LAST Saturday, federal election day, saw the Federal Government change in what British comedian John Cleese described as “a civilised hand-over of power” that is the envy of many other countries. The two Coffs Coast electorates of Cowper and…
DOMESTIC and Family Violence Prevention Month is on during May, and Woopi Rotary is calling for the Coffs Coast community and people Australia-wide to gift phones and funds to this cause. Woopi Rotary is working with DV Safe Phone,…
BACK in the swing of its Friendship Afternoon Teas (FAT), Woolgoolga Red Cross Branch members are delighted that the first two months of their revitalised FAT get togethers have bounced back with a thriving attendance. “Providing a line-up of great…
COLLABORATION between women and those who work with women across the Coffs community is driving the firm founding of the proposed Coffs Harbour Women’s Shed (CHWS) project. In its first formal gathering, on Wednesday 11 May, the CHWS committee held…
THE region’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is launching its annual End of Financial Year (EOFY) Appeal and none could be more critical given the impact that the recent Lismore floods have had on the service’s operations with water inundating the…
COFFS Coast Volunteering hopes the celebration and recognition of volunteers during the recent National Volunteer Week (16-22 May), has been heard as people head to vote in the Federal Election. Coffs Coast Volunteers is advocating for political parties and candidates…
A RANGE of reasons drive or beckon people to volunteer, to give up their time in free service to others. In the lead-up to National Volunteer Week, 16 – 22 May, 2022, themed Better Together, News Of The Area meets…
COFFS HARBOUR’S Helen Mears is a finalist in the 2021 NSW Health Awards, which honour the outstanding contributions of our NSW Health heroes. Winners had not been announced at the time of publication but, winner or not, Helen’s many years…
KORORA VIEW Club is calling on members of the community to consider volunteering for children’s education charity The Smith Family, as part of National Volunteer Week (16-22 May). VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) has close to 300 clubs…
LOCAL successes and recent achievements were the talk of the morning at an official progress visit to Coffs Harbour bypass on Monday 16 May. Local contractors delivering the early works for the $2.2 billion Coffs Harbour bypass are reportedly on…