“ABSOLUTELY poor show DVA.” This is how Trevor Williams, an advocate for issues affecting veterans and war widows, describes the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ recent handling of the Veterans Home Care (VHC) service. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
Address: 44 Driftwood Court, Coffs Harbour Price: $799,000 Beds: 3, Bath: 1, Car: 1 Open for Inspection: Saturday 9 December 2023, 12.00 – 12.30pm WELCOME to this stunning two-storey, three-bedroom home perfectly situated in the highly sought-after suburb of Diggers…
DEAR News Of The Area, IN the past month, The House of Representatives in Canberra has found time to reflect on the work of Garry Nehl, with an official minute’s silence. But Coffs Harbour and the citizens of the electorate…
DEAR News Of The Area, RECENT news highlighting the purported dangers to the Boambee Creek Estuary due to the presence of certain chemicals in its mangrove areas raises alarms that might be unwarranted. While concerns for environmental health are valid,…
IT will be easier for people suffering from certain skin conditions to access prescription medicines in 2024, as part of an ongoing pharmacy prescribing trial. It marks the next phase of the trial which sees participating pharmacists authorised to supply…
ESSENTIAL Energy crews recently commenced significant electricity maintenance work across Sandy Beach ahead of the peak summer period. With hotter temperatures predicted in the coming months, the electricity network can be placed under pressure as people try to stay cool.…
THE City of Coffs Harbour last week hosted its prestigious annual Local Government IT conference, showcasing solutions and ideas specifically for councils. LGIT23 brought together 134 delegates from NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and Queensland at Opal Cove Resort. Advertise…
FAMILIES with children transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7 can access support and guidance with this next stage of their lives thanks to a free, inclusive presentation evening at headspace Coffs Harbour. The session takes place on Tuesday 12…
NSW PREMIER Chris Minns visited Coffs Harbour early last month and announced a consultation process for establishing a Great Koala National Park (GKNP). However, for proponents of the Park, action cannot come soon enough. Advertise with News of The Area…