MORE than 60 regional children will come together in June for an unforgettable experience at the 35th annual North Coast Deaf Camp. Held at the Bonville Coffs Coast Adventure Centre, this four-day camp is a much-anticipated event for students who…
LABOR has announced Emerald Beach local Wendy Backhous as its candidate for Page in the Federal Election. Ms Backhouse is a registered nurse, a former Commonwealth public servant, and served on the board of the Central West Women’s Health Centre…
FREE demonstrations of various art practices will take place during the Combined Art and Craft Group’s school holiday exhibition at Coffs’ Botanic Garden. A mainstay of holiday entertainment, the group consists of six local artists who get together for exhibitions…
IN a force of intergenerational positivity, over 500 people participated in the 29th Coffs Coast Ocean Swims (CCOS) on Sunday morning, 6 April, at Jetty Beach. There were assisted swimmers and carers, youngsters in the 300m Junior Swim, all ages…
WHILE Cyclone Alfred spared Coffs Harbour the worst, it exposed major gaps in how we support one of our most vulnerable groups – rough sleepers – during emergencies. Despite best efforts from the community, unclear and delayed communication left many…
CELEBRATING her 102nd birthday on Sunday 6 April, Coffs Harbour great-great-grandmother, Scotswoman Margaret, will be at home with her family and a feast of the British favourite, fish ‘n’ chips. Born in Edinburgh in 1923, Margaret married English sailor Reg…
THE Coalition has pledged $850,000 in funding to create a purpose-built tourism information facility for the Coffs Coast, if successful at May’s federal election. The new centre would be housed at the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Advertise with News of…
THE North Coast Regional Botanic Garden (NCRBG) in Coffs Harbour has installed a new digital record-keeping system which is yielding significant results. Using Hortis, a modern, cloud-based platform recommended by Botanic Gardens Australia and New Zealand, the garden’s meticulously kept…
THE Blue Motorcycle Project’s Coramba bike was a stop-off point for last week’s Beyond Bitumen car rally which raises funds for Beyond Blue. While all three organisations promote awareness around mental health issues and suicide prevention, the Blue Motorcycle Project’s…
ALMOST 100 people attended the Sawtell Cinema on Tuesday, 25 March, to watch “Big Deal” – a film about the role of money in Australian politics. The film is directed by Craig Reucassel, known for “The Chaser”, “The Checkout” and…