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‘SustainaBelllingen’: community resilience showcase goes ahead

THE “SustainaBellingen Showcase”, originally planned as part of the Bellingen Show program, will proceed as a standalone event this Saturday and Sunday, 9-10 August. Taking place at the CWA Rooms in Church Street, the free event features a lineup of speakers addressing the community’s resilience to environmental, economic and social issues. “This showcase represents everything […]

Entertainment

Macksville Music Muster returns to showgrounds in February 2026

THE much-loved Macksville Music Muster will return to the town’s showgrounds from 16-23 February 2026. This five-day event will showcase a diverse range of musical talent, alongside delicious food, stalls and family fun engaging activities for all ages. “We are thrilled to bring this unique Muster back to Macksville in 2026,” said event coordinator Vanessa […]

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Lions Club of Bellingen to host annual fireworks festival

The Lions Club of Bellingen’s annual fireworks night is a family favourite. THE LIONS Club of Bellingen’s annual fireworks night is on Saturday 9 August at the Bellingen Showground. The fireworks festival first lit up the sky above Bellingen Park in 1989. “[It was] such a blast it has continued ever since”, said Bellingen Lion […]

Entertainment

Applications open for indie music support package

The Greater Good team behind Good Intent. Photo: Billy Zammit. Past Greater Good winner Fool Nelson, performing in Coffs Harbour recently. Past Greater Good winner Fool Nelson, performing in Coffs Harbour recently. GREATER Good, a massive multi-discipline support package worth $30k for independent music artists, is back for a fifth year, with applications open now […]

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Nambucca’s Nancy Brits to exhibit her work at Stringer Gallery

NAMBUCCA’S Nancy Brits will exhibit her diverse painting works at the Stringer Gallery in Nambucca Heads from 4 August to 13 September. Having been interested in painting from a young age, the scenery and wildlife of Nambucca reignited her passion for the artform after her move six years ago. She now loves creating with acrylic […]

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Local live music headlines flood relief event at Macksville Country Club

THE Macksville Country Club will host a major flood relief event on Saturday, 19 July, in support of the North Macksville Rural Fire Service and the Nambucca Valley State Emergency Service (SES). The event, titled ‘Rhythms for Recovery’, is free to attend and promises an evening of live music, great food, and loads of fun […]

Film

The Big Screen

THIS is the week this particular cinephile has been awaiting, with the all new Superman flying into theatres. While films based on comics owned by Warner Bros. have been a mixed bag (to be generous), the involvement of James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) as writer, director and creative head for films under the “DC […]

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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 […]

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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 […]