SIX-YEAR-OLD Selena Thompson proudly marched on ANZAC Day 2024 wearing the medals of her grandmother Helen Ann Thompson, a member of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS), popularly known as the ‘Wrens’. Sadly, Helen passed away in February aged 104.…
FEDERAL Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan is calling for common sense when it comes to skilled workforce immigration, in particular for regional hospitality businesses. Mr Conaghan said he has received “multiple impassioned pleas” from local hospitality groups over proposed changes…
HUNDREDS of Coffs Coast locals braved the rain on Sunday April 28 to rally against the escalation of male violence in our communities. The rally was one of six regional Australia rallies in conjunction with events in the capital cities.…
ANZAC Day was commemorated with pride in Sawtell, with large crowds attending services at the Lyle Rose RSL Memorial Park. President of the Sawtell RSL sub-Branch, Pat ‘Paddy’ Magann, officiated on the day. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
COFFS HARBOUR Mayor Paul Amos has declared long-awaited improvements to Sportz Central as “a game changer” for the city, with the upgraded Bray Street sporting facility officially opening last week. The $8.28 million project has been jointly funded by the…
UNREALESTATE Coffs Coast Managing Director Chris Hines has questioned the extent of the reported drop in rental property availability locally, outlined in the REA Group’s latest PropTrack Rental Report. “Anecdotally, it has tightened up a little, but that’s kind of…
ANGLICARE’S 2024 Rental Affordability Snapshot has revealed that Australians are facing a rental market that has never been less affordable. The research surveyed rental listings across Australia and found that affordability has crashed to record lows. Advertise with News of…
AN Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report released in April 2024 reports that in 2022 and 2023, 31 percent of people aged fourteen and over consumed alcohol in ways that put their health at risk (‘Alcohol, tobacco and other…
AMIDST a dark overcast sky a crowd of around 6500 people assembled at 5:30am on Thursday 25 April for the traditional ANZAC Dawn Service at the Vernon Street Cenotaph in Coffs Harbour. Parade Marshall Garry Heskett QBE assembled Coffs RSL…
ANZAC Day served as a poignant moment for the Northern Storm and Coffs City United football clubs, as they came together to honour those who served Australia and New Zealand during World War One. The ANZAC Cup had its origins…