WOOLGOOLGA Diggers has emerged from major renovation works looking smart, stylish and serving a new menu. In October last year, when The Diggers became a part of the Wyong Leagues Group, they identified several significant structural issues that required addressing.…
URUNGA View Club members warmly welcomed Major Andrew Van-Galen and his wife Jeanette from Coffs Harbour Salvation Army to their recent meeting. They were presented with a beautiful array of knitted items of clothing, blankets, toys and many store purchased…
COFFS Quilters and Needlecraft Inc. (CQ&N) club is holding its 33-year birthday party on Thursday 28 July at Cavanbah Hall in central Coffs. Fay White, a long-time member, wrote in the group’s newsletter in 2004 her recollections of the group’s…
QUALITY Hotel City Centre Coffs Harbour has unveiled its $6 million refurbishment and expansion using local Coffs Harbour construction companies and tradies. The project navigated Covid lockdowns, trade labour and material shortages and numerous days lost due to wet weather.…
IS your business or organisation ready for the NSW Plastic Ban coming into force this year? Find out how to make the change with the help of experts from the National Retail Association. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
PROUDLY applying the Australian Made kangaroo logo to all of its products is the goal for Toormina-based industry leader, Monsoon Irrigators; an idea that is fast-tracking its way to fruition thanks to the company’s successful grant application for $150,000 through…
THE inaugural River Sounds festival is finally upon us after three false starts due to Covid impacts. With six weeks to go until the gates open, let’s explore the stellar lineup at this resilient event. Advertise with News of The…
NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisations in remote, rural and regional areas that are running programs which build prosperity in their community are being called to apply for ANZ’s Seeds of Renewal grants. With an overall funding pot of $250,000, the individual grants provide…
MARGARET Crawley, Vice President of the Coffs Harbour Show Society has been named Legend of the Show, nominated by President Christopher Pearson, a recipient himself. The recognition is no surprise to those who know Margaret who works by the ethic…
A MAN was hospitalised after he was hit by a vehicle north of Coffs Harbour on Saturday night. About 9.20pm on Saturday 9 July 2022, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway at Dirty Creek, following reports a man…