THE Bureau of Health Information (BHI) last week released two reports – showing activity and performance for public health services in NSW during July to September 2023, and patients’ experiences of emergency care in small rural hospitals in early 2023.…
IN PREPARATION for managing water emergencies, City of Coffs Harbour Local Water Utilities staff recently attended a Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) funded workshop. 35 participants from ten regional councils were tutored through scenarios that armed them with experience…
THE Bonville-Boambee VIEW Club is calling on the community to help raise funds for the Smith Family’s Christmas Appeal, to ensure thousands of students experiencing disadvantage can be supported with their education in 2024. The charity aims to raise $5.3…
THE new venue for Sawtell Carols by Candlelight is the Village Green at Big4 Caravan Park, with the free event taking place on the evening of Wednesday 20 December. The Carols event is again proudly presented by the Sawtell Uniting…
INSPIRATION and commitment permeated the atmosphere amongst attendees at headspace Coffs Harbour’s Open Evening on Monday 20 November, featuring Professor Patrick McGorry AO, Founding Director of the headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation. Hosted at the organisation’s Little Street offices,…
THE new COVID-19 vaccine to target the current Omicron variant of the virus will be available in community pharmacies throughout Australia from this week. The category of vaccines known as XBB 1.5 was approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)…
THE renovated amenities block used by the Coffs Coast Jump Club (CCJC) is the new home for an extraordinary mural painted by Bowraville-based artist Nelli Gallop. News Of The Area met up with Ali on Tuesday 5 December to witness…
REGIONAL Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) have announced the ‘Ignite Minis’ event series, coming to Taree, Kempsey and Bellingen in February 2024, to enable consultation on local issues facing the Mid North Coast. The events will provide detail on…
CHRISTMAS will be woven into the familiar fabric of the Bellingen Community Markets on Saturday 16 December. Set amongst the majestic old trees in Bellingen Park, the Markets have an expansive and diverse range of 250 stalls with additional artisans…
NAMBUCCA Valley blueberry growers held a public meeting for around 100 people last Tuesday evening, 5 December 2023 at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. Among those present were Member for Oxley Michael Kemp and Nambucca Valley councillors James Angel and Troy…