Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
IT was in the forecast, in the news, in every conversation: it was going to rain. Again. So the 32 ladies who teed off on Saturday were all holding their breath as they played in Saturday’s Single Stableford event, hoping…
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Hawks Nest Bridge Club
HAWKS Nest Bridge Club was originally founded in 1994 and has grown from 45 members originally to over 100 members today. In 2018 the new club house was opened and membership has continued to grow in spite of a world-wide…
Sail Port Stephens culminates with inshore series
SAIL Port Stephens, which saw 215 boats participate in the regatta over eleven days, culminated with the inshore Bay Series comprising J70s, sports boats and off-the-beach classes from 3-5 May. The Australian Sports Boat Association (ASBA) was also competing for…
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for the music
DEAR News Of The Area, I AM writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful performance by the Nota Bene String Ensemble on Sunday 5 May 2024. Such a delightful afternoon, with talented musicians playing extraordinarily beautiful harmonious melodies.…
Letter to the Editor: National Service not the answer
DEAR News Of The Area, I JUST wonder how close a look Phyllis Taylor took at the countries that have compulsory military service (‘National Service is the only answer’, NOTA 3 May). Of the 195 world nations today only 25…
Busy Woolgoolga Red Cross says thank you to generous community
TWIDDLING their thumbs isn’t an option for Woolgoolga Red Cross branch members and volunteers. The busy group has been purposefully on the go since early March. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
Volunteering Week celebrates something for everyone in volunteering
NATIONAL Volunteer Week, running from 20-26 May 2024, is themed ‘something for everyone’ this year. In celebration of the people who give their time for the benefit of others, Coffs Coast Volunteering is hosting two special events on Thursday 23…
Transport for NSW celebrates completion of Coffs Harbour Marine Precinct
THE transformation of Coffs Harbour Marine Precinct is now complete, with Transport for NSW announcing construction has finished on the Vessel Refuelling Facility. The 10,000 litre unleaded petrol, vessel-accessible refuelling facility is now operational for public, commercial and government agency…
Thai Songkran Festival celebrated in Coffs
IT was cold, wet and windy, but the weather didn’t deter members of Thai communities from Nambucca Heads, Coffs Harbour and Grafton from relishing their New Year’s Day Songkran Festival at Coffs Harbour’s Harbourside Markets at the Jetty on Sunday…
Hopes to establish Karenni festival in Coffs Harbour
HOPES are high for the introduction of the Kay Htoe Boe festival in Coffs Harbour in 2025. It’s a traditional festival held dear to the hearts of the Karenni people who have a community of 99 people living in Coffs…