THE deliberate destruction of the interim safety fencing along North Haven Breakwall has worsened. News Of The Area highlighted the vandalism six weeks ago but instead of being replaced or repaired, more panels and gates have been destroyed or stolen.…
PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) has opened its Community Grants program for local not-for-profit activities and events. A combined $200,000 is available to boost projects and organisations that support and showcase a vibrant, connected, inclusive and engaged region. Advertise with…
COMMITTEE members are the unsung heroes of any sporting community, volunteering whatever spare time they have to help run and grow their clubs. Whether running the BBQ or canteen, setting up fields, registering players or recruiting sponsors, the list of…
THE region’s best high school AFL players faced off last Tuesday at Sawtell’s Richardson Park, with a girls side from Camden Haven High School lacing up the boots and taking part. The Regional Finals of the Schools Cup brought together…
DEAR News Of The Area, IT is sad to hear the business people of Coffs Harbour whinging about losing a council subsidy. Their Chamber of Commerce is little more than a ‘businessmen’s union’. Since when has the council been responsible…
DEAR News Of The Area, THANK you Councillor George Cecato for adding honesty and clarity to the ongoing debate over the Jetty Foreshores development (NOTA 23 August). The current plan suggests two six-storey buildings towards the northern end of the…
COFFS Harbour District Family History Society celebrated its 40th anniversary at Coffs Harbour Surf Club on Saturday 24 August. Around 35 people attended, among them society member “number four” Doreen Fleming and member number 26, Beryl Laidley. Advertise with News…
THE Dorrigo branch of United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW (UHA) has donated a state-of-the-art hospital bed to Dorrigo Multi Purpose Service hospital. The “ook snow” bed is designed to enhance patient comfort and safety while providing ease of use for…
LYNETTE Williams from Coffs Harbour is celebrating being three years free of the cancer Cholangiocarcinoma. It’s a milestone that means “so much to me”, she told News Of The Area. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
THE Bush Fire Danger Period commenced on Sunday 1 September in the Coffs Harbour and Bellingen local government areas (LGA). Anyone wishing to conduct burning activities during the Bush Fire Danger Period must obtain a fire permit from their local…