TWELVE months ago, Mid North Coast Local Health District’s (MNCLHD) Parkinson’s Disease support team could never have imagined they would be delivering their group meetings and exercise programs online. In 2021, however, these different ways of supporting and connecting…
MINDFUL drinking and the development of high quality zero-alcohol beverages is seeing bottle shops stocking wider ranges of no- and low-alcohol wines, beers and spirits. “The no-alcohol beverage category is gaining popularity as Australians’ alcohol consumption continues to slowly…
A STUNNING ‘Luminescence’ mixed media art exhibition is currently adorning the walls of Woolgoolga Art Gallery, and is a must see exhibition for all locals and visitors to the township. The transcending exhibition showcases the artworks by two local…
WITH 120 film screenings, events, performances, parties, and industry sessions, the 2021 Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF21) abounds with highlights that will captivate everyone. SWIFF21, presented by tailor-made furniture company, Ashton Designs, will run from this Wednesday, April 14…
JAZZ quartet Six Again stunned the audience with their first Jazz Showcase Concert at the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium on March 26. Tahlia Farag’s smooth melodic tones had a feel of New Orleans’ Bourbon Street rather than Bray Street…
BIRDWATCHING is a burgeoning activity on the Mid North Coast with numerous enthusiasts and active clubs. Coffs Coast Bird Observers (CCBO) is one such gregarious group with monthly local outings. On March 26, twenty keen birders braved the sunshine…
COFFS Harbour Musical Comedy Company (CHMCC) was a month away from hitting the stage last year when Covid-19 hit and the show was postponed, much to the devastation of the entire cast who had worked tirelessly on it for…
IF you are aged 60 or over, and struggling to make sense of technology, the Tech Savvy Seniors program may be the answer. The program delivers free digital literacy training to help seniors develop the skills and confidence to…
A COFFS Harbour man with Parkinson’s is experiencing ‘life-changing’ health improvements since being introduced to eBikes by his support company Heal for Life Australia. In just three months, Greg, aged 54, has noticed he has much more movement, less…
AFTER nearly four months shut down in 2020 and no eisteddfod or community performances, spirits were pretty low in the dance school, and students who could normally express themselves creatively and physically were unable to unleash their passion through…