IT seems quite a few Dungog area residents are interested in Bush and Country dancing. Following a recent News Of The Area article, local dance caller Pauline Cambourne received a number of calls from people interested in finding out more.…
DEAR Jasminda, Why can’t the other members in my family replace the toilet roll with a new one? Invariably there is an empty roll sitting on the windowsill or the floor. How hard can it be? Betina M. Dear Betina,…
THIS week’s slate of releases seem decidedly “18+”, with adult thrillers, a Chinese epic and an inscrutable comic-book adaptation from Japan. Babygirl is a grown-up drama/thriller from Dutch actor and filmmaker Halina Reijn, starring Nicole Kidman, Antonio Banderas and Harris…
AS part of my local history research, I occasionally come across fantastic old photographs, the background of which can sometimes be a bit of a mystery. It is pleasing for me that my historical articles in News Of The Area…
GROUP 2 Rugby League clubs have begun their pre-season training ahead of the 2025 season. Coffs Harbour Comets started back on Thursday, 16 January, and will train every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6pm at Geoff King Motors Oval. The…
THE legacy of Elvis Presley is as enduring as ever. The unmistakable voice, the hip-shaking charisma and the glittering jumpsuits of The King still hold a unique power to captivate audiences around the world. Next month, fans in Coffs Harbour…
COFFS Harbour Golden Oldies Cricket Club is putting out the call for veteran players to come and play the game they love. The club is made up of over-60s players who have moved on from grade cricket but don’t feel…
BORN in 1868 at Vegetable Creek (Emmaville) to Daniel and Elizabeth Levy, William ‘Bill’ Maurice Levy resided for over forty years in the Coffs Harbour district. On 3 December 1896 at Coramba, he married Hannah Knox and had five sons…
HAVE you noticed that each time you get a prescription for antibiotics, it tends to be different? This is because there is a growing list of drug-resistant bacteria, which is a major global health issue. Advertise with News of The…
WITH just over two months until the Group 2 Rugby League season kicks off, clubs will have a great chance to prepare for the new season when the Coffs Harbour Comets host their annual Hoey Moey 9s Tournament. The pre-season…