KATHERINE Kelly, from the Kalang River Forest Alliance, says that Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) appears to be hell-bent on destroying the headwaters of the three rivers in Oakes State Forest. Ms Kelly said the soils of the headwaters are highly…
LAST weekend a number of Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters took part in the 2022 Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb along with 600 other firefighters and other Emergency Service Personnel; stepping up to fight depression, PTSI and suicide by climbing the…
THE Public Holidays Act 2010 (NSW) allows NSW Local Councils to submit an application to the NSW Government for ‘local public holidays’ and/or ‘local event days’ for events of special significance that are recognised by the community. Traditionally, the…
FORWARD planning for the future of the Coffs Harbour LGA’s coastal works program just received a boost with a State Government grant and local Council funding. The NSW Government’s Coastal and Estuary Grant of $46,000, matched 2:1 with $23,000 from…
A RECORD breaking $750,000 was raised for the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) through a myriad of money-making shenanigans and heartfelt donations which made this year’s Lottery Outback Air Race competitors satisfied and proud of their combined efforts. The 34…
DO you like being out in the bush at night? The National Parks and Wildlife Service is seeking volunteers to help conduct the 10th annual night-time koala surveys in Bongil Bongil National Park, south of Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News…
THE Radiators, aka The Rads, will be playing an absolute “hits package“ at Sounds of Rock frontman Brian Nichol told News Of The Area. “All the songs that most people, and especially our loyal fans, know and love.” With almost…
WITH so much happening this year as part of the Coffs Harbour Buskers Festival, festival organisers want to remind locals and visitors that the first and only day the buskers will be in the city centre will be Friday September…
THE NSW Government yesterday released two reports detailing outcomes from community consultation on the draftmasterplan for Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Foreshores. The survey reports outline shops and cafes as the most supported uses to create an active foreshore with 73 percentof…
A GOOD turnout of members showed up for the Coffs Harbour Community Gardens Annual General Meeting on Sunday 4 September despite the rain, wind and conflicts with Father’s Day. A new committee was voted in consisting of some old and…