THERE was a carnival atmosphere at the Dance for Parkinson’s Australia class on Monday afternoon in Coffs Harbour as participants grooved to timeless classics at the Julie Ross Dance Studio on Isles Drive. Dance for Parkinson’s invites people with…
PEDESTRIAN safety concerns in River Street, Woolgoolga were raised by Coffs Harbour City councillor John Arkan at Council’s ordinary meeting last week, following his son being hit by a car in the street. Cr Arkan asked Council to bring…
BELLINGEN Shire residents are well known for being environmentally aware and holding its vegetation in high regard, so it is surprising that the town is suffering a spate of vegetation vandalism. Bellingen Shire Council have issued a statement in…
BELLINGEN folk are angry that prime koala habitat is still under threat and more than 150 of them met last Wednesday night, despite the heavy rain. Bellingen Shire Mayor, Dominic King, introduced the list of speakers who included Uncle…
AFTER three hours of contentious debate, Coffs Harbour City councillors narrowly approved progression of the controversial Cultural and Civic Space (CCS) project to the Design and Construction contract stage, with Mayor Denise Knight using her casting vote to progress…
THEY have been the two best sides this season. Now Diggers Cricket Club Inc. and Sawtell Cricket Club play off for a grand final spot during this weekend’s semi-finals of the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s first grade season.…
RISE is a not-for-profit community association which brings people together and helps people from all backgrounds through playing football. Ian Leach, Vice President of Rise explained to News Of The Area the purpose of the program and how it…
AUSTRALIAN Red Cross has been reaching out to Australians for more than 70 years during the month of March to help support the humanitarian work of the organisation in local communities. This year the Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour Red…
THE Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival, being held June 11-13, has the go ahead this year and organisers are thrilled to announce their first authors. The festival announcement will be welcome news to audience members who missed out on…
AS you sign the papers to your new home, the excitement and the desire to include your personal flair can sometimes result in the budget slipping out of control. However, there are some simple and affordable ways to add…