A NEW art exhibition displaying the creations of talented senior high school students from across the region is showing in Gallery 4 of Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM). It’s called “Yearbook ’25: Visual Art Students from the Coffs Coast.” “It’s fantastic to see our gallery giving young people the chance to showcase their creativity and […]
Gearing up for Back to Bowra are Nambucca Valley Deputy Mayor James Angel and Mayor Gary Lee, with their billy carts freshly scrutineered and deemed safe to race on Saturday 15 November.
Back to Bowra Festival on track for bumper day
Gearing up for Back to Bowra are Nambucca Valley Deputy Mayor James Angel and Mayor Gary Lee, with their billy carts freshly scrutineered and deemed safe to race on Saturday 15 November. Back to Bowra Committee President Gav McKinnon test drives one of the billy carts created for Back to Bowra by Nambucca Valley Rotary. […]
Missabotti family to showcase whipcracking skills at Back to Bowra
A CATTLE farming family led by Matt and Amy Martin of Missabotti will demonstrate their whipcracking skills at the Back to Bowra Festival this month. The olden times-themed festival planned for Saturday, 15 November promises a lineup of timeless skills and entertainment such as whipcracking, billy cart riding and tug of war competitions. Matt, a […]
Coffs Coast rallies citizen scientists for the Great Southern BioBlitz
An unknown species of Dragon Springtail (Acanthanura sp) from Dorrigo rainforest. Cercophonius squama, the Forest Scorpion, seen in Woolgoolga rainforest. THE Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB) is in full swing, starting at midnight on Friday 24 October and going through until Monday night, 27 October. The GSB calls the community and scientists to work together to […]
More citizen science volunteers needed for Macro Muster
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 […]
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 […]
Ceri and Rick Wrobel of the Valla Beach Community Association on hand to assist visitors on arrival at the Valla Beach Community Markets.
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 […]
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 […]
