NEW research commissioned locally about Aussie workers’ holiday and relaxation habits has led to the formation of a new campaign aimed at increasing visitation to the region. The survey, commissioned by Coffs Harbour Airport in partnership with City of Coffs…
DESPITE fears of a dry summer, the growing season has been a productive one for cattle farmers and prices have continued to increase steadily since their October 2023 low. 589 head of cattle passed through the saleyards in Macksville last…
THE CanDo Cancer Trust has expressed heartfelt thanks to the Pink Silks Trust (PST) committee for a generous donation of $5,000, a significant contribution resulting from the 18th Pink Silks Ladies Charity Race Day held at Coffs Harbour Racing Club…
BELLINGEN Lions Club have again stepped up to support their local Bellinger River District Hospital, making their second donation of vital equipment in just a couple of weeks. After donating a $6,268 vaccine fridge to the hospital, the hard-working members…
NATIONALS MP Paul Toole has called on State and Federal Governments to provide major safety upgrades to railway crossings across NSW, with affected Coffs Coast locals echoing his concerns. On Friday 2 February, the Federal Government released the National Level…
DRUM roll please. The annual Sawtellian of the Year awards were finally announced on Australia Day 2024 having missed their traditional moment of presentation on a rained-off Sawtell Super Fun Day on January 1. Advertise with News of The Area…
SUMMER rains bring rapid plant growth, including weeds, and the NSW Farmers Association has called on landholders to be extra careful when spraying weeds. The Association has reminded farmers to monitor changing wind conditions when spraying this season to avoid…
AIMED at promoting social inclusion and healthy living, the annual Living Well Expo returns to Coffs Harbour in March. With a fantastic new venue this year, Expo attendees will enjoy better facilities and access, along with plenty to see and…
FIVE generations aged from one month to 96 years held a family get-together in Coffs Harbour recently. Baby Rohan Dwyer met his great-great-grandmother Doreen Goundry for the first time, accompanied by his mother Kahala Dwyer, 23, grandmother Samantha Dury, 43,…
NEW figures show seniors in our communities are being hit particularly hard by Australia’s spiralling cost of living, with North Coast residents no exception. Policy Manager with the Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association (CPSA) of NSW, Ms Ash Fowler, said…