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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coffs Harbour City Orchestra performing at Bellingen Memorial Hall.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Students from Bowraville Central School, Bowraville Preschool, Tallowood Steiner School, and St Mary’s Bowraville are participating in the NAIDOC Week exhibition at the Phoenix Gallery in Bowraville. Photo: supplied.
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, […]
Troy Rogers in Upside Down Fantasyland. Photo: Troy Rogers FB.
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 clubs can apply for up to $2,000 to host a variety of activities, such as casting and fishing workshops. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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 […]
St Mary’s students in the studio.
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 […]
