THE HLV Partners Accounting sponsored the monthly Medal and Spoon event played in ideal autumn weather. While Allan Clarke was runner up to Brock Klar whose net score was a winner in Division one, Allan’s gross score was the best…
DEAR News Of The Area, MUCH has been made in Australia of the plight of one of its iconic animals, the koala. While we fully support the protection of Australian native flora and fauna, we do not support the current…
IN A testament to community spirit and sporting camaraderie, the Woopi Old Boys triumphed in a thrilling finale at the inaugural Rotary Daybreak Coffs Harbour Walking Football Charity Shield. Battling under a scorching sun at Coffs Synthetics, they secured a…
NANA Glen Lizards have conquered all before them capping off an undefeated season to win Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s T20 Cup. The Lizards capped off a perfect season with a dominant victory, beating Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels Blue by…
ORGANISERS of the Kalang River Classic have hailed the 2025 event a huge success. Perfect weather and river conditions greeted the more-than 150 participants as they arrived early on Saturday, 23 February 23 to paddle a 15 km circuit around…
THE Northern Heat AFL program traded the turf for gym mats as players embraced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) to enhance their training and gain a competitive edge. The program is a high-performance AFL initiative designed for under-17 boys and girls from…
LOCAL footy returns to the Coffs Coast this Saturday, 8 March, with the Hoey Moey 9s Tournament set to feature a big day of fast-paced 9s action at Geoff King Motors Oval. Hosted by the Coffs Harbour Comets, the annual…
DEAR News Of The Area, IT is heartening to read an article acknowledging the role of the Tea Gardens ferry service (NOTA 27/2/2025). I served as a deckhand and then as a fully certified coxswain on the ferries from 1999…
RESIDENTS of Anna Bay have galvanised in opposition to the proposed rezoning of around 125 hectares to make way for 580 new residences. At a meeting on Wednesday 19 February, convened by the South Tomaree Community Association, Tanya Martin addressed…
AFL North Coast have released their draw for the 2025 season, which gets underway on Saturday, 12 April. The Port Macquarie Magpies begin their premiership defence in Grafton, when they travel to take on the Grafton Tigers in Round 1.…