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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 […]

Film

The Big Screen

THE US summer blockbuster season rolls on, with Jurassic World: Rebirth roaring into theatres. Long gone are the days of the dinosaurs running amok in a theme park; now the “de-extinct” beasts settle wherever they can find a favourable climate. Despite this premise being ripe with possible storylines, the film sees a special team formed […]

Event

National Still Life Award to recognise an artist in Coffs Coast region

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 […]

Entertainment

Young artists shine in NAIDOC Week exhibition at Phoenix Gallery

THE Phoenix Gallery in Bowraville is alive with colour, culture and creativity as it hosts “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”, an annual NAIDOC Week exhibition celebrating the voices and talents of local students. Presented on Gumbaynggirr Country, this year’s showcase features powerful and evocative works by students from Bowraville Central School, Bowraville Preschool, […]

Entertainment

Troy Rogers turns pain into art with Upside Down Fantasyland

HAVING recently appeared at Sydney, Adelaide and Newcastle fringe festivals, Troy Rogers brings “Upside Down Fantasyland” to the Mid North Coast for a limited run of intimate shows. Following a sold out show in April, Troy returns for two nights in Bellingen this month, before taking the stage in Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga in August. […]

Fishing

Funding on offer for ‘Gone Fishing Day events

FISHING clubs and associated organisations are being encouraged to join in the state-wide ‘Gone Fishing Day’ festivities on Sunday 19 October by hosting their own events.  NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Acting Director Fisheries Management, Bryan Van Der Walt said clubs can apply for a fishing package or grants up to […]

Entertainment

Bowraville students win songwriting award

ST MARY’S Primary School Bowraville students have finished runner-up in a national songwriting contest. The Harmony Day Songwriting Competition was open to school students in all schools across Australia. It was organised by social initiative Moving Forward Together, which has a focus on improving and empowering cultural and racial harmony within Australia. School students were […]

Event

Community to converge in aid of flood recovery

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 […]

Entertainment, Event

Joel Easson’s art lights up Phoenix Gallery in June

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 […]

Entertainment, Event

Musical versatility at Valla Beach markets

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 […]