SUPPORTING Wear it Purple Day on 26 August, Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre celebrated the day founded in response to the number of young people who took their own lives following bullying and harassment which resulted from lack of acceptance of…
THE Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre team, as well as four outstanding volunteers from Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre and Volunteering Coffs Harbour Incorporated, received recognition at the Mid North Coast awards, held at Port Macquarie Friday 26 August. “I am delighted…
THE Urunga Small Sculpture Prize is the only yearly competition hosted by the Art Space Urunga, and this year, has received more entries than ever before! Established in 2018, the Urunga Small Sculpture Prize is a regional award for small…
UPPER Orara Hall Committee is hosting a spring celebration fundraising market and car boot sale this Saturday morning, 3 September. Everyone is invited, say the organisers. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
JOELLE Shellhot is studying for a Certificate in Conservation Ecosystem Management at TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour after moving to the Coffs Hinterland from Caves Beach having felt the need for more space and some property to call her own. She’s…
TWO new Probationary Sheriff’s Officers have joined Coffs Harbour Court House as they embark on new careers in the justice system following their attestation ceremonies at Old Government House in Parramatta. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh welcomed the two…
COFFS Latin Rhythms (CLR) has welcomed new co-instructor Stacey Warwick, who will join Brett Sprague, President of Coffs Latin Rhythms to deliver a twelve-week Salsa Beginners course. Stacey, a Coffs Harbour local, was a bit of a star student for…
IT WAS a brilliant day at Bunnings for the Coffs Coast RFS Support Brigade at its Get Ready Day and fundraiser on Saturday 27 August. “We raised around $2,700 through the BBQ, with the money being used to purchase various…
PHOTOS in the Garden, a festival of photography, is being launched at this Sunday’s Artist in the Garden, 4 September, at the Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden. Director James P Gilmour told News Of The Area, “We’re really excited about launching…
RE-CLASSIFICATION of Pete’s Place is being investigated as an option for a rent reduction after Cr Tony Judge put a motion to Council for rent exemption for the facility at City of Coffs Harbour’s Council meeting on Thursday 25 August.…