THE Eungai Creek Farmers Market is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Saturday, 13 September. The market was established in 2020 by a small group of locals passionate about providing fresh, local and chemical-free produce to local communities. This includes seasonal fruit and vegetables, nuts, mushrooms and eggs, herbs, teas, honey and honey-based products, lotions and […]

Students star on the stage as Little Women production deemed a triumph
Cast members from Nambucca Valley Christian Community School’s production of Little Women light up the stage. Photos: NVCCS/Viv Donohue. Cast members from Nambucca Valley Christian Community School’s production of Little Women light up the stage. Photos: NVCCS/Viv Donohue. Cast members from Nambucca Valley Christian Community School’s production of Little Women light up the stage. Photos: […]
MAKE/SPACE is a new platform for creatives across the Mid North Coast
ARTS Mid North Coast has launched MAKE/SPACE, a new creative initiative designed to bring art to life in unexpected places. It offers two distinct opportunities for the region’s artists. MAKE/SPACE is a program of two-week shopfront activations in which artists create, exhibit, or host workshops in public-facing spaces, while COMPACT is a small works exhibition. […]
Final call for Beyond Jazz Weekender
THE inaugural Beyond Jazz Weekender will transform Bellingen Memorial Hall into a three-day playground of live jazz, club culture, dance, art and wellbeing from 15–17 August. More than a festival, Beyond Jazz revives the Weekender tradition — a term first used for Northern Soul Weekender dance events in 1970s UK, when fans travelled for multi-day […]
‘SustainaBelllingen’: community resilience showcase goes ahead
THE “SustainaBellingen Showcase”, originally planned as part of the Bellingen Show program, will proceed as a standalone event this Saturday and Sunday, 9-10 August. Taking place at the CWA Rooms in Church Street, the free event features a lineup of speakers addressing the community’s resilience to environmental, economic and social issues. “This showcase represents everything […]
Macksville Music Muster returns to showgrounds in February 2026
THE much-loved Macksville Music Muster will return to the town’s showgrounds from 16-23 February 2026. This five-day event will showcase a diverse range of musical talent, alongside delicious food, stalls and family fun engaging activities for all ages. “We are thrilled to bring this unique Muster back to Macksville in 2026,” said event coordinator Vanessa […]
Applications open for indie music support package
The Greater Good team behind Good Intent. Photo: Billy Zammit. Past Greater Good winner Fool Nelson, performing in Coffs Harbour recently. Past Greater Good winner Fool Nelson, performing in Coffs Harbour recently. GREATER Good, a massive multi-discipline support package worth $30k for independent music artists, is back for a fifth year, with applications open now […]
Nambucca’s Nancy Brits to exhibit her work at Stringer Gallery
NAMBUCCA’S Nancy Brits will exhibit her diverse painting works at the Stringer Gallery in Nambucca Heads from 4 August to 13 September. Having been interested in painting from a young age, the scenery and wildlife of Nambucca reignited her passion for the artform after her move six years ago. She now loves creating with acrylic […]
Local live music headlines flood relief event at Macksville Country Club
THE Macksville Country Club will host a major flood relief event on Saturday, 19 July, in support of the North Macksville Rural Fire Service and the Nambucca Valley State Emergency Service (SES). The event, titled ‘Rhythms for Recovery’, is free to attend and promises an evening of live music, great food, and loads of fun […]
Coffs’ City Orchestra hosts violin virtuoso for concert in Bellingen
Violin virtuoso Nicholas Fairbanks performs with Coffs Harbour City Orchestra. Coffs Harbour City Orchestra performing at Bellingen Memorial Hall. THE Coffs Harbour City Orchestra’s upcoming concert featuring violin virtuoso Nicholas Fairbanks is a homecoming for the accomplished musician who grew up in Bellingen Shire. An evening performance on Saturday 19 July and a matinee on […]