The Latest Breaking News from Coffs Harbour

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.

ABC News · Nov 14, 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

The Guardian - AU · 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.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Summer of Surf World Cup to be held at Coffs Harbour on NSW Mid North Coast

Woolgoolga, on the NSW mid north coast, today learned they'll host international athletes for the Summer of Surf World Cup.

ABC News · Sep 5, 2022

Northern NSW tipped to receive 100mm of rain; Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie predicted to get the most

The State Emergency Service is calling in extra resources to NSW's Mid North Coast ahead of predicted lashing rain and flash flooding on Saturday.

ABC News · Sep 2, 2022

Waax breaking free with national album tour

MAZ DeVita is undoubtedly one of the most captivating frontwomen on the Australian rock scene and audiences will have the chance to catch her live when Waax launch their massive album tour in October. On August 12 the Brisbane punk four-piece will release their second album At Least I'm Free,…

Newcastle Herald · Aug 4, 2022

Varroa mite threatens NSW berry production and prices after detection near Coffs Harbour

The berry growing hub of NSW's Mid North Coast has a lot of risk and reward to weigh up as the discovery of the deadly varroa mite threatens supply, prices and local jobs.

ABC News · Jul 27, 2022

Varroa find threatens NSW berry production

A new biosecurity zone has been set up near Coffs Harbour as another varroa mite detection threatens the production of berries, avocados and macadamias in NSW.

AAP · Jul 25, 2022

Varroa mite detected on blueberry orchard near Coffs Harbour in 43rd case since outbreak began

Beekeepers on the NSW Mid North Coast say they are angry at the lack of communication from authorities after varroa mite is found in a new zone.

ABC News · Jul 25, 2022

New direct flights to link Canberra and NSW Mid North Coast

Travellers will be able to fly to Coffs Harbour on a one-way ticket for $189 from September 22.

The Canberra Times · Jul 6, 2022