TERRYWHITE Chemmart (TWC) Coffs Harbour Pharmacist Sarah Ding has been awarded the prestigious TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist of the Year for 2022. Pharmacy pioneer Rhonda White acknowledged Sarah’s ongoing commitment to serving the health needs of her Coffs Harbour community. Advertise…
COFFS Harbour Kart Racing Club on Phil Hawthorne Drive is set to be Australia’s best karting facility thanks to a $2.165 million grant from the NSW Government’s Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund allowing a significant upgrade. Work is expected to begin…
FOR the second time in as many months, public school teachers rallied to protest the NSW Government’s lack of action over their concerns. This time, last Thursday, 30 June, they were joined by colleagues from Catholic schools, who also feel…
COFFS Harbour and District Eisteddfod are celebrating 50 years of providing opportunities to students in vocal, piano, instrumental, drama and dance across the region. Coffs Harbour & District Eisteddfod Society president Debbie Waters has been sifting through the archives,…
CHRISOPHER Pearson, President of Coffs Harbour Agricultural Show, has been named a Legend of the Local Show in The Agricultural Societies Council of NSW (ASC) annual recognition program. The program seeks nominations from the local show community recognising the stalwarts…
A NEW tutor and new classes come to Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) in Term 3, starting on 25 July. Bookings are essential, with enrolments closing on 18 July. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
ELEVEN applications to become a bus driver around the Coffs Harbour region were successfully made at Busways Open Day last week, Thursday 16 June. The Open Day took place at the Coffs Harbour Depot where a dozen participants got behind…
BUSINESS and Professional Women (BPW) Coffs Coast annual scholarship programme for 2022 culminated last week with a dinner and announcement of the winners of this year’s awards at the Coffs Harbour Racing Club. BPW Coffs Harbour is committed to assisting…
WOOLGOOLGA’S Annette and David Dodsworth, known for their selfless service around the beachside town and beyond have been recognised in the Governor General’s awards program. The pair have been awarded National Emergency Medals, having given of themselves freely in service…
THE St Augustine’s Primary School Mini-Vinnies group culminated their Winter Appeal last week, Wednesday 22 June, with a huge display of warm blankets, socks and jumpers to be donated to St Vincent de Paul to help members of our local…