AS WORK on the Coffs Harbour bypass hits full speed, the community is being invited to provide feedback on the project’s draft Place Design and Landscape plan. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the plan described the urban, architectural and…
FIFTIETH birthday celebrations for 104.1 CHYFM began with a bang on Friday 1 December at Woopi Brewery, promising to carry on for the full year ahead. “The night was filled with fun, music, movies, and delicious treats, including OMG Decadent…
JOINING the annual international 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence, the Coffs Coast Committee Against Domestic and Family Violence (CCCADFV) participated in two awareness opportunities last week. On Tuesday 28 November evening, committee members gathered with banners at…
“ABSOLUTELY poor show DVA.” This is how Trevor Williams, an advocate for issues affecting veterans and war widows, describes the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ recent handling of the Veterans Home Care (VHC) service. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
IT will be easier for people suffering from certain skin conditions to access prescription medicines in 2024, as part of an ongoing pharmacy prescribing trial. It marks the next phase of the trial which sees participating pharmacists authorised to supply…
ESSENTIAL Energy crews recently commenced significant electricity maintenance work across Sandy Beach ahead of the peak summer period. With hotter temperatures predicted in the coming months, the electricity network can be placed under pressure as people try to stay cool.…
THE City of Coffs Harbour last week hosted its prestigious annual Local Government IT conference, showcasing solutions and ideas specifically for councils. LGIT23 brought together 134 delegates from NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and Queensland at Opal Cove Resort. Advertise…
FAMILIES with children transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7 can access support and guidance with this next stage of their lives thanks to a free, inclusive presentation evening at headspace Coffs Harbour. The session takes place on Tuesday 12…
NSW PREMIER Chris Minns visited Coffs Harbour early last month and announced a consultation process for establishing a Great Koala National Park (GKNP). However, for proponents of the Park, action cannot come soon enough. Advertise with News of The Area…
COFFS Harbour’s tourism has again been recognised at the 2023 NSW Tourism Awards, with gold going to the Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience in the ‘Excellence In Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experience’ category for the second time. Now in…