January 20, 2026
Local landmarks light up in blue in recognition of National Carers Week Local landmarks light up in blue in recognition of National Carers Week
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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 […]

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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 […]

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City orchestra to ride the waves of maritime music Artistic Director Tim Egan conducts the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra.
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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 […]

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More citizen science volunteers needed for Macro Muster Volunteer water sample collectors for the Macro Muster.
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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 hands-on citizen science event […]

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Dianne Coombes launches new album at Warrell Creek
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Dianne Coombes launches new album at Warrell Creek

NAMBUCCA Valley singer-songwriter Dianne Coombes launched her highly-anticipated new album, ‘Ripples’, at the Warrell Creek Hall on Saturday night in front of fans, family and friends. The charming rural hall was filled to capacity to the delight of Coombes, whose music has been gaining widespread recognition across the country music scene. Wanting to share and […]

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U3A Fishing For Fun
Fishing

U3A Fishing For Fun

Felicity with one of her many bream. Morelle tried hard not to be outdone with her bream. MOST anglers landed fish at the outing at Stuarts Point, the location for another U3A Fishing For Fun morning. Special acknowledgement goes to Felicity who kept reeling in bream and a little whiting. I must also mention Michael, […]

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Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod calls for volunteers to maintain performing arts tradition ‘Flourish’ performance at the Coffs Eisteddfod Gala. Photo: BPW Studios.
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Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod calls for volunteers to maintain performing arts tradition

‘Flourish’ performance at the Coffs Eisteddfod Gala. Photo: BPW Studios. Everly Baker in the Vocal performance at the Coffs Eisteddfod Gala. Photo CHDES. THE Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod Society (CHDES) is calling on community members to join its ranks, to maintain its tradition of providing outstanding performing arts opportunities. The society’s Annual General Meeting […]

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Fashion parade to celebrate Nambucca Valley’s past A fashion parade at the historic venue in 2023.
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Fashion parade to celebrate Nambucca Valley’s past

HISTORY and humour will take centre stage this Saturday as Mary Boulton’s Pioneer Cottage and Museum presents a unique Fashion Parade, blending garments, storytelling, and live music in a celebration of the Nambucca Valley’s past. A small selection of textiles from the museum’s collection will be showcased, offering a glimpse into the elegance and creativity […]

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Biennial art showcase returns to Nambucca Heads
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Biennial art showcase returns to Nambucca Heads

THE Nambucca Valley Arts Council’s (NVAC) Biennial Art Exhibition returns later this month. Opening the show on Saturday, 27 September will be David Southgate, a local artist and teacher at NVAC. “Our judges will be Kristin Hardiman, a very well respected Scotts Head artist as well as Zeny from Zeny’s Photo Centre who will judge […]

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