COFFS Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) marked its 25th anniversary with a well-attended celebration to show appreciation for its volunteer workforce on Saturday 25 May at the Cavanbah Centre. CHRL Present Barry Powells had the honour of cutting the cake surrounded…
TWO women in Coffs Harbour have been named on the NSW Government’s Hidden Treasures Honour Roll for the important volunteer work they do in their local communities. Through public recognition of women in regional, rural and remote areas this initiative…
BELLO Youth Hub’s Wednesday drop-in program is partnering with OzGREEN for a free event in celebration of World Environment Day on 5 June. The event will rally local youngsters to take care of trees at Bellingen Skatepark during the ‘riveryouthfest’…
NESTLED into the Emerald Beach foreshore in the mid-morning sun a small group of avid artists test their skills. The regular Tuesday morning field trip of the Coffs Coast Artists group upholds a well-established tradition. Advertise with News of The…
IN a move to inspire educators around teaching sustainability in their own schools, Crossmaglen Public School is hosting an interactive tour of its educational program combining gardening, cooking and composting. Crossmaglen’s ‘Kids in the Kitchen’ program is teaching students how…
BELLINGEN Shire is set to benefit from a significant investment in community sports facilities, thanks to the latest funding announcement made by the NSW Government. Member for Oxley Michael Kemp surprised attendees at the Connell Park netball court’s official opening…
THE Open Day for the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden Coffs Harbour welcomed hundreds of visitors, sharing its grounds with All One Under the Sun cultural festival on Sunday 26 May. “It was a wonderful day,” President of the Friends…
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COMMUNITY members and organisers have declared the All One Under the Sun cultural festival on Sunday 26 May a resounding success. Around 5000 people came along to celebrate Coffs Harbour’s vibrant multicultural community and enjoy a day of music, dance,…
UNDER welcome late autumn sunshine at Joe Donovan Sports Oval in Stuarts Point, regional Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews converged for a ‘Funday’ dedicated to the volunteers and their families, with more than 200 people in attendance. The event was…