A BRUMBY foal was born on Save The Brumbies (STB) Open Day at the New England Brumby Sanctuary on Saturday 18 September, where the charity’s Bellingen-based founder Jan Carter welcomed visitors from far and wide. “The highlight of the day…
FEATURING some of Australia’s finest musicians and expanding to Coffs Harbour, Bellingen Muse is a fine music festival with a difference. You can expect to hear music from many styles and different cultures. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
CREATIVE Coffs Coast kids looking to further their skills are in luck these school holidays, with the Bay School of Creative Arts offering workshops over the break. The classes will be aimed at students creating things with their hands and…
RURAL Fire Services’ Get Ready days over the weekend, 17 and 18 September, saw seven brigades in the Coffs Coast district holding their information sessions manned by many of the vital service’s volunteers. Colin Howett, Operations Officer, RFS Coffs Coast…
DRAGONS Abreast Coffs Coast is deepening our understanding of checking for a lump in the boob by bringing along a synthetic lump to feel as part of its educational stall offering at Jetty Foreshore’s Harbourside markets on Sunday 2 October…
THE DORRIGO Show 2023 Young Woman competition has been judged and the winner will be announced at the Dorrigo Show Ball on Saturday 8 October 2022. The judging afternoon tea was held on Saturday 17 September with three young ladies…
TASTEBUDS turned on and ready to try everything that Curryfest has to offer, Woolgoolga is clock-watching for 9am to get the gates open. Promising the best-ever menu of events, Curryfest brings flavours, festival feelings, music, dance and demonstrations to the…
BIG W’s seventh Free Books for Kids initiative launched on 15 September. The program invites parents and carers to pop into their nearest BIG W store to collect eight classic Disney movie title books, with a different book offered each…
SETTING up for success in the centre of town, North Bellingen Rural Fire Brigade teamed up with Bellingen Fire and Rescue for a big Get Ready day on Saturday 17 September. North Bellingen Captain Kev Doye explained that this wet…
A GROUP of seven committed Christians, mostly from the Uniting Church, are working on developing a ministry to advocate for forests on the NSW North Coast. A major goal is to increase the involvement of Christians in efforts for forest…