FEDERAL Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan is urging volunteer groups to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form for the latest round of Volunteer Grants. There is a total of $66,225 (GST exclusive) available for the electorate of Cowper, with…
IT has been a huge week of golf at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club, culminating with our Annual Island Classic over the weekend, with a capacity field including 59 players from visiting clubs. I know that the group from…
UPPER Orara Hall Committee is hosting a spring celebration fundraising market and car boot sale this Saturday morning, 3 September. Everyone is invited, say the organisers. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
JOELLE Shellhot is studying for a Certificate in Conservation Ecosystem Management at TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour after moving to the Coffs Hinterland from Caves Beach having felt the need for more space and some property to call her own. She’s…
TWO new Probationary Sheriff’s Officers have joined Coffs Harbour Court House as they embark on new careers in the justice system following their attestation ceremonies at Old Government House in Parramatta. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh welcomed the two…
COFFS Latin Rhythms (CLR) has welcomed new co-instructor Stacey Warwick, who will join Brett Sprague, President of Coffs Latin Rhythms to deliver a twelve-week Salsa Beginners course. Stacey, a Coffs Harbour local, was a bit of a star student for…
IT WAS a brilliant day at Bunnings for the Coffs Coast RFS Support Brigade at its Get Ready Day and fundraiser on Saturday 27 August. “We raised around $2,700 through the BBQ, with the money being used to purchase various…
PHOTOS in the Garden, a festival of photography, is being launched at this Sunday’s Artist in the Garden, 4 September, at the Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden. Director James P Gilmour told News Of The Area, “We’re really excited about launching…
RE-CLASSIFICATION of Pete’s Place is being investigated as an option for a rent reduction after Cr Tony Judge put a motion to Council for rent exemption for the facility at City of Coffs Harbour’s Council meeting on Thursday 25 August.…
BONNIE Hancock, a Sawtell born-and bred kayaker, paddled into Northcliffe Beach on the Gold Coast on Sunday morning, August 28, after circumnavigating Australia in her kayak and setting a world record for the fastest circumnavigation of mainland Australia by paddle,…