‘On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, I HAVE a friend who is a beautician. She gives me cheap massages and facials but she talks the whole way through the experience and it’s torture. Can I tell her to be quiet? Rebecca D. Dear Rebecca,…
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Parties at odds over direction of youth crime reform
THE NSW opposition introduced a bill in Parliament last week aiming to crack down on the “escalating youth crime crisis gripping regional communities”. Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, said the bill offers stronger, more effective measures than the bail reforms…
Alarm raised as tough on crime policy ‘infects’ nation
ABORIGINALand Torres Strait Islander children are being set up for a life of suffering, legal services say, as ‘tough on crime’ policy sweeps the country. More state and territory governments are locking up children at increasing rates, and not listening…
Layzell pushes Minns over coal community funding
MEMBER for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell has called on NSW Premier Chris Minns to “be honest about the financial blow his government has inflicted on coal communities like the Hunter”. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly during Questing Time on 25…
Woolgoolga Art Gallery showing ‘Time to Shine’
TIME to Shine is the new exhibition now showing at Woolgoolga Art Gallery (WAG). The theme presented gallery members with the opportunity to shine a light on their inner artistic passions and to demonstrate their abilities to the wider Woolgoolga…
Coffs Coast Wellbeing Centre for veterans community to open in CBD
THE Coffs Coast Wellbeing Centre (CCWC) will open in a new central CBD location in July, accessibly situated on the ground floor of the CODA building on Vernon Street, opposite C.ex Coffs Harbour. The CCWC will replace the former Veterans’…
Sing Australia Coffs Harbour celebrates a grand St Patrick’s Day
SING Australia Coffs Harbour members celebrated St Patrick’s Day with a night decked out in green. Dave Mylrea stepped-up as host, storyteller, and music and slide show manager. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
Coffs Coast seniors honoured in local achievement awards
ACHIEVEMENT Awards have been presented to Coffs Coast seniors in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the community. The 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards provide an opportunity for MPs and communities to recognise the seniors that help make…
Coffs Bypass engineer announced as Science and Engineering Challenge dinner speaker
GUEST speaker for the annual Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) pre-event dinner has been announced as Tom Patterson, who is Structures Lead for the company delivering the Coffs Harbour by-pass, Ferrovial Gamuda Joint Venture. The dinner takes place at the…
Final call for entries to Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod
THE final countdown is on for entries into the Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod. The closing date for the 2025 competition is Monday 31 March, for both scholarship applications and entries. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…