THE Coffs Coast Home Show continues to be a hit with locals and a big boost to our economy.

THOUSANDS braved the showers and occasional heavy downpour to make the trek to Bellingen on Saturday for the Autumn Plant Fair.

COFFS Harbour will become the centre of the beauty universe in April when the Miss Universe Australia 2010 pageant comes to town.

AS a child Coral Campbell had to enter the Bowraville Pictures by a side entrance in the dark and after the movie had started.

DOZENS of mature aged people are making use of the Coffs Coast Health Club’s Boomer and Senior classes during Seniors Week

THERE is music in everything.“You can write a song with any instrument … really,” Julia Stone, of Angus and Julia Stone fame, said breezily.

EVERYONE’S been talking about Speed Dating and you’ve probably seen the concept on popular TV shows and the news but have you tried it yourself?

A LION disrupted the opening of the Brelsford Park Adventure Playground - but it was all in good fun.

A FUNDRAISING gala dinner on Saturday night was music to the ears of the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium.

LANDOWNERS at Dorrigo and surrounding areas have a great opportunity to learn more about the legumes and herbs growing in their pastures on Friday March 19.

INSTEAD of the traditional summer white, why not try one of the many red wine styles ideally suited to warm weather?

SINGLE mum of two, Simone Hayes, has begun a new venture- 'Don't Wanna Cook', where she delivers nutritious, home-cooked meals to your door.

BARRAMUNDI has gained a reputation as one of Australia’s finest eating fish and has proved quite popular for people touring the country.

MANY of us fantasise about having our name up in lights at the cinema and now for Birch, Carroll and Coyle employee, Karu Gordon, that dream is a reality.

THE steam from a freshly carved leg of lamb carries more than just rich aromas to make saliva glands work overtime - it brings your family back to the table.

HERE'S a selection of salads that will do justice to a Christmas feast, whether it be a picnic at the beach or the family around a table at home.

The ocean is our blue backyard, and here's some of the amazing creatures that live there.

Smiles, fun and fantastic world music were the norm at the 2009 Bellingen Global Carnival.

Bumper crowds and beautiful weather on July 4 guaranteed the success of yet another Sawtell Chilli Festival.

The pinnacle of the local social and racing calendar, the Coffs Harbour VB Gold Cup is the race that stops Coffs. Advocate snappers Bruce...

Bellingen-based photographer Alex Cowley shares some of the striking images that helped him win Australian Institute of Professional...