THE NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is reminding residents in Coffs Harbour and Bellingen Local Government Areas (LGAs) that the Bush Fire Danger Period will commence on Wednesday 1 September 2021. Anyone wishing to light a fire during…
THE local Burmese community and their supporters have been active with a fundraiser and the establishment of an action group to keep raising awareness and support for their fellow countrymen in Myanmar living under the military junta. Last month…
IN recognition of her tireless dedication to the Coffs Coast community, Helen Mears from Coffs Harbour has been named the region’s 2021 Senior Volunteer of the Year. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the NSW Volunteer of the…
THE source of the financial loan borrowing for construction of the controversial $81m Cultural and Civic Space project has finally been resolved, with Coffs Harbour City councillors agreeing to a 30 year loan offered by the Commonwealth Bank. Council…
DEAR News Of The Area, I’M upset as I’m sure the vast majority of citizens are, that our elected representatives are penalised for actually doing their democratic duty in supporting the community. It is the Mayor using her casting…
MANY people think of local councils only in terms of rates, roads and rubbish. However, their services are far more complex, and a significant aspect is to support the local economy. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
SAWTELL Surf Life Saving Club (SSLSC) is about to welcome a new ‘boy’ on the block with a new side-by-side/all terrain vehicle. The support vehicle is named in memory of David Jones, who recently passed away, aged 70. David…
FOLLOWING lengthy debate and a tied vote, Council’s Rigby House building in Duke Street, Coffs Harbour, has been sold to help fund the $81m Cultural and Civic Space project. The Duke Street building comprises a three level commercial office…
Woolgoolga Art Gallery is working with Woolgoolga Rotary to celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Australia. “The year, 2021 is a celebration of a hundred years of Rotary and the Woolgoolga branch of Rotary are engaging with Woolgoolga Art…
SELF harm prevention charity R U OK? has launched ‘Are they really OK? Ask them today’, as this year’s call to action for R U OK? Day 2021, on 9 September. ‘Are they really OK? Ask them today’, comes in response…