PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese received a surprise gift during his visit to Coffs Harbour to open Yarrila Place. The National Parks Association had requested that City of Coffs Harbour Councillor Jonathan Cassell make a small presentation in the form of…
ARBORGREEN, a leading tree planting, horticulture and erosion control supply company has become a sponsor for Bellingen-based international environmental charity OzGREEN. The gold sponsorship will support OzGREEN’s work with young people on the North and Mid North Coast of NSW…
WOOLGOOLGA District Orchid Society’s much-loved annual Orchid Show and Garden Expo has grown to become a two-day event. The free show is open to the public on Saturday, September 30 at 9.00am to 3.00pm, and Sunday October 1, from 9.00am…
THE Valla Beach Holiday Park’s grand old Woolshed is about to become the venue for two spectacular events. The first is the world premiere of David John Roche’s Ukulele Concerto, which will be performed by The Australian Ukulele Orchestra and…
LATEST recorded crime statistics released by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) show that in the first half of 2023, retail theft returned to, but did not exceed, pre-pandemic levels. As with many property crimes, retail theft…
WITH the lives of their friends and family impacted by the insidious disease in the past, Scott Chapman and Christian Ryan have joined a unique challenge this year to fundraise for the Cancer Council. The Shitbox Rally is a tri-annual…
THE HARD WORKING members of Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour are preparing to host their first ever Expo on Saturday 30 September. Taking place on the last weekend of September, the purpose of the public event is to share insights into…
A MAJOR argument in the ongoing disputes about native forest logging concerns how koala habitat is defined. The Friends of Pine Creek, a group of citizens committed to protecting the natural and cultural values of Pine Creek State Forest, have…
WHEN Jaiden Whitton finished his first book, a novel targeted to the politically interested, socially conscious reader, he felt such a sense of accomplishment he announced the completion of the book to the media. With publishers in America offering feedback…
DO you, or someone you know, have a keyboard in your house that is no longer being played? If you do and you would like that old keyboard put to good use by making people happy then please consider donating…