STILL 2023’s winning artwork by Alana Hunt.
STILL 2023’s winning artwork by Alana Hunt. Blak Douglas’ ‘Silent Cop’, the winning artwork in STILL 2021. FOR the first time, the “STILL: National Still Life Award” will recognise a local artist. The Coffs Coast Artist Award is open to those currently living and/or working in the Coffs Coast region – taking in the Coffs […]
Local band ‘Bluesville’ in action last year on the deck at Stuarts Point Tavern.
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY benefit concert will be held at the Stuarts Point Tavern on Sunday 15 June, in aid of recovery from recent flooding. The event, organised by the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) and other community groups, will run from 2pm till 5pm. Funds raised – via cash donations, raffles, a book stall […]
Easson’s works move between the abstract and more formal landscape representation. ARTIST Joel Easson will unveil a new body of solo work, titled “Inner Landscapes”, on Saturday, 7 June at the Phoenix Gallery, Bowraville. Having grown up in Kempsey, Easson plays doom metal guitar in his spare time and began painting in 2015 during a […]
THE musical entertainment at the Valla Beach community market on Saturday, 7 June will be led by Mid North Coast musician Julie Kovendy. Julie began her singing-songwriting journey locally over fifteen years ago, her musical versatility shining through as she effortlessly transitioned from intimate duos to captivating solos and dynamic trios. Her performances are a […]
Sam Neill.
HIGH profile Australian actors Sam Neill and Bryan Brown will appear live on stage at the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival in a conversation style event. The last-minute addition to the program was coordinated by festival patron Brown, who emerged from his appearance last year committed to securing high profile guest speakers. The 2025 Festival, […]
Stay a While My Lovelies by Robyn Jackson. Robyn Jackson’s Morning Song. Wild Flowers by Robyn Jackson. Robyn Jackson’s Follow the Sun. MID North Coast silk artist Robyn Jackson is exhibiting “A Work of H’art” at Bellingen’s Nexus Art Gallery from 25 May to 19 June. With a Bachelor of Education in Textiles and Design, […]
Volunteers work in teams with scientist partners to count and identify water bugs.
Macro Muster volunteers look for waterbugs in a sample. Volunteers work in teams with scientist partners to count and identify water bugs. Volunteers can collect a sample from the river during the day of the Macro Muster. BELLINGEN-based environmental charity OzGREEN is back with its eighth Macro Muster, a free citizen science event based at […]
The waterlogged showgrounds would not have coped with the preparation let alone the footfall of thousands of Bellingen Show visitors.
THE Bellingen Show, scheduled for 24-25 May, has been cancelled due to the condition of the showground. Bellinger River Agricultural Society made the announcement on Thursday 15 May, after prolonged rainfall caused the showground, which is situated in the floodplain of the Bellinger River, to become extremely waterlogged. “This was an incredibly difficult decision that […]
THE ART Exhibition at the Macksville Show was once again of a high standard, with visitors commenting on the colour, varied subject matter, quality and presentation of submitted works. Much of the organising of the exhibition was undertaken by the Bowraville Racecourse Art Group (BRAG), and in particular Elwin Butler who donated many hours before, […]
The CWA’s Rayleen Barnette, and CWA Nambucca Valley Evening Branch members Jeanette Bailey, June Rossington, Jenny Boys and Tom Boys at the 2025 Royal Easter Show. Photo: supplied.
THE Nambucca Valley Evening Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) rolled up their sleeves at the iconic CWA Tea Rooms during this year’s Royal Easter Show, helping serve a jaw-dropping 40,670 scones over the 10-day event. Affectionately dubbed ‘The Fab 5’ by their CWA colleagues, five dedicated volunteers from the local branch travelled to […]
