THE team at Big W Park Beach Plaza is enthusiastically embracing the company’s latest ‘Heart Token’ fundraiser. Launched across NSW/ACT the fundraiser benefits the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
DEAR NOTA, IT seems that major decisions in our city are bound to be forced through against popular opinion. Not so long ago the decision to invest a huge amount of money in a new civic centre was repeatedly forced…
RESIDENTS of Coffs Harbour are being asked for their thoughts on the Coffs bypass team’s community engagement approach. Transport for NSW North Region Director, Anna Zycki, said the bypass team has developed a survey that gives an open forum for…
IN a year of big global sporting events, one of the biggest took place with a Coffs Harbour local front and centre. Former CHYFM radio host Matt de Groot was the MC at the recent India and Pakistan showdown at…
GLAM rock music came to the mountains on Saturday night in a fun-filled fundraiser hosted by the Ulong Hall Committee. The ‘Mountain Rocky Horror Show’ event, a massive night of music and entertainment, was held in aid of raising funds…
TALLOWOOD Ventures shared an inspiring update on its progress to transform the historic rail corridor between Glenreagh and Ulong. Around 50 locals and district visitors gathered at Lowanna Railway Station on Saturday 22 June to hear from Tallowood Ventures chairman…
COFFS Harbour artist Seabastion Toast has won the 2024 Percival Portrait Painting Prize with a painting of artist Karlee Rawkins. Having launched in 2007, The Percivals competition showcases the innovative work being produced by Australian artists, including many emerging artists.…
A BUSKER extraordinaire has appeared in the Food Terrace at Coffs Central recently, playing the piano from midday on Mondays and Wednesdays. A piano teacher, tuner and local musical identity, 82-year-old Reuben Fox is playing with purpose. Advertise with News…
FOUR new probationary constables started duties in Coffs/Clarence Police District on Monday June 24 after a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy last week. The new recruits locally are Probationary Constables Phillips, Townsend, Barrington and Andrews. Advertise with News…
CLOSE neighbours and anti-forestry activists have expressed dismay over the commencement of logging in Orara East State Forest, ten kilometres north of Coffs Harbour. They say extensive and intensive logging operations began in late May, without satisfactory community consultation. Advertise…