CELEBRATED for service to the community through music, 95-year-old Woolgoolga resident Ron Johnson has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2023. At his home on Monday 12 June, a gathering of…
INNOVATING in local tourism, a new partnership between four of the Coffs Coast’s top tourist attractions launches an initiative aimed to benefit tourism and the wider business community. The Coffs Coast Multi Pass brings together four of the Coffs Coast’s…
A MAN has been charged following an investigation into an alleged arson at a communications tower on the state’s north coast last year. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
TWO men appeared in Coffs Harbour Local Court on June 14 in relation to an incident in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest in June 2020. Michael Luigi Vitali from South Grafton is charged with common assault against local ecologist Mark…
HEARTSTART Glenreagh is currently seeking feedback from the Orara Valley community about the concept of a ‘community hub’ for valley residents. “A hub is a safe and supported place where local and broader communities can come together to build resilience,…
THE Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod has kicked off for 2023 with students and teachers giving their all to this highlight of their year. Eisteddfod President Debbie Waters told News Of The Area all disciplines have had great audience numbers…
DEAR News Of The Area, I LIKE the new council building. I don’t know if the people complaining about its looks have looked around Coffs lately. Good looking buildings are hard to find! It is a striking green, modern building…
LATEST crime statistics released by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) show that since reaching historic lows in September 2021, motor vehicle theft in NSW has been steadily increasing such that the number of vehicles stolen in…
QUIET Hour will become a permanent offering at Nambucca Heads’ Service NSW Centre. Having been introduced in March 2023, the trial period proved popular with centre users. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
VALLA Beach Natural Soaps founder Carol Whitmore is amongst the finalists in the Australian Rural Business Awards 2023. The Awards are presented by Spend With Us to celebrate, highlight, and recognise the talent that exists in rural and regional Australia.…