BONZA, Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier, together with Coffs Harbour Airport have announced a historic partnership that will see the introduction of a twice weekly direct flight to the Sunshine Coast from mid 2022, subject to regulatory approval. General…
A TROMPE l’oeil mural that brings the ‘old’ town of Urunga back to life has been named as one of the best public art experiences in the nation, as voted by the Australian Street Art Awards judges. The enchanting…
COFFS Harbour Older Women’s Network (CH OWN) committee members are delighted to have been granted one of the 2022 Women’s Week Grants to enable their intergenerational mentoring and networking program gain traction. With gaining the Women’s Week Grant, which…
KORORA local WAYNE Brown is being honoured with a District Commander’s Certificate of Appreciation following an incident where he entered a burning home. Wayne was nominated for the award by the Coffs/Clarence Police District Awards Committee. Advertise with News…
A GOODS train on fire in Nana Glen at 2am on Monday (7 Feb) saw the local Rural Fire Brigade in action responding to the emergency. “The train on fire had been brought in to loop Morrows Road; I…
THE COFFS Harbour and District Motorcycle Restorers’ Club has donated $500 to the Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed to use as they wish. With a membership of 230 and growing, The Motorcycle Restorers’ Club had “swelled funds” and the members…
ALL local sporting organisations can now apply for grants of up to $150,000 to fund activities that provide mental health, resilience and wellbeing benefits to individuals and groups in the region. The offer is part of a $2.8 million…
HEALTHY Lunchbox workshops are on offer free at Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre (CHNC). Di Woods, Manager at CHNC told News Of The Area, “Children learn their best when they eat healthy food. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
FORGET flowers and chocolates, a Coffs Harbour couple celebrated their Valentine’s Day like no other – winning more than $76,000 in Keno on Monday night. The local players held a Keno Classic 8 Spot winning entry in draw 333,…
TWO of the region’s most promising young Surf Life Saving volunteers were named the female and male Newcastle Permanent Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year on Sunday 13 February during the North Coast Branch Championships at Sawtell Beach. Larnie…