the way North Coast residents manage…
MOTORSPORT Australia is disappointed to confirm the two Coffs Coast based RSEA Safety Motorsport Australia Rally Championship events will not take place in 2021. The November events included the finale of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) which…
SHOSHIN, a Zen word referring to having an attitude of openness, eagerness, and lack of preconceptions, just as a beginner would, is the inspiration for Sawtell ceramics group’s next exhibition. The ceramics ‘club’ was named MAGIC back in 2014…
THE Bellingen Shire Council have been busy this spring with works on roads, bridges and community infrastructure as part of their Capital Works Program. If you have had the pleasure of taking a drive on the Promised Land Loop…