AUSTRALIAN regional centres, including Coffs Harbour, are benefiting from stronger business investment growth than capital cities, according to new business lending data from Westpac. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
THE three levels of government have come together in support of the Nambucca Leagues and Sports Club, which was destroyed by a devastating structure fire last Wednesday morning. The day after the fire, representatives from local, state and federal governments…
FOUR local legends were honoured at the 2025 Australia Day Awards celebrated at a special ceremony at C.ex Coffs. City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams announced the winners, recognising the work of Phil McMullen, Nathan Armstrong, Barry Powells and…
SLAVERY is still occurring as close to home as the Nambucca Valley and Coffs Coast according to Raewyn Macky, a prominent anti-intensive horticulture activist. The representative of the Nambucca Environment Network (NEN) addressed the issue in the public forum section…
THE legacy of Elvis Presley is as enduring as ever. The unmistakable voice, the hip-shaking charisma and the glittering jumpsuits of The King still hold a unique power to captivate audiences around the world. Next month, fans in Coffs Harbour…
HAVE you noticed that each time you get a prescription for antibiotics, it tends to be different? This is because there is a growing list of drug-resistant bacteria, which is a major global health issue. Advertise with News of The…
NSW POLICE have commended the conduct of crowds participating in Australia Day events across the state. A high-visibility policing operation saw general duties officers supported by specialist units including the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Police Transport Command, Operations Support…
FRESH warnings Australia’s coal generation fleet is ageing and becoming less reliable come as the federal government dials up its clean energy commitment with a $2 billion top-up for the national green bank. More than 60 percent of Australia’s coal…
AN injection of funding to attract apprentices into construction is being lauded as a welcome response to the sector’s skills shortage. But as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces an election campaign in which housing affordability is set to be a…
WOOLGOOLGA and Northern Beaches Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the end of summer with a fun social event across the town’s bars. “Sundown on Summer – Stroll and Sip” will have a party atmosphere while including a treasure hunt quiz.…