SEVEN new probationary constables have begun their duties in the Coffs/Clarence Police District after new officers attested at last Friday’s ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh welcomed the new police officers to the Coffs…
INDEPENDENT candidate for Cowper Caz Heise has slammed both sides of government over their treatment of veterans. A media statement issued by Ms Heise on Tuesday “criticised in the strongest possible terms the failure of successive governments to provide veterans…
CICADAS are enjoying a very big year in 2024 with their incessant daytime cacophony kicking off before the kookaburras and fizzling out after the frogs set-up their night time croaks. News Of The Area asked cicada expert Prof David Emery,…
“IT all depends on you” is the clarion call to the community from a consortium of groups formed to raise $100,000 for Bellinger River District Hospital. It’s an ambitious goal, but the group’s members are driven by the hospital’s “wish…
A POO-SNIFFING English springer spaniel named Max has identified a new group of koalas inland of Coffs Harbour that appear to be chlamydia free and genetically different to the rest of the koala population. Chlamydia is one of the leading…
TWO men have been charged over an alleged carjacking and pursuit in Coffs Harbour. Officers attached to Coffs-Clarence Police District issued a warning on Friday 7 December, after two men allegedly carjacked a 4WD before striking and injuring a 57-year-old…
DEPOT teams at Busways Coffs Harbour and Macksville have been decorating their buses for the company’s annual fundraiser. Two Christmas buses in Coffs and one in Macksville are getting the tinsel treatment for the festive season. Advertise with News of…
MEMBERS of the Forest Ecology Alliance (FEA) and their friends have held more than 60 consecutive days of “community gatherings” at Little Newry State Forest. On Day 63 (4 December) a number of high-profile speakers joined the group. Advertise with…
ON a day filled with emotion, superhuman effort, humbling support and passion, the Coffs Harbour Snappers RUFC pulled off their 100km run around the Coffs Coast – raising almost $18,000 for Redkite. On Saturday morning at 4am, a core group…
COFFS Harbour lifeguards say their services are stretched to the limit, putting the lives of beachgoers at risk and threatening their own health and wellbeing. The United Services Union (USU), on behalf of the lifeguards, has filed proceedings against their…