Volunteer water sample collectors for the Macro Muster. Macro Muster is a free hands-on citizen science event collecting data to track the health of three local rivers. Macro Muster is a free hands-on citizen science event collecting data to track the health of three local rivers. Macro Muster is a free […]

Bowraville Theatre celebrates progress and perseverance at AGM
THE Bowraville Theatre marked a year of challenges, triumphs and transformation at its Annual General Meeting held on 12 October 2025, as the Bowraville Arts Council reflected on significant progress made over the past twelve months and set its sights firmly on the future. While the long-awaited dressing rooms and back stage area are yet […]
A tribute to music icons at the Nambucca RSL
TRIBUTE act Wild Things Run will bring to life the songs and stories of music legends Carole King and James Taylor at the Nambucca RSL on Saturday 22 November. The RSL invites guests to a magical night of music celebrating two of the most iconic legends of the ’70s, brought to life by the incredible […]

Valla Beach Community markets draw biggest crowd in over a decade
Ceri and Rick Wrobel of the Valla Beach Community Association on hand to assist visitors on arrival at the Valla Beach Community Markets. Snez and Stewart Peters entertaining the large crowd at last weekend’s markets Hulistic Hoops provided endless healthy fun for all ages. The CWA Nambucca Valley Evening Branch offered baked goods and other […]

Blind Pretty are on the brink and ready to break through with fresh sound
AFTER a year of writing and soul-searching, rising Nambucca Valley-based indie band Blind Pretty is poised to make a bold return – more refined, more focused, and truer to their roots than ever. The group, whose members met in high school in Coffs Harbour, has been steadily building a name for itself across Australia’s east […]

Bowraville Theatre Singers celebrate Australia in song
CELEBRATING the soul of the nation in song, the Bowraville Theatre Singers (BTS) are preparing to bring to life Australia’s diverse history and spirit in their new powerful performance, “We Are Many: Songs of Australia”. The concert will feature a rich program of songs about Australia or written by Australian composers. From a local Gumbaynggirr […]

Trout fishing season officially opens across NSW
THE 2025-26 trout fishing season officially opened on Saturday 4 October following the annual four-month closure to allow fish to spawn and reproduce. The season remains open to midnight 8 June 2026. Rivers and streams across NSW are in prime condition, with two million Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Atlantic Salmon to be […]
Local landmarks light up in blue in recognition of National Carers Week
NATIONAL Carers Weeks begins on Sunday 12 October with local landmarks across NSW to be bathed in blue. The Big Banana in Coffs Harbour will beam in blue as will the Macksville Bridge. Marking the beginning of National Carers Week (12-18 October 2025) the lightings celebrate the 958,500 people who provide care to a family […]
First Nations fashion house makes European debut at Paris Fashion Week
Miimi (Lauren) and Jiinda (Melissa), founder and creators at Miimi & Jiinda fashion house. Miimi & Jiinda will preview its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, ‘Gaagal Wanggaan’, at Paris Fashion Week. THE Nambucca Valley born and female-led First Nations fashion house, Miimi & Jiinda, makes its European debut at Paris Fashion Week from 1-7 October. It is […]
City orchestra to ride the waves of maritime music
Artistic Director Tim Egan conducts the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra. The orchestra at the Nambucca Arts and Community Centre. Coffs Harbour City Orchestra at the Jetty Markets. COFFS Harbour City Orchestra will take its audience on a maritime adventure during its concert in Nambucca Arts and Community Centre on Sunday 19 October. The program provides […]