PREPARATION for winter is the focus of activities at Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) annual Open Day at Coffs Harbour, Sawtell and Woolgoolga. Throwing the doors open to the community on Saturday 10 May, between 10am - 2pm, FRNSW invites the community to come along and learn how to help

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 the 341 finishers in the two-kilometre men’s and women’s races on

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 up before the day is done.” Advertise with News of The

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 panels. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

TRIPLE M Coffs Harbour’s breakfast show host Michael “Moffee” Moffett, has brewed an idea to raise funds for the Defib Hero program supported by the Pink Silks Trust. It started with him wanting to create a beer for the region. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it

HEADSPACE Coffs Harbour hosted the Mental Health Commissioner of NSW Jennifer Black, and Deputy Commissioner Ian Heffernan, on Wednesday 2 April at their centre in Little Street. Headspace is a free and confidential service for young people aged 12 - 25 years who have mild to moderate mental health issues. Advertise

THE free 2025-26 Coffs Coast Visitor Guide is out now, providing a handy list of things to see, do and enjoy for visitors and local residents alike. “The new and free Visitor Guide shines a light on everything from our magnificent beaches and waterways through to shopping, tourist attractions, accommodation,

WOMEN from many different cultures finally came together for International Women’s Day after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred delayed celebrations. Hosted in Coffs Harbour by Settlement Services International (SSI), the “Moving Forward Towards Change” event brought together regional women and girls from refugee and migrant backgrounds, First Nations women, local leaders, and service

NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2025 Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards which will be presented during NAIDOC Week on 7 July. The awards have been running since 1998 and commemorate Aunty Grace, who worked tirelessly for her community and was feted for her leadership and guidance. Advertise with