DELAYS of up to nine days to receive Covid-19 PCR test results have been experienced by Coffs Coast residents, and NSW Health has admitted that testing capacity continues to be under pressure despite the community now being urged to…
THE Australian Government Department of Health National Shed Development Program’s new round of grants is open for applications, closing on 25 February 2022. Liz MacDonald, Shed Development, Australian Men’s Shed Association told News Of The Area, “The grants program…
BISHOP Druitt College has taken out Lifeblood’s number one spot for school blood donor teams in the region. The team’s donations have helped to save 219 lives locally through blood donation over the past twelve months. Advertise with News…
TOURING musicians Juzzie Smith and Karen Lee Andrews will be performing at Coramba Hall and Toormina Community Centre on their 2022 NSW Tour. “After five years of sold-out, brilliant concerts in the Toormina and Coramba Community Halls, Festival of…
STUDENTS will return to school under COVID-smart settings that will minimise the risk of the virus and allow teachers and pupils to return safely to the classroom. As part of the new measures, every student and teacher in NSW…
COFFS Harbour Showground Gallery is showing a fresh face to the Pacific Highway with a new mural, completed over the holiday break. The Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG), through Ash Johnston from Coffs Harbour’s Open Studio, engaged artist…
SAND artist John Thiering is putting on a live performance of his creative process at Tree-o Gallery in Raleigh on Saturday 22 January. Sarah Andersen, partner at Tree-o, told News Of The Area, “The first time I saw John’s…
HARBOUR Therapy Clinic’s Wellness Studio held a Wellness Vintage and Market Day on Sunday 9 January providing free yoga sessions, market stalls, massages, food, coffee and door prizes. “The day was wonderful, and everyone seemed to really enjoy the…
CREATING a night-time shelter for homeless people is the 2022 goal for Coffs Harbour charity worker, Doris Cowan. She is currently looking for suitable premises and has a potential interim plan. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
WHEN Dim Zam Cing arrived in Australia from Malaysia in 2019, she couldn’t speak English, her health was deteriorating, and she was having difficulty finding employment. Fast forward two years, and Dim has completely turned her life around. Advertise…