THE Bellinger Valley View Club (BVVC) recently celebrated their 37th birthday held in the new function room at the Butter Factory in Bellingen. The theme was 1920s flappers and we were joined by members from local VIEW Clubs and great…
TEMPERATURES dropping in Bellingen have seen the local hospital volunteers spring into action. The locals know it’s a bit chilly in winter, and particularly so if you happen to be in hospital without your favourite slippers, feather doona and flannelette…
WILL you brighten someone’s day this week, will you learn a new skill or will you make a new friend, meet interesting people or learn a little local history? These are just a few of the benefits of volunteering according…
DREAMING big and putting in the work, eighteen-year-old Coffs Harbour rapper Yves Manirakiza launched his debut album, Bi-Polic Notes, on Friday 1 July under his professional name, D Mani. You’ll find the album on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. Advertise…
TERRYWHITE Chemmart (TWC) Coffs Harbour Pharmacist Sarah Ding has been awarded the prestigious TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist of the Year for 2022. Pharmacy pioneer Rhonda White acknowledged Sarah’s ongoing commitment to serving the health needs of her Coffs Harbour community. Advertise…
COFFS Harbour Kart Racing Club on Phil Hawthorne Drive is set to be Australia’s best karting facility thanks to a $2.165 million grant from the NSW Government’s Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund allowing a significant upgrade. Work is expected to begin…
BUSINESS and Professional Women (BPW) Coffs Coast annual scholarship programme for 2022 culminated last week with a dinner and announcement of the winners of this year’s awards at the Coffs Harbour Racing Club. BPW Coffs Harbour is committed to assisting…
AUSTRALIA is experiencing a crisis in volunteering due to an unprecedented run of natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen national volunteer numbers plummet by a third since 2020, Simone Plews from Coffs Harbour Health Campus told News…
BELLINGEN Council has resolved to adopt the Bellingen Shire Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026, in accordance with the 2014 Regulation requiring all councils to have a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) in place by 1 July 2022. Council wants to…
WOOLGOOLGA’S Annette and David Dodsworth, known for their selfless service around the beachside town and beyond have been recognised in the Governor General’s awards program. The pair have been awarded National Emergency Medals, having given of themselves freely in service…