ON Sunday 24 January popular local James Hall, aged 35, succumbed to cancer after a long fight. His passing will be felt deeply by many people, particularly in the local theatre community where James was widely known and loved.…
104.1 CHY FM was started by local Salvation Army Pastor, John Townsend in December 1973 with a goal of creating suitable opportunities and activities that would help develop life and communication skills and engagement for regional youth and give…
AWARD Winning local General Practitioner (GP) Ashlea Broomfield told News Of The Area that the community should not be concerned about the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine as Australia is in a favourable position having been able to learn…
LOCALS are being asked to keep an eye out for cane toads in the Coffs Coast region, with recent sightings of the invasive pest at Emerald Beach. North Coast Local Land Services has received reports of cane toads at…
PARENTS of school-age children are reminded to register for their Active Kids and Creative Kids vouchers as child sport and creative programs kick off again for the new year. The NSW Government’s Active Kids program provides two $100 vouchers…
NORTH Coast Football (NCF) resumed training this week in preparation for the upcoming season which starts in March at Lake Macquarie. North Coast Football CEO, Andrew Woodward is looking forward to a smoother 2021 season. “North Coast Football’s Player…
A North Coast team has taken on and beaten some of the nation’s finest futsal players on the Gold Coast last week. The North Coast United squad took part in the Gold Coast International– Australia’s biggest futsal tournament held…
WINNERS of the Young Archie youth portrait competition have been announced as the region celebrates the arrival of the prestigious 2019 Archibald Prize exhibition in Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
PARENTS of Kindergarten students and Year Seven students will be able to share in their child’s first day of school and high school milestones, under new COVID-19 guidelines issued by the NSW Department of Education. Advertise with News of…
Young girls aspiring to play for the Matildas will benefit from a NSW government-funded talent identification and youth development program over the next three years. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…