DEAR News Of The Area, THE Climate 200 warriors, Rob Keldoulis and Simon Holmes à Court go hand-in-glove. They share the same left-leaning, NIMBY, woke ideologies of the inner city elites. These are the very people who impose their superior…
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for commitments from all sides of politics to bridge the digital divide for rural and regional Australians in this election. NFF President David Jochinke said that while significant investment has been made in…
HAVING first blown a whistle as an umpire 13 years ago, Bruce Alp is set to notch an incredible achievement this weekend when he umpires his 300th AFL North Coast match. At 67 years of age, the love of footy…
MATILDAS star Mary Fowler has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and is in a race against time to play in next year’s home Asian Cup. Manchester City had been hopeful the brilliant winger had avoided the dreaded injury, suffered…
POLICE in Australia’s largest state have been slammed for regularly entering the private property of former inmates out on bail to conduct compliance checks, without a court order. A damning report from the NSW Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says police…
DEAR News Of The Area, THIS is my response to last week’s letter: “Where is the integrity and transparency?” Oh Bruce, where to start? Your opening paragraph actually opens the answer to its own question: “How can Caz Heise be…
THERE’S a lot happening across our region, and I’m pleased to share a few highlights with you. First up, the 2025–26 Coffs Coast Visitor Guide is out now! Whether you’re a local or a visitor, it’s full of great ideas…
FOR the third consecutive year, the Armidale School’s (TAS) Isabella Henderson was her team’s highest-placed competitor in the Coffs Coast Ocean Swims. She was among the more than 140 swimmers from TAS who once again made up almost half of…
COFFS Coast Legacy residents Ron and Robin Tracey celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on Monday 14 of April. Robin said the secret to their long-lasting relationship is to “always follow your heart, never sweat the small stuff and always make…
THE Woolgoolga District Orchid Society has collaborated with the local Plantations village in a fundraiser with a difference. As part of its research into the eating quality of meat, the University of New England Meat Science team runs meat tasting…