ON a day when thousands of people across the country were showing their support for a ‘yes’ vote at the upcoming referendum, locals in Bellingen began to mobilise to raise awareness of the ‘yes’ campaign during NAIDOC Week. Gathering at…
MUSIC of Winter, a concert by the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra, comes to Bellingen Memorial Hall on Sunday 16 July at 2pm presenting a “wonderful” concert of winter-inspired music. Themed concerts are a new idea for the orchestra, and being…
WEATHER Watching 101 workshop in Coramba at the village’s Community Hall on Saturday 1 July was the first of three workshops focusing on understanding and reading the weather and preparing for weather events. Facilitated by Sue Lennox, co-founder of OzGREEN…
STAFFING is the number one issue affecting secondary schools in our region. That and issues of equity, accessibility and social disadvantage for students were discussed at the annual NSW Secondary Principals Council in Tamworth. Advertise with News of The Area…
WALKING is the subject of a Southern Cross University study that people on the Coffs Coast can participate in. The research team for the study is seeking participants for a free program that explores the physical and mental benefits of…
SANDY Luhrs, local author and foodie who resides in Urunga on the Coffs Coast, has emerged from the Australian Government Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) program inspired and creative. The nine-month course has provided her with regular mentoring and support in business…
DECISION day for fire ants is July 13. That’s when Australia’s agriculture ministers will be meeting face-to-face and fire ants will be on the agenda. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
LIFE-SAVING pacemaker implantation services are now available at Coffs Harbour hospital as a day surgery. A collaboration between Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, Coffs Harbour cardiologist Dr Austin May and the Mid North Coast Local Health District Board working…
INNOVATING in the tourism business, Christopher and Louise Wilson – founders of Old Mates Burgers in Coffs Harbour – are working on ways of collaborating and connecting with other local businesses for new experiences and discounts for the participants. In…
MIX it Like a DJ is a free workshop facilitated by local, long-time DJ, DJ Dangerwaves, and hosted by Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga libraries during the school holidays. Bellingen Shire Council has secured the Regional Youth Winter Holiday Break grant,…