CELEBRATING women in agriculture, Dorrigo Show Society is rolling out the Show Ball on Saturday 8 October 2022 after a long absence. A highlight of the official side of the event is the presentation of four young women who have…
GENERATIONS, the theme of Coffs Harbour City Orchestra’s (CHCO) first gala concert since 2019, celebrates and features the young aspiring musicians, the musical families within the orchestra and some intergenerational composers of prominence. With an evening concert on Saturday 3…
A SCREENING of the documentary, The Wisdom of Trauma, is being hosted by the Coffs Harbour Students Association at Southern Cross University in collaboration with CHESS Connect*. The film features the work of Dr Gabor Maté who narrates his exploration…
RURAL Fire Service members and brigades across the Coffs Coast were recognised for their commitment during the 2019/2020 fire season and for long service and National medals at a huge service held on Saturday 20 August. NSW RFS Assistant Commissioner…
THE painting of an outdoor mural which has been coming to life along the wall of FoodWorks supermarket in Urunga in recent months is now nearing completion. Artists David Bromley and David Southgate are at work making the most of…
THE Forest Stewardship Council has been involved in improving forest management globally for 25 years, promoting sustainable use, conservation and restoration of forests. It has a certification process that helps companies identify sustainably-sourced timber. Advertise with News of The Area…
PACIFIC Bay Resort will celebrate its 30th birthday this year and General Manager Brad Daymond says the iconic 100 acre beachside resort has never been in better shape. In 2018, the property joined the Coastal and Golf Resorts Group, which…
CREATIVE cake decorating skills are the focus of the program for the Coffs Coast District of the Cake and Sugar Artists of NSW Inc (CASA ) annual Cake Decorating Demonstration Day. Anyone tempted to try their hand at cake decorating…
WORK started on the Korora section of the Coffs Harbour Bypass on Monday 22 August, with construction company Quickway, engaged by Transport for NSW, beginning the digging-in on close to $50 million in utility works. The site is officially referred…
HAVE an emergency evacuation plan in place now, is the main message being shared by the Coffs Coast RFS Support Brigade at its Get Ready Day on Saturday 27 August at Bunnings Coffs Harbour. “While the Bureau of Meteorology has…