CITY of Coffs Harbour (CoCH) councillors carried a motion, five for and four against, to proceed to investigate acquiring land at Jetty Foreshores by commencing the process of compulsory acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act (Just Terms Compensation Act) 1991,…
ENTERPRISE and Training Company (ETC), headquartered in Coffs Harbour, has appointed a new chief executive, Damon Munt, as Jenny Barnett retires from the post. “I’m really excited to be stepping into the role of CEO and leading the team that…
FORMED in 2016, the Wyz Wimmin and Friends Theatre Company recently hosted a workshop for emerging playwrights in Coffs Harbour. Director, Anne Joyce, a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and award-winning playwright Carrolline Rhodes, from…
FOUR new volunteer on-air announcers are preparing to take to the airwaves, having completed the 104.1 CHYFM on-air presenter workshop during the July school holidays. The course was developed by industry professionals with a wealth of experience in broadcasting and…
GET out your jingling bells and head along for a singsong as Coffs City Choir celebrates Christmas in July at Coffs Central on Saturday 29 July at 12 noon. You’ll find the choir on Level 1, near the food court.…
PROMINENT Coffs Coast ecologist and environmental activist, Mark Graham, can sleep much more easily after a range of allegations against him were discharged by Coffs Harbour Local Court. Mr Graham was charged with a number of offences, including resisting arrest…
LOCALS can support the Camp Quality and NRMA fundraiser Camp Out at Darlington Park, Arrawarra, by joining in a family fun day on Saturday 29 July. There’s a full day’s of activities. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
LOW-COST carrier Bonza has cut its Coffs Harbour to Sunshine Coast route, citing lack of demand. Bonza launched the route three months ago, landing in Coffs Harbour from the Sunshine Coast for the first time on 20 April to much…
THE City of Coffs Harbour has committed to actively supporting establishment of a ‘Great Koala National Park’. It wants a seat at the negotiating table, will make submissions about future tourism, nature and cultural reports and provide community groups with…
PARIS Knight, from Nana Glen, is one of six women enrolled in TAFE NSW’s Certificate III of heavy commercial vehicle mechanical technology at TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour’s campus. Female enrolments are increasing, edging into the 87-per-cent male dominated transport, postal…