COMMUNITY groups that include landowners, farmers, ecologists and nature enthusiasts have become ‘citizen scientists’ to collect data on the biodiversity in ecologically-sensitive areas of NSW public forests to support their fight against local logging. ‘Friends of Conglomerate State Forest’ spokesperson…
AN INVITATION to join members old and new is extended to the wider community by Coffs Regional Community Gardens (CRCG) to attend its AGM on Sunday 4 September at 11.00am. While there’s the official duties required of the organisation to…
THE Six-Monthly Progress Report covering January to June 2022 in the Coffs Harbour City Council 2017-2022 Delivery Program, now completing Year 5, reveals significant progress by Council in delivering new infrastructure, events, tourism opportunities and economic development for the Coffs…
THE NSW Rural Fire Service is reminding residents in Coffs Harbour and Bellingen Local Government Areas that the Bush Fire Danger Period will commence on Thursday 1 September 2022. Anyone wishing to conduct burning activities during the Bush Fire Danger…
CITY of Coffs Harbour Councillor Tony Judge has some concerns about NSW Government’s redevelopment of the Argyll Estate. Mr Judge said the intention is to provide an additional 263 homes by replacing many of the current free-standing houses with higher…
NATIONAL Child Protection Week, September 4-10, is being highlighted by Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre (CHNC) this year with a morning tea for young families on Monday September 5. Families are invited to bring along their little ones to listen to…
ON Monday morning, August 29, logging by Forestry Corporation (FCNSW) in Ellis State Forest, west of Coffs Harbour was halted. A 31-year-old woman had locked herself onto a harvester, immobilising the logging machine. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
THE rebranding of Coffs Harbour City Council to City of Coffs Harbour was announced on Thursday 25 August. Council states the rebranding is to better reflect its status as a dynamic regional centre and a leading Australian destination for business…
FILMMAKING and photography is the subject of a free course, Youth Capture, Create, Connect Film School Holiday Workshops, being offered by Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre. Young people aged fourteen to 24 years can get involved to learn tips and how…
WIRES Rescue and Immediate Care Course (RICC) focusing on wildlife rescue and immediate care education, takes place on Saturday 3 September in Coffs Harbour. The one-day practical course is mandatory for all new WIRES volunteers wanting to start rescuing and…