'Own up': parents' plea over fatal attack on surfer son The heartbroken parents of a man stabbed to death in a Coffs Harbour beach car park have spoken of the emotional toll the incident has taken on their family. AAP · May 14, 2024
Surfer murder prompts calls for tough knife search laws Police are hunting the killer of a 22-year-old man as the surfer's stabbing death in Coffs Harbour adds fuel to calls for knife law reforms. AAP · May 2, 2024
Surfer dies after alleged stabbing at Coffs Harbour beach Man, 22, believed to have been stabbed at Park Beach Reserve moments after leaving the water with police launching a murder investigation The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2024
Nursing home resident fights off violent sex attacker A 76-year-old woman has allegedly been sexually assaulted by an intruder, the second such attack in a NSW nursing home in recent months. AAP · Jan 4, 2024
Walters leads Heat to victory over Sixers in BBL Unbeaten ladder-leaders Brisbane Heat have scored a three-run win over the Sydney Sixers in a rain-affected top-of-the-table BBL clash in Coffs Harbour. AAP · Jan 3, 2024
New Year's Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q The last day of 2023 has brought heavy rain and hail for parts of Australia with flash flooding around Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast. AAP · Dec 30, 2023
Truck stowaway ends up in wrong state after 400km drive A man who stowed away under a truck in a bid to secretly hitch a ride to Coffs Harbour, ended up in Queensland almost 400km away. AAP · Nov 21, 2023
Critical incident investigation launched at Coffs Harbour after death of man with dementia Police have confirmed they were diverted to another incident before beginning a search for the man. He was found dead a few hours later. An independent review will examine the response. ABC News · May 25, 2023
Felise Kaufusi in doubt for State of Origin I as Melbourne Storm get past Dolphins 24-16 Felise Kaufusi may be forced out of State of Origin I contention for the Maroons after being placed on report in the Dolphins' 24-16 defeat to the Storm, while the Tigers thrash the Cowboys 66-18, and the Sharks down the Knights 26-6. ABC News · May 20, 2023
Coffs boy Miller eyes win over old Sharks teammates Newcastle star Locky Miller is relishing the chance to play against his former Cronulla teammates when the NRL returns to his Coffs Harbour stomping ground. AAP · May 19, 2023
Court documents reveal coach accused of raping former Melbourne player Daniel Hayes was a long-time AFL employee who coached Sydney Swans academy teams Court documents reveal a coach accused of raping former Melbourne Demons player Daniel Hayes served as the AFL's regional manager for northern NSW, helping to establish the Sydney Swans' academy in Coffs Harbour. Warning: This story includes text messages including graphic sexual content. ABC News · May 12, 2023
Overseas engineers fly in to work on Coffs Harbour Pacific Highway bypass At least 14 engineers and other specialists from around the world have started work on the Pacific Highway bypass at Coffs Harbour in NSW, with many more to be hired. ABC News · May 2, 2023
Major Coffs Harbour housing redevelopment in doubt as Coalition policy reviewed Housing Minister Rose Jackson says the Coalition's Future Directions policy has failed to deliver, which could lead to the abandonment of a plan to redevelop an estate in Coffs Harbour. ABC News · Apr 13, 2023
Russell Crowe's plans for major Coffs Harbour film studio taking shape in regional NSW Two years since the actor announced his vision for a film studio in Coffs Harbour, the multi-million-dollar project that will include onsite accommodation is taking shape. ABC News · Mar 6, 2023
ABC News · Feb 27, 2023 Coffs Harbour mum Kirsty Bryant becomes first Australian to undergo uterus transplant Kirsty Bryant could potentially give birth to a baby from the same womb in which she was formed after receiving a uterus transplant from her 53-year-old mother.
ABC News · Dec 26, 2022 Concerns grow over potential shortage of tradies after cuts to TAFE NSW courses in Coffs Harbour There are fears cuts to courses on the Mid North Coast are placing increasing pressure on an already overwhelmed construction sector, and "killing" some trades.
ABC News · Dec 6, 2022 Snake slithers out of car bonnet during family road trip on Pacific Highway, NSW Kerry Jenkins and her family were driving home from their holiday at Darlington Beach, north of Coffs Harbour, when a snake slithered onto their car bonnet, taking the family by surprise.
ABC News · Nov 25, 2022 Coffs Harbour and Armidale retired doctor Mark Henschke dies of injuries after being hit by truck while cycling Respected retired doctor Mark Henschke has died after he was hit by a garbage truck while cycling in Coffs Harbour a fortnight ago.
ABC News · Nov 19, 2022 Coffs Harbour public housing tenant says walls leak, Mission Australia denies 'major' water damage A Coffs Harbour public housing tenant says she has been living out of her lounge room for months after torrential rain breached the roof of her home.
ABC News · Nov 17, 2022 Stranded dolphin rescued from Coffs Harbour Marina by wildlife groups Wildlife volunteers say the dolphin was distressed and making a lot of noise after it became stranded on its own inside the Coffs Harbour Marina.
ABC News · Nov 14, 2022 Promised RFS chopper arrives briefly in Coffs Harbour before heading to flooded central-west NSW The $6-million RFS chopper is delivered to its new base in Coffs Harbour and is deployed almost immediately to assist the central-west New South Wales flood response.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2022 Blueberry blues: how the cash crop is causing a contamination crisis in Coffs Harbour High levels of chemicals used to grow the berries are ending up in the water – and it’s community groups, rather than regulators, who are blowing the whistle
ABC News · Sep 28, 2022 Wild weather and hail hits NSW Mid North Coast and western Sydney Hail has been reported up and down the NSW Mid North Coast and at Penrith in western Sydney, with the most intense hail between Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.
AAP · Sep 14, 2022 Big hundred for Will Pucovski on return Test hopeful Will Pucovski made 193 not out on his latest return to action with Victoria's second XI, batting for more than 11 hours in Coffs Harbour.
ABC News · Sep 14, 2022 Coffs Harbour berry growers facing six months without bee pollination services amid plan to eradicate hives Berry growers in the region will be left without proper pollination services for at least six months, after confirmation around 1,000 beehives will be destroyed in the coming weeks.