THE Coffs Harbour leg of the worldwide Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) takes place on Sunday 18 May. The vibe is retro and classic, with riders and pillion passengers donning dapper dress as they raise money and awareness for Movember. Movember…
ROADWORKS for proposed logging operations in Orara East and Lower Bucca state forests has resulted in adjoining residents and community members holding regular vigils to show their concerns. They argue that the forest is an essential part of a fragile…
THE SECOND Coffs Backyard Ultra, scheduled for Saturday 7 June 2025, is expected to be the biggest event ever of its kind. A Backyard Ultra is a unique running event where participants run or walk 6.7 kilometres (one ‘lap’) within…
COFFS Showground became a mecca for motors when the Bridgestone B Select Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Motor Festival was held on Sunday, 13 April. The event was hosted by Coffs Harbour and District Sporting Car Club. A club spokesperson…
FOLLOWING the success of the recent Teddy Bears Picnic at Yarrahapinni Community House in Stuarts Point, volunteers opened the facility and garden again on Easter Saturday to facilitate an Easter Egg Hunt. “Our first Saturday trial opening of the Yarrahapinni…
AUSTRALIANS have recalled Pope Francis’s profound love for the poor, diverse people and all of humanity as millions mourn the pontiff’s passing. His death, on Monday after a recent serious battle with double pneumonia, was marked by tolling church bells…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE coming Federal election has little to do directly with the State government’s decision to sell the Coffs foreshore to a property developer, but the 33,000 residents who voted against this sell off might well…
PARTIES have been forced to ditch last-minute policy reveals as millions of Australians choose to skip polling day. Pre-polling centres opened from Tuesday, offering voters a chance to get in well before the 3 May election date. Advertise with News…