ON Saturday July 1 the Sawtell Chilli Festival returns to First Avenue. Organisers rightly describe it as “one of the hottest events on the Coffs Coast events calendar”, attracting thousands of patrons each year. Advertise with News of The Area…
WE have a winner in the competition to name the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden’s two electric buggies, launched by News Of The Area. The President of the Friends of the garden, Graham Tupper, told NOTA, “The smaller six-seat e-buggy…
LOCAL country music sensation Billie-Jo Porter is loving her debut album tour across the Coffs Coast. Having played Moonee Beach Hotel on Sunday 18 June, her next stop is Woolgoolga Brewing Co on Sunday 2 July. Advertise with News of…
COFFS Neuro Physios are specifically trained in working with people with neurological conditions and complex disability, as well as vertigo and vestibular dysfunction. Neuro is a registered NDIS provider and can help you improve everyday skills that are important to…
THE Coffs Coast group advocating for a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming Australian Indigenous Voice referendum launched their campaign on Saturday 17 June at the Botanic Gardens. The ‘Coffs and Surrounds for Yes’ group was established only three weeks ago…
IN an inspiring display of determination and growth, Kurt, a NDIS participant with Livable, has recently accomplished the incredible milestone of building his capacity to travel independently on public transport. Kurt’s journey began with a goal to travel independently on…
THE City of Coffs Harbour is proud to present events during NAIDOC Week (2-9 July 2023) which celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. “We’re excited to be doing things a little differently for…
SCHOOL holidays are fast approaching and for those of us enjoying a staycation, the Jetty Theatre has two unique, interactive and play-focused performances for the kids and grandkids. Tiptoe Giants – Wednesday 5 July at 10:30am. First up, on Wednesday…
THE Bellinger River Agricultural Society scooped the Innovation Award at the 2023 AgShows NSW Conference in Dubbo on Saturday 17 June. Called Celebrating Ag Shows, the conference was a full day of seminars and sessions curated to celebrate, motivate and…
A GROUP passionate about exploring the paradise that is Port Stephens, members of the Fingal Bay Probus Club recently enjoyed a cruise on the historic Wangi Queen Showboat. The vessel’s history dates back to 1922 and she has sailed under…