THE popularity of the Swell Chasers exhibition being staged at Yarrila Place is indicative of the community’s vigorous engagement with Coffs Harbour’s surf culture. The general consensus is that the free exhibition is best savoured over a number of visits.…
BELLINGEN Shire Council has announced the recipients of the Community Grants Program for Round 2 of the 2024/25 financial year. At the recent Ordinary Council meeting, Council approved a total of $20,544 in grant funding across three funds: the Community…
AN educational forum has been held for community service workers at C.ex Coffs to mark the ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence’ campaign. The forum, entitled Domestic and Family Violence is Everyone’s Business, was run as a professional development…
COMMUNITY radio station 2Air FM held its AGM on 23 November at Coffs Harbour Racecourse with a new Committee of Management elected. The seven members are, president Michael Black, vice president Roger Cleary, secretary Peter Leonard, treasurer Margaret Black, and…
THE sound of Santa’s hearty “Ho, ho, ho!” will soon resonate through Laurieton. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The man…
BRITTANY Jolly is on a mission to improve awareness of endometriosis. The Camden Haven local has organised an “Endometriosis Awareness Ride” at North Haven on Saturday, 7 December Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
THE Lions Club of Macksville hosted its Youth of the Year competition on Wednesday 27 November at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. The Lions are calling this year’s competition a resounding success, drawing enthusiastic support from teachers, parents and friends. Advertise…
CHRISTMAS fun is usually aimed at children but there are many seniors and adults in disability care who could use some cheering up this Christmas season, so thought Macksville Ex-Services Club CEO Judy Ward. That is why, this Christmas, the…
A YARRILA Arts and Museum (YAM) exhibition and an innovative City of Coffs Harbour library program have taken out wins in prestigious statewide competitions. “Yaamanga Around Here” is a permanent exhibition at YAM exploring the history and identity of the…
CHANGES have been proposed to the City of Coffs Harbour’s Code of Meeting Practice, with residents invited to provide feedback. At Council’s 14 November 2024 ordinary meeting, councillors resolved to put the draft Code of Meeting Practice on public exhibition.…