Tea Gardens Women’s Bowls
TUESDAY 6 June: The final of the Club Championship Major Singles played and social bowls. Format for social bowls was four games of 3 bowls Pairs, 18 ends. Lyn Nightingale and Jill McBride at times held a narrow lead…
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Port Stephens SPARTAN Event A Success
SPARTAN is a gruelling test of fitness and resolve. Recently a SPARTAN event was held in Port Stephens bringing contenders to try their metal and see if they have what it takes to be a warrior. The event was…
Fern Bay’s Michael Hoysted Wins At Volkswagen NSW Surfmasters Titles
FERN Bay’s Michael Hoysted took top spot on the dais at the Volkswagen NSW Surfmasters Titles last weekend. The Volkswagen NSW Surfmasters Titles presented by Moby’s Beachside Retreat got off to a flying start with four new state champions…
Council Assists Myall Park Croquet Club With Grant Funds For Mallets
THE Myall Park Croquet Club is one of many community groups that uses Council facilities for their sport. The Club leases the property from Council for a fee annually. Like most grassroots sports clubs, the croquet club relies on…
130 Trees Planted On World Environment Day in Coramba and Nana Glen
OUR Living Coast, a joint project of the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Councils, organised the planting of 130 trees at events at Coramba and Nana Glen, last Saturday, the 5 of June. The plantings were conducted on World…
Future Forward Tourism Symposium comes to Urunga C-ex
FUTURE Forward is the theme to inspire attendees at Destination North Coast Tourism’s Symposium on June 24 at C.ex Urunga Golf & Sports Club. Destination North Coast along with co-host Bellingen Shire Council, will host the day-long symposium and…
Public speaking and social confidence – Toastmasters supports growth goals
DON’T you just envy those types who can stand up in front of a group of people and deliver a fine, funny, choicely worded speech at the drop of a hat? Whether it’s a work presentation, your Best Man…
Three WIns for Bellingen TAFE Trades Apprentice
GUMBAYNGGIRR man Craig Barry from Bellingen has almost completed his cabinet-making apprenticeship through TAFE, is in full employment, and has gained multiple awards and accolades. As well as receiving a Hunter TAFE Foundation scholarship in 2018, Mr Barry has…
Technology Help for Older Generation to Continue on Coffs Coast
A RECENT social impact report by Swinburne University of Technology found that Be Connected, a government initiative to improve digital literacy, has created significant value for people in its target age group. Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative…
Story Dog ‘Nitro’ Making Reading Fun at Bonville Primary School
NITRO the Story Dog has been visiting Bonville Primary School with handler Jill Evans making reading fun for children and improving literacy. Jill Evans explained some of the benefits of reading with Nitro. “Reading to a dog provides a…