GEOFF Bassett is a fifth generation farmer who has been dealing with challenging environments since he was twelve years old. He has been consulting for over 20 years, sharing his expertise in natural land management principles, bolstered by practical applications…
FARMERS are being encouraged to participate in the NSW Government’s largest ever pest management campaign to minimise the risk of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) spreading through feral animal populations if an incursion was to occur. Minister for Agriculture Dugald…
CREATIVE Arts for Kids is a new program offered at Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre (CHNC) in term four. The program has been specifically designed around developmental stages of children and young people, seven to fourteen years, and allows them to…
EXCLAYMATION, a new exhibition by Coastal Claymakers at the National Cartoon Gallery at The Bunker, is opening on Friday 9 September from 6pm to 8pm, showing through to 2 October. Inspired by the meaning of an exclamation mark as the…
THE TOKONOMA Bonsai Society Inc. of Coffs Harbour celebrated its 40th anniversary on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September with a range of educational and social activities, reminiscing and presenting awards. “Many past members returned for a gala 40th Anniversary…
TWO nights of side-splitting adult comedy are coming to the Coffs Harbour Golf Club as part of this year’s Buskers Festival. “I love this festival and can’t wait to get back to Coffs,” said comedian Lindsay Webb. “It’s been three…
WITH the Mid North Coast, including the electorate of Cowper, having been overlooked in the recent allocation of funding for Veteran Wellbeing Services in NSW, Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan has called on the Federal Government to overturn the decision.…
WOMEN are being reminded to book important health check-ups to take care of their physical and mental health during Women’s Health Week (5-11 September). Minister for Women, Minister for Regional Health and Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said women…
THE Darruyaygam Maagun Culture and Wellness Festival takes place today, Friday 9 September, at Bellwood Park, Nambucca Heads from 10am until 4pm. The festival is free and all are welcome. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
THREATENED Species Day is September 7 in Australia, marking the day the last Tasmanian Tiger died. The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water lists 488 native species as threatened under Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation…