CONSTRUCTION on the long-awaited and anticipated ‘Whale Trail’ footpath for Woolgoolga is set to begin next week. The Whale Trail will connect the Woolgoolga Beach Reserve with the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
CELEBRATING the 144th anniversary of the South Solitary Island lighthouse first operating, the Friends of South Solitary Island Lighthouse have combined with the City of Coffs Harbour to officially open and turn on the Chance Brothers ‘optic’ once more. Formerly…
LIFELINE’S DV-Alert program was in action over two days in Bellingen, focusing on the prevention, early intervention and response to domestic and family violence (DFV). The program is funded through the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children.…
UNDER the auspices of the National Advance Care Planning Week (18-24 March), Dr Max Brinsmead is heading up a full morning of information sessions around planning for one’s passing. Taking place on Wednesday 20 March from 9:30am to 12:00 noon…
RETIRED NSW Police officer Sue Anne Bytheway was guest speaker at Korora VIEW Club’s International Women’s Day celebration on Tuesday 5 March. The VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Club proved the perfect audience for Sue Anne’s stories of…
TRIBUTE was paid recently to the exemplary dedication and service of Louise Rawson-Harris and Mark Willis for their tireless contributions to the Bellingen Memorial Hall for over two decades. In a small ceremony held by Bellingen Shire Council at the…
FLICKERFEST 2024 lands in Sawtell on Saturday evening 23 March, presenting its hilarious Short Laughs Comedy program. “This year’s smorgasbord of incredible comedy short films are handpicked from a record 3,400 entries received for Flickerfest’s Academy,” Festival Director Bronwyn Kidd…
THE COFFS Harbour Eisteddfod Society has proudly announced an important new partnership with the Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC) for 2024. The CHEC consists of the Coffs Harbour Senior College, Southern Cross University and TAFE NSW. Advertise with News of…
VOICES 4 Cowper is active again with a federal election having to be held before the end of next year. The group was established in 2019 by sixteen locals who came together with a shared desire for a more meaningful…
LIVING well for longer, rather than achieving a grand old age, is key to the Healthy Ageing Strategy developed by Healthy North Coast. The Strategy was launched at The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living in Coffs Harbour on Monday 4 March.…