WHAT a memorable year to start an independent newspaper. 2020 was the year we all welcomed the Coffs Coast News Of The Area, a bit of sunshine so to speak. With border lockdowns, job insecurity and homeschooling there was…
ANNA McAfee has been a Linkedin user since 2009. She originally worked in recruitment and used Linkedin as a recruiting tool. However, being at home with two young children led Anna to consider the power of Linkedin’s networking possibilities.…
STAGE One of the Moonee Creek, Coffs Creek and Boambee/Newports Creek Coastal Management Program is now underway and the community is being called on for comment. Coffs Harbour City Council is keen to hear from anyone who is interested…
THESE summer school holidays kids across the Coffs Coast can ignite their creative spark thanks to new Creative Activity Workbooks, provided free to local families. Sure to break any holiday boredom, the different activities can be done at home…
THE cancellation of the New Year’s Eve fireworks display, by the Coffs Jetty Carnival, highlighted the uncertainty that Covid-19 has brought to all communities. Events to celebrate the arrival of 2021 were subdued in the Coffs Harbour area, with…
AFTER a 2020 of solid recruitment and strong results, Stockton & Northern Districts Cricket Club Captain Nick Foster is confident his club are in the best possible position for a successful 2021. The club went into the end of…
THE Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on all of our lives and one business in particular at Tanilba Bay has had to shelve its plans for the near future. Tanilba House was just starting out on its new business plan…
CHRISTMAS arrived early for Medowie Rural Fire Brigade, when they received the keys to a brand new fire truck. The 3,500 litre ‘Category 1’ tanker, valued at approximately $300,000, will better equip the brigade members to respond to a…
Dear Jasminda, Last week my husband and I set our New Year’s Resolutions. Mine was to do at least 10,000 steps a day and eat more fruit; his was to try to be happy in his body and drink…
HELPING local people, businesses and industries recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and prosper in the future is the focus of a COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Recovery Plan recently endorsed by Coffs Harbour City Council. Council prepared the COVID-19 Pandemic…