THE Federal Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Mr Jason Clare MP visited Pete’s Place at the Community Village on Thursday 29 April to talk about the serious issue of homelessness in the Coffs Coast area. Mr Clare made the point that the region is currently experiencing a major housing and

  A HIGHLIGHT of the NSW Seniors Festival was the presentation of NSW Seniors Local Achievement Awards to three local seniors for their inspirational contributions to our community. The awards were presented on April 27 by Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Minister for Seniors Geoff Lee. The trio have been actively

  BADEN Mayes, 28, from Woolgoolga has returned to work at Woolgoolga Fire Station after graduating at Sydney’s Fire & Rescue NSW Emergency Services Academy. Baden was amongst 208 new Fire and Rescue NSW recruits graduating this April. Baden told News Of The Area, “I joined the Fire Service because I was burned

  HAVE you come across the offensive odour that can hover over Hogbin Drive and can extend as far north as Brelsford Park some days and nights? This reporter personally has, and it’s certainly not pleasant. It is also now the subject of investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Advertise with News of

  An $80,000 cafe/bar kiosk called Ebb ‘n’ Flow is proposed for the Coffs Central Shopping Centre food court area, which may delight many men who, if approved, will be able to relax at a bar while waiting for their partner to finish shopping. A development application for the new food and

  SINCE Monday May 3, anyone over 50 should be able to make an appointment to get a COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination website lists locations that conduct vaccinations, but then bookings can only be made by phone in some cases. The website indicates that appointments in the Coffs Harbour area can

  A PROPOSED $2 million expansion of the Big Banana Water Park encompassing a Duelling Raft Slide and a new children’s Wet Play Area has been lodged with Coffs Harbour City Council. The development application for a Recreation Facility (Outdoor) - Duelling Raft Slide and Water Play Area (extension to existing Waterpark)

  THE BELLINGEN Agricultural Show is on this weekend and organisers say they are ready and thrilled to present such a fabulous event once again. Bellingen Show President Gillian Anderson said show attendees can see the entrants and winners of the EJ Mantova Memorial Art Prize judged last Saturday. Ms Anderson said “This

  ON Tuesday 11 May, the Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre are celebrating Neighbourhood Centre Week by holding an Aboriginal Cultural and Information Day for the Coffs Coast’s Gumbaynggirr community. The day will include a Welcome to Country with Aunty Debbie and Uncle Leo, as well as cultural performances, dance and a Smoking Ceremony. A