RESIDENTS neighbouring the Clouds Creek State Forest on the Dorrigo Plateau say it is a globally significant native forest, a critical part of the Coffs-Clarence Regional Water supply catchments, and a key part of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP).…
SUPERINTENDENT Joanne Schultz, Commander at Coffs/Clarence Police District, has been awarded the Australian Police Medal. Superintendent Schultz joined the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) in 1988 at Kempsey, performing general duties. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
IN RECOGNITION of his significant service to the community through bushfire governance, research and mentoring roles, Korora resident Dr Grahame Douglas has been named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division. “The recognition is both…
EMERITUS Professor Gisela Kaplan has been recognised as an (Honorary) Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division for ‘significant service to science education through research into animal behaviour’. Professor Kaplan, who resides in Coffs Harbour, has…
ANTIQUES Roadshow fans are in for a treat when long term presenter Hilary Kay speaks in Coffs Harbour next week. An expert panellist, Ms Kay has been a regular face on the iconic British TV show for 45 years. Advertise…
A MID NORTH COAST bus manufacturer may be at risk of closing over what Member for Oxley Michael Kemp has described as a “broken Labor promise”. Express Coach Builders in Macksville has reportedly been forced to lay off a quarter…
NOEL Bultitude, 89, has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to the community of Woolgoolga. As a young teenager Noel was amongst the founding members of the Woolgoolga Rural Fire…
STEP into the dazzling world of rock’n’roll royalty as four of the finest Elvis tribute artists converge on one electrifying stage. Paying homage to The King, this unforgettable tribute act promises an immersive journey through Elvis Presley’s iconic career. From…
ROTARY Youth Exchange student Madeleine ‘Maddy’ Hardaker flew off on a great adventure to hosts in France on Sunday 21 January. Maddy, from Korora, was selected by Rotary’s District 9660 committee and is one of sixteen students going overseas for…
‘IT’S never too late for women to redefine their age’. This is the theme of a ‘Redefining Ageing’ event to be held in Coffs Harbour on Saturday May 11, the result of a collaboration between the national Silver Sirens network…