At one school in Casino, creativity isn’t confined to canvases or classrooms – it’s built, grown, stitched and shared. At St Mary’s Catholic College, that spirit is unexpectedly taking shape: a vintage van set to become a student-run coffee hub.
Penelope Shaw
Posted inAnimals, Bangalow, What's on
Furry Friends Festival returns to Bangalow for a paw-fect day out
Pets and their people are set to take centre stage later this month, with the much-loved Furry Friends Festival returning to the Bangalow Showgrounds on Saturday 30 May.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Local News, North Coast Created 26
Love at first sight: Alpacas, scones and a Mother’s Day to remember
Australian Alpaca Association’s annual National Alpaca Week is back, inviting Australians to step onto farms, meet some of the country’s most charming livestock, and discover a growing agricultural industry that blends sustainability with luxury.
Posted inBrunswick Heads, Environment, Indigenous, What's on
Film screening to spark dingo debate in the Northern Rivers
A community conversation around one of Australia’s most misunderstood animals is set to take centre stage in the Northern Rivers this month, with Defend the Wild hosting a special screening event at the Brunswick Picture House on May 17.
Posted inGood News, Parenting and kids, What's on
Happy Mother’s Day! What’s on across the North Coast to celebrate Mums
Mother’s Day across the North Coast is set to bring a wide mix of community events, coastal experiences, creative workshops, markets and live entertainment.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, North Coast Created 26
Stitched with Intention: The Story of Cotton Whimsy Studio
On the Coffs Coast, where creativity meets conscious living, Cotton Whimsy Studio is quietly redefining what it means to wear and gift with intention.
Posted inBallina Shire, Education, What's on
Much-loved Rous Bonfire Night set to light up the region again
One of the Northern Rivers’ most cherished community events is set to return next month, with Rous Public School’s Bonfire Night marking an impressive 45 years.
Posted inBusiness, Coffs Harbour, Local News, North Coast Created 26, South West Rocks
Handcrafted calm: Rhondalas Mandalas brings mindful beauty to the North Coast
A passion for creativity, mindfulness and meaningful design is at the heart of Rhondalas Mandalas, a small North Coast business transforming simple spaces into places of calm and beauty.
Posted inBusiness, Coffs Harbour, Local News, North Coast Created 26
Slow Stitch: Reworking the past into wearable future
In a world increasingly defined by fast fashion and mass production, Slow Stitch is quietly charting a different course – one that values intention, sustainability and the stories woven into every thread.
Posted inNimbin, What's on
Nimbin MardiGrass returns with message, music and momentum
The hills around Nimbin will once again come alive from May 1-3 as the annual Nimbin MardiGrass returns, blending protest, community and celebration in one of regional Australia’s most distinctive events.