RAYMOND Terrace Fire and Rescue NSW is reminding the community to be vigilant for fire risks in our homes. “As we enter the cooler months of the year, it’s important for people to remember that the majority of house fires…
EMERGENCY services responded swiftly to distress calls reporting four rock fishers swept off the rocks at Fingal Bay at around 9:20am on Saturday. The incident unfolded as families and beachgoers enjoyed the surf and sand, emphasising the unpredictable and often…
THE Hunter will receive a major boost to its health workforce, with 109 medical graduate intern doctors starting work in local public hospitals this month. Interns are medical graduates who have completed their medical degree and are required to complete…
A PLAN to tackle the state’s housing crisis has been announced by the NSW Government, with a reform bringing key stakeholder groups and government departments together under one banner. The new agency, Homes NSW, will bring together the housing and…
EXTRACT from Newspaper Report April 2023:- “Di De La Cruz with Joan Griffin, Sue Wilson and Mary Buckley made it through to the Finals in the Club Pairs. Di and Joan were the winners on the day making it the…
COFFS Colts are the kings of Coffs T20 cricket after beating Sawtell Cricket Club by nine wickets to win Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s T20 Cup. Sawtell hosted this season’s T20 Cup grand final, with both sides qualifying for the…
DEAR News Of The Area, TO the Boambee senior citizen who tripped on the footpath (NOTA January 26). Dear Margaret, I hope you have patience. determination and dogmatic hats to put on in order to have your trip hazard fixed…
NEW research commissioned locally about Aussie workers’ holiday and relaxation habits has led to the formation of a new campaign aimed at increasing visitation to the region. The survey, commissioned by Coffs Harbour Airport in partnership with City of Coffs…
DESPITE fears of a dry summer, the growing season has been a productive one for cattle farmers and prices have continued to increase steadily since their October 2023 low. 589 head of cattle passed through the saleyards in Macksville last…
THE CanDo Cancer Trust has expressed heartfelt thanks to the Pink Silks Trust (PST) committee for a generous donation of $5,000, a significant contribution resulting from the 18th Pink Silks Ladies Charity Race Day held at Coffs Harbour Racing Club…