A TWIST on an established horror franchise has been applied to Final Destination: Bloodlines. The original Final Destination was born from a fairly ingenious idea for the genre: a horror film in which Death itself was the “villain”, orchestrating Rube-Goldberg machinations of misfortune that result in suspenseful, grisly deaths. In this latest instalment, college student […]
Citizen science arts exhibition celebrates the reclaimed wetlands of Yuurrun.ga
Musician and citizen scientist John Laidler. Poet and photographer John Bennett. Yurruun.ga’s wetlands. Birdlife on Yurruun.ga’s wetlands. AN exhibition of artworks celebrating the reclaimed wetland at Yuurrun.ga (Urunga) is showing at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) between 17 May and 22 June. Created by John Bennett and John Laidley, it is described as a story […]
Each + Ochre landscape exhibition at Bellingen’s Nexus Gallery
Dusk on the Ranges oil on linen by Lisa Zanderigo. Lisa Zanderigo’s Trephina Gorge oil on board. Terra Rossa oil on canvas by Lisa Zanderigo. WAY WAY artist Lisa Zanderigo opens her landscape exhibition “Earth + Ochre” in The Studio at Bellingen’s Nexus Gallery on 25 May. Living in Way Way for a “quieter life”, […]
Digital concerts celebrate Mid North Coast artists
ARTS Mid North Coast has announced the launch of a series of MiNi (digital) Concerts, as a celebration of the incredible musical talent emerging from the region. Delivered in partnership with MusicNSW, MiNi (digital) Concerts is an online music series that offers local artists both a platform to reach wider audiences and a professional development […]
Bellingen Show’s official opening moves to 9am
Equestrian events are a feature of the Bellingen River Agricultural Show. The Budaabang Bari Aboriginal Dance Group will perform at the official opening. Hay bale challenges; all part of the rural fun. THE Bellinger River Agricultural Society (BRAS) will be officially opened at the earlier time of 9am on Saturday morning, 24 May, in the […]

Macksville Show delights crowds despite rainy weather
Volunteers keep the crowds well fed: Jayne Cooper, Katie Atkins with baby Addison, Cathie Jahnke, Eli Stanton, Athol Searle, Gianna Ceccato, Pat Mulquiney, Basia Meder, Hayley Bosshard. Jorja Woods and Jarrah Goldrick with food vendor Georgie. Shaun Tholen and Michael Sainsbury from Nambucca Macnuts. Vendor Julian passes over a showbag to a delighted Page Reynolds […]
Festival to celebrate Gumbaynggirr connections with Country
THE fourth annual “Buluunggal” festival led by Gumbaynggirr custodian Uncle Bud Marshall will take place at the V-Wall, Nambucca Heads on Saturday, 10 May from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The festival celebrates the arrival of buluunggal, or mullet, in the Nambucca River. “Everyone is invited to come join us again to celebrate the ongoing significance of […]
The Big Screen
MARVEL studios unleashes its next great experimental flick this week, hoping that the Thunderbolts will capture new audiences in the same way the Guardians of the Galaxy did. Taking a page from their competitor DC’s Suicide Squad films, the premise sees several of the supporting “anti-heroes” from previous Marvel films and television shows thrown together, […]
22 Belbowrie Road, Toormina is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast
Address: 22 Belbowrie Road, Toormina Price: $669,000 Beds: 3, Bath: 1, Car: 3 Land size: 461.9 sqm THIS three-bedroom home provides easy maintained living; if you are after something with a back lawn it will certainly not suit, but if you are after low maintenance living you must inspect. The three bedrooms all have built-in […]
50 Wombo Street, Pindimar is on the market with First National Real Estate Hawks Nest
50 Wombo Street, Pindimar Price: $925,000 DISCOVER the perfect blend of tranquillity and convenience at 50 Wombo Street, Pindimar, an idyllic retreat nestled in the peaceful surrounds of NSW’s cherished coastline. Boasting an expansive 1265 square metre block and only 70m from the sandy water’s edge of Port Stephens, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home presents an […]