Skip to main content
Today is
Search
COFFS COAST

ABC Coffs Coast

Latest

Calls for better safety regulations as hydrofoil riders head further offshore

An extensive marine search for what was mistakenly thought to be two missing paddleboarders on the New South Wales Mid North Coast has sparked calls for greater safety protocols around the emerging water sport of hydrofoiling.
The sport of foiling increasing in popularity
Duration: 23 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Maritime Accidents and Incidentsby Emma Siossian and Fiona Poole

'It was a light bulb moment': Hear the stories young people told us about their changing climate

Natural disasters have punctuated most years of their high school life, but this year's Heywire winners only have tales of resilience to share. 
A composite image of Spedding, Lar, Maya and Kimberly.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Georgie Hewson

Encounter with a patient 12 years ago puts NSW doctor on a mission to make childbirth safer in Nepal 

Women in Nepal are four times more likely to die during labour than those in Australia. But a doctor's determination to build a new hospital may help bring change.
Smiling South Asian woman wears a red and white woollen cap, blue sweater with white polka dots, holds baby, sits hospital bed.

Published: Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Pregnancy and Childbirthby Nakita Jager and Cameron Marshall

Fisherman missing while another found dead on rocks as rough seas pound NSW coastline

An extensive search is underway after a man was swept from rocks while fishing in the Port Stephens area. It comes after a man was found dead on rocks in a separate incident on the NSW North Coast.
A jet ski in the water near a rocky coastline, searching the water.
Duration: 32 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Drowningsby Emma Siossian

Wounded eagle rescue restores vet's faith in people after residents rally in lieu of experts

Chris Tippett says he has helped small birds and even pelicans before but a large eagle presented a bigger challenge. With no trained specialists available, he called on people power.
A large bird, with a white head and grey wings sits among mangroves on a lake.
Duration: 50 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Animals and Natureby Nakita Jager and Emma Siossian

Pollution or prized ambergris? Mysterious substance on NSW beach has people asking the question

The oily substance that washed ashore in northern New South Wales has people asking if it is the highly sought-after substance from a sperm whale's digestive system, or pollution from ship deck getting washed down.
a pile of black sludge on sand
Duration: 24 seconds

Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Water Pollutionby Hannah Ross

'Barbenheimer' not enough to save regional theatre chain from voluntary administration

Majestic Cinemas says a slump in film releases has forced it to enter voluntary administration this week despite record-grossing films last year. 
The inside of a movie theatre with red velvet seats, a yellow, orange, blue pattern carpet going down the steps.

Published: Source: ABC Coffs CoastTopic: Film Industryby Charles Rushforth

ABC Radio COFFS COAST

Saturday Night Country
Live

Saturday Night Country

with Beccy Cole
to
Play Live RadioSee Full Schedule
Listen on the go on ABC listen app

Connect with ABC Coffs Coast

Discover more on Facebook. Text us on 0467 922 684 (rates apply) or call us on 1300 222 923.

Watch

The sport of foiling increasing in popularity

Foiling can be done in a few different forms, including e-foiling as seen here in the NSW Coffs Harbour region.
Duration: 23 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North Coast

Maya Farmer’s English classroom disrupted by supercell hailstorm

A English class watched on in awe as a supercell hailstorm pelted the classroom in Sawtell New South Wales, covering Maya Farmers school oval in what looked like snow.
Duration: 24 seconds

Source: ABC News

Northern NSW residents rescue white-bellied sea eagle at Wallis Lake

A man was paddle-boarding at Wallis Lake near Forster when he saw a huge raptor struggling in the water. A crew of locals then stepped in to help, after realising there was a shortage of wildlife volunteers in the area.
Duration: 50 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North Coast

Hundreds of cownose rays filmed off NSW coast

A large gathering of hundreds of cownose rays off the NSW coast prompt questions from scientists, who know little about the sea creatures.
Duration: 3 minutes 23 seconds

Source: ABC News

Features

Calls for better safety regulations as hydrofoil riders head further offshore

An extensive marine search for what was mistakenly thought to be two missing paddleboarders on the New South Wales Mid North Coast has sparked calls for greater safety protocols around the emerging water sport of hydrofoiling.
The sport of foiling increasing in popularity
Duration: 23 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Maritime Accidents and Incidentsby Emma Siossian and Fiona Poole

Dominique suffered postpartum psychosis after her son's birth. She wants new parents to know help is available

Paramedic Dominique Daye felt confident she would take being a mum in her stride, but it wasn't what she expected. She's encouraging others to use new support tools when things get tough.
A young mother leans down over her sleeping baby, kissing her on the cheek.

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Mental Healthby Emma Siossian

NSW's first woman bookmaker to hand over 'Queen of the Country Cups' crown to daughter after 30 years

Comments like "Get back to the kitchen" didn't stop Kerrie Borger from ruling country betting rings for 30 years. Now she's handing over the reins to her daughter.
A woman at the fence at a racecourse, wearing a yellow shirt, on a cloudy day.

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Womenby Isla Evans and Peter Rasmussen

Cicadas are so loud their chorus is often above local noise restrictions and there are a lot around this year. Here's why

The cicada's distinctive courtship call is the soundtrack to an Australian summer and in parts of the country it's the most penetrating it's been in years. Just look out for "cicada rain".
A 'razor grinder' cicada on a rough bark tree trunk.
Duration: 20 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Invertebrates - Insects and Arachnidsby Emma Siossian

National News

NSW bureaucrat suspended with pay pending corruption investigation into Sydney property deal

The senior planning department official purchased a property in the upper north shore suburb of Gordon within one of the government's planned Transport Oriented Development Zones before the policy was made public last year.
Corruption findings face legal challenge after ICAC's High Court 'disaster'

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Corruptionby Maryanne Taouk

Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe to Sandra Brewer

The property council chief wins the preselection battle for the Liberal heartland seat of Cottesloe, defeating former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey. 
A side-on close-up shot of Property Council WA chief executive Sandra Brewer.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politicsby Rebecca Trigger, Cason Ho and David Weber

Australia's anti-doping chief issues grave warning over 'grossly irresponsible' Enhanced Games

Australian sport's anti-doping chief slams an Olympic-style event with no drug testing as "grossly irresponsible" and warns of severe ramifications for athletes taking part.
Australian swimmer James Magnussen shirtless after a race at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Doping in Sports

Police declare crime scene after body reportedly found in vehicle at Mackay beach

Emergency services were called to Harbour Beach in Mackay shortly after 1pm following reports of a body being found in a car.
Police officers standing near vehicles at a beach.

Published: Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Policeby Lillian Watkins and Hannah Walsh

Other ways to listen

Listen online on the ABC listen app or On Air in

  • Coffs Harbour 92.3 FM

Or ask your smart speaker to "play ABC Coffs Coast"

Back to top

Footer