BLACK SPOTS in mobile phone coverage could be a thing of the past under a federal government scheme if Labor is re-elected. Telcos would be required to provide outdoor mobile coverage across all of Australia under laws to be introduced…
A NEW report from the McKell Institute has called for the Federal Government to expedite protections for labour hire workers in Australia’s horticulture sector. The McKell Institute report has been commissioned by Woolworths and the Retail Supply Chain Alliance –…
THE Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod has opened applications for Round One of its prestigious Performing Arts Scholarships 2025. The scholarships aim to support and encourage talented young performers in their artistic journey, offering financial assistance to help further their…
COASTAL Claymakers will present their annual exhibition from 2-28 March at Nexus Community Gallery in Bellingen. A wide range of functional ware and sculptural pieces will be on display. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
LIFELINE North Coast in Coffs Harbour will run a ten-week training course for Crisis Support volunteers from Thursday, 3 April. Through the work of these volunteers, the suicide support service has proven, overwhelmingly, to deliver life-saving assistance. Advertise with News…
THE Bellingen Shire Coastal Management Program (CMP) has been certified by Environment Minister Penny Sharpe, allowing Council to push forward with their plan for coastal protection. Council will now proceed with the formal gazettal of the CMP, ensuring its integration…
MARK Andrew Nolan faced Coffs Harbour Local Court last week, accused of killing father-of-five Duncan Campbell with a metal pole. Mr Campbell was last seen at Coffs Harbour on February 4, 2024. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
COFFS Coast Legacy has secured $4,100,000 funding for its Veterans’ Acute Housing Program. This crucial investment will enable Legacy to build transitional housing units at its facility at 94 Albany Street, Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
BOOKED out in three days, the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival (BRWF) Schools Program is now running a waitlist. In the week leading up to the June long weekend, the hugely popular schools program brings six acclaimed authors and playwrights…
MORE than 400 community members gathered to demonstrate their continuing opposition to the State Government’s Jetty Foreshore revitalisation plan on Saturday, 22 February. In attendance were City of Coffs Harbour councillors Paul Amos, Tony Judge and Jonathan Cassell, and representatives…