AUSTRALIA faces the prospect of an economy performing below long-term trends through early 2025 based on leading indicators. A collection of future-focused data points compiled by Westpac and Melbourne Institute “marginally improved” in June yet the index still signalled lacklustre…
AN independent administrator will be appointed to quash alleged corrupt behaviour within the CFMEU. Following reports of criminal misconduct and bikie links within the union’s construction arm, a court application will be made by the Fair Work Commission to nominate…
MANNING the sales desk on Sunday 14 July for the biannual Rotary Club of Laurieton book sale were dedicated local volunteers Graeme Blackett and Jenny Peters. This long-standing event, which first began in Laurieton over 20 years ago, relies solely…
MEET John Crisp, this week’s Heart of the Haven. Now sober for more than three decades, John had his struggles in earlier life. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
DEAR News Of The Area, UNDERSTANDABLY, some don’t understand which level of government is responsible for what in Coffs Harbour. The writer of a letter to NOTA (5 July) is among them. The writer cries shame on City of Coffs…
DEAR News Of The Area, COMMUNITY members concerned about the appearance of Coffs Harbour will be pleased to hear that Transport for NSW (TfNSW) have advised that repainting of the northern entrance sound walls is scheduled for completion this month…
A DEEP passion for the written word has prompted local resident Fiona Hood to start a poetry group at the Coffs Harbour Library. Poetry readings have become a popular feature of the cultural landscape in recent times, even in Coffs…
COME one, come all to the Phoenix Winter Ball. “Eat, drink, dance and be merry,” said Nambucca Valley Phoenix manager Alejandra. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
SIX-YEAR-OLD Grace from Coffs Harbour is asking the community to help spread the word about a gold ring she’s found and is hoping to return to its owner. Grace and her parents were walking with visiting family, taking them over…
THE NSW Government has granted an Aboriginal land claim that will see a parcel of land at Deervale, west of Dorrigo, returned to the local Aboriginal community. The Dorrigo Plateau Aboriginal Land Council will take ownership of the 2.23-hectare parcel…