A $250,000 grant will support an Indigenous arts organisation in Coffs Harbour to create economic and employment opportunities for First Nations artists. The project has been funded by a ‘Community and Place – Closing the Gap’ grant from Aboriginal Affairs…
A POWERFUL and compelling artwork which speaks to Indigenous deaths in custody will headline a special exhibition hosted by City of Coffs Harbour. Saltwater Freshwater Arts 2023 will be officially opened by Deputy Mayor Cr Sally Townley at Yarrila Arts…
CONCERNED about the insidious negative effects social media can have on young people, Coffs Harbour’s Allegra School invited Kirra Pendergast, founder and CEO of Safe On Social, to host cyber safety sessions for students, parents and staff. Kirra has worked…
A HISTORIC Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) helmet has been gifted to the Coffs Harbour RSL sub-Branch to be included in their memorabilia collection. The helmet had been worn in service by Robert Loretan, who presented it to sub-branch President…
ACTRESS, filmmaker, and regenerative farmer Rachel Ward has spoken out about the difficulties faced by small beef farmers across the state. Rachel owns a small farm at Taylors Arm in the Nambucca Valley, which she operates using regenerative practices to…
NURSES and midwives employed by Ramsay Health Care have refused the company’s 2024 pay offer. This is the first time the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has campaigned for a ‘no’ vote in negotiations with Ramsay in NSW and…
CELEBRATING the gift of time which volunteers give to Meals on Wheels and the Chill & Chat café, the not-for-profit held a gathering on Tuesday 28 May. Around 60 volunteers attended enjoying morning tea, a cuppa and a certificate of…
ARTWORKS created by two local students for their HSC Visual Arts exam in 2023 will soon be put on show at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM). Having had their artworks selected to be part of…
COFFS Coast Legacy held a forum for the regional clubs of Northern NSW on Friday 24 May. The event was held at C.ex Coffs Harbour and hosted by the group’s Immediate Past President, Jeremy Nash. Advertise with News of The…
FIVE seasoned Coffs Coast Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been recognised for achieving 50 or more years of continual service as a NSW Justice of the Peace. Celebrating their commitment at a gathering on Friday 31 May at his…