POLICE divers have recovered the body of a man who went missing while swimming at Dorrigo on Sunday. Emergency services were called to Dangar Falls on Coramba Road about 5pm on Sunday 10 March 2024, when a 31-year-old man failed…
BELLINGEN Shire Council is one of 48 NSW local government areas that have been told to review their parking fine systems to meet community expectations. The Council has accepted the decree but called on the State Government to work with…
CITY Of Coffs Harbour’s recertification as an ECO Destination has been granted by Ecotourism Australia, a celebration of Coffs Harbour’s commitment to providing visitor experiences with low environmental impacts. When Coffs Harbour became NSW’s first accredited ECO Destination in late…
GLEN Hodges has accepted the post of Artistic Director of the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium. Having covered the Christmas period as Acting Artistic Director, Glen fills the esteemed shoes of previous Conservatorium Director Pat Brearley, who resigned late last year.…
COFFS City Rotary celebrated International Women’s Day with an all-women’s team running the club’s meeting for the day. Coffs City Rotary President Bob Carle welcomed the visitors and guests and then handed over to ‘stand-in’ President Alison Worldon who ran…
UPGRADE plans for the Coffs Harbour War Memorial Olympic Pool include the installation of a heat pump capable of bringing the temperature of the outdoor pool up to 27 degrees celsius. The project has been funded by the City of…
SENIORS will be treated to Coffs Harbour City Orchestra’s first event for 2024. It’s live, it’s outdoors in the Botanic Garden and it’s a free community concert to celebrate Seniors Week. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THE family owners of Raleigh Secondhand Barn are on a trajectory of empowerment through education for everyone interested in avoiding landfill. Having faced the potential of closing the business during COVID-19, the Harfield family has rallied in response to the…
TWO local Harbour Performing Art Centre (HPAC) ballerinas recently attended ballet performances in Sydney thanks to Patron Mark Hardy. Dedicated to providing young ballerinas the opportunity to see ballet at its highest level, the tickets are provided to students who…
THE Federal Government’s proposed $50 million Biosecurity Protection Levy fails the ‘pub test’, says Trevor Ranford, an Australian Biosecurity Award winner in 2022. Mr Ranford, a leading horticulture industry advocate with more than 46 years experience, said despite widespread criticisms…