The Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed is a great place for local men to meet, make new friends, build things and access a great support network. FOCUS chats to the Shed’s manager, Peter Murphy, to find out more about the organisation.
At only 17 years of age, Billy White is well on his way to a hugely successful theatre career. Billy is an accomplished actor and director, writes his own music and is an independent film maker. FOCUS talks to Billy about his blossoming career and upcoming productions.
Von Walsh and her daughter Wendy Mason are a couple of golfing gurus, having hit 7 hole-in-ones between them! FOCUS chats to them about what they love about the sport.
Sunday Wallart is a fun competition for local primary school age children to show off their skills and creativity on the walls of the Jetty Markets. FOCUS chats to one of the organisers, Andrew Smith (AKA Captain Jack) about the competition.
Sawtell First Avenue Cinema has a colourful history and still proudly displays some historic elements such as manual film projection. Cinema Manager, Col Brissett, shares with us the unique story of this quaint venue.
Patron and Camp Creative’s Vice President, Gillian Helfgott shares what the festival means to her & her husband David.
This year the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak celebrated its 20th anniversary. The club was chartered in 1991 by a group of energetic and enthusiastic Rotarians, who over the years have supported many worthwhile projects.
Parrys Jewellers is somewhat of an instituion on the Coffs Coast. It was established in the 1970s by Jane & Cyril Parry, and just last year their son Michael relaunched the business with his partner Deborah. They share their story with FOCUS readers. Read more
Fame and public recognition is generally seen as a positive thing. But sometimes life in the spotlight can result in a neagative change to a person’s personality, leading them to appear brash, over-confident – perhaps even arrogant. But this is definitely not the case with Travers Ross… Read more
CHESS Employment services is a not-for-profit non government organisation founded 16 years ago in Coffs Harbour, that helps people with a mental illness get back to work.
We bumped into local artist Cate Townsend at a networking function a few weeks ago and we were so impressed with her work, we asked her to share her story with FOCUS.
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If you’re a Coffs Coast local, you have almost certainly come across some of John Van Der Kolk’s work. A talented sculptor, John’s work is featured at the Jetty, and his sculpture of David Helfgott stands proud at Bellingen Council Chambers.
Peter Williams of Axis Print Solutions tells us about his involvement with the upcoming World Rally Championships.
Everyone knows Brown & Hurley, unless you’re new to town or not interested in trucks. Either way, it won’t be long before you drive past the service centre and the penny will drop.
Local teenager Callum Hunter is a tennis superstar in the making. He has just returned to Coffs after spending several months living and training in Italy. Callum tells us about his journey and the experience of living with an Italian family.
