WOOLGOOLGA Red Cross Branch members and volunteers rallied throughout March to fundraise and celebrate the humanitarian work of the organisation. The extreme weather event during March also saw volunteers of the Emergency Service, under Team Leader Judy Jackson, involved in…
TOASTMASTERS club members in Coffs Harbour have won the top places in the speech contest recently hosted by the Oxley Division in Taree. Competing in the Humorous Speech category, Jetty Speakers Toastmaster Club President Susan Hereford-Ashley, won first place, with…
THE Thai New Year celebration, known as Songkran, returns to the Harbourside Market on Sunday. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au…
THE Rotary Club of Sawtell saluted five decades of service with a celebratory dinner, where members past and present were joined by friends and the wider community. The milestone event went ahead despite the inclement weather. Advertise with News of…
MORE than 60 regional children will come together in June for an unforgettable experience at the 35th annual North Coast Deaf Camp. Held at the Bonville Coffs Coast Adventure Centre, this four-day camp is a much-anticipated event for students who…
THE recent bad weather caused by Cyclone Alfred saw the Coffs Harbour community step up with care and compassion for its most vulnerable residents – those experiencing homelessness. While the city ultimately escaped major damage, numerous individuals and community groups…
LABOR has announced Emerald Beach local Wendy Backhous as its candidate for Page in the Federal Election. Ms Backhouse is a registered nurse, a former Commonwealth public servant, and served on the board of the Central West Women’s Health Centre…
FREE demonstrations of various art practices will take place during the Combined Art and Craft Group’s school holiday exhibition at Coffs’ Botanic Garden. A mainstay of holiday entertainment, the group consists of six local artists who get together for exhibitions…
IN a force of intergenerational positivity, over 500 people participated in the 29th Coffs Coast Ocean Swims (CCOS) on Sunday morning, 6 April, at Jetty Beach. There were assisted swimmers and carers, youngsters in the 300m Junior Swim, all ages…
WHILE Cyclone Alfred spared Coffs Harbour the worst, it exposed major gaps in how we support one of our most vulnerable groups – rough sleepers – during emergencies. Despite best efforts from the community, unclear and delayed communication left many…