A WHOPPER of a supermoon lit up the night sky on April 27, inspiring the astronomer in us to snap and share across social media. News Of The Area asked Andrew Jacob, Curator and Astronomer at Sydney Observatory for…
CULTURAL appropriation is a hot topic at the moment and one that is explored in author Alex Landragin’s book Crossings. Alex will feature on four panels at this year’s Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival (BRWF) and spoke with me…
GRADUATES of the largest ever cohort of probationary Sheriff’s Officers are on their way to Coffs Harbour Courthouse. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh congratulated the new Probationary Sheriff’s Officers of Alpha Class 2021 who will put their skills…
THE Federal Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Mr Jason Clare MP visited Pete’s Place at the Community Village on Thursday 29 April to talk about the serious issue of homelessness in the Coffs Coast area. Mr Clare made…
A HIGHLIGHT of the NSW Seniors Festival was the presentation of NSW Seniors Local Achievement Awards to three local seniors for their inspirational contributions to our community. The awards were presented on April 27 by Member for Coffs Harbour…
BADEN Mayes, 28, from Woolgoolga has returned to work at Woolgoolga Fire Station after graduating at Sydney’s Fire & Rescue NSW Emergency Services Academy. Baden was amongst 208 new Fire and Rescue NSW recruits graduating this April. Baden told…
HAVE you come across the offensive odour that can hover over Hogbin Drive and can extend as far north as Brelsford Park some days and nights? This reporter personally has, and it’s certainly not pleasant. It is also now…
An $80,000 cafe/bar kiosk called Ebb ‘n’ Flow is proposed for the Coffs Central Shopping Centre food court area, which may delight many men who, if approved, will be able to relax at a bar while waiting for their…
SINCE Monday May 3, anyone over 50 should be able to make an appointment to get a COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination website lists locations that conduct vaccinations, but then bookings can only be made by phone in…
FRUITCAKES to Chooks, Papercrafts to Woodchopping; The Coffs Show celebrated the diversity of the agricultural sector which has been alive across the world for generations. With thousands of local visitors over the three-day event, exhibitors, competitors and organisers were…