We only have a handful of staff here at FOCUS, and when you’re part of such a small team, it’s important that you communicate well and get along with one another. But when you’re under immense pressure, as we often are in this industry, morale and communication can often go out the window… Read more
Inspirational Aboriginal artist, Danielle Burford, shares her creative story with FOCUS. Read more
Having a strong background in marketing was all the incentive that Samantha Wardman needed to establish her own marketing consultancy business on the Mid North Coast. She shares her passion and some tips on current trends in using social media in business.
Josh Pyke is one of Australia’s favourite home grown artists, with a stack of accolades to prove it. Nicci Seccombe has the chance to speak with Josh as he prepares to embark on his regional tour – which includes a stop at Coffs Harbour …
Award-winning British actress Miriam Margolyes returns to Australia this year for an encore national tour of her one-woman show, Dickens’ Women, which includes two performances at the Glasshouse in Port Macquarie on Tuesday 17 April at 7.30pm and Wednesday 18 April at 11am.
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.
The students at Julie Ross Dance Studio are busy preparing for a trip to America in July, which will see them perform at Disneyland. We catch up with co-ordinator Sally Johnson, to find out about the rehearsals and fundraising that’s involved.
James Robinson is justifiably proud of the quality and range of products Choices Flooring stocks – and also the fantastic service offered by the business to every customer …
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.
Come celebrate our National Day on Thursday, January 26 at Queen Elizabeth Park in Taree. The Saltwater Freshwater Festival promises a positive, inclusive family day, for all communities to enjoy.
A veteran sailor, Paul is very much at home on the ocean wave. He specialises in teaching all aspects of yachting.
We chat with Di Perry from Perry’s Lemon Myrtle in Taylors Arm about farming the native Australian Lemon Myrtle Tree.
