THE Sawtell Croquet Club recently hosted its annual charity day in support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. The event brought together 45 enthusiastic participants who basked in the sunshine as they took part in social golf croquet, the fastest growing…
ALEXIS O’Brien, a twelve-year-old Coffs Harbour martial arts champion, returned from the QLD State Championship Title Karate event in September with five first place State Title trophies along with an ‘Outstanding Athlete’ trophy for winning performances throughout the weekend’s competitions.…
COFFS City Rotary Club’s annual Wine and Beer Tasting Festival is back. This will be the twenty second year the club has presented this popular fundraising event, with locals returning year after year. Continuing as organiser responsible for the event…
POLICE are appealing for information as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged robbery and assault in Coffs Harbour last year. About 10pm on Sunday 22 December 2022, two men parked their vehicles – a silver Holden Commodore and…
START your fundraising now for The Amazing Scavenger Hunt Scramble in support of Coffs Harbour Youth Community Radio 104.1 CHYFM. “We are launching The Amazing Scavenger Hunt Scramble now for those interested in being part of this event, with plenty…
DARWIN-BASED artist Alana Hunt has been announced as the winner of the STILL: National Still Life Award 2023. Announced at the exhibition’s opening event on Saturday 7 October at Coffs’ Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM), Alana Hunt’s winning work ‘……
AUSTRALIAN War Widows NSW (AWWNSW) has launched its annual fundraising campaigns, the Buy a Widow a Coffee Campaign and Lapel Pin Fundraiser, ahead of War Widows Day on Thursday 19 October. With one in five households connected to defence, this…
“INCREDIBLY rewarding” is how legendary local surfboard maker Mitchell Rae describes being inducted into the International Surfboard Builders’ Hall of Fame. “I am truly honoured,” Mitchell told News Of The Area. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
A MORNING tea was held recently to celebrate Pauline Cahill, a treasured member of QUOTA Pacific Coast who passed away in March 2023. QUOTA hosted the tea at Shearwater Lodge with members of the Board attending to share memories. Advertise…
“THE Bureau of Meteorology has declared that Australia is experiencing an El Niño weather event,” says Andrew Beswick, Director, City Infrastructure for the City Of Coffs Harbour. “We are anticipating hot and dry conditions over the coming months and some…