FOR the 32nd year, Newcastle Permanent is joining with The Salvation Army to collect presents for kids and teenagers, with the goal of making this Christmas enjoyable for a record number of families in need of a helping hand…
ACCORDING TO The Australia Institute’s Climate of the Nation report, 71% of Australians think that Australia should be a world leader on climate action. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
WITH gap years and travel plans gone awry due to COVID-19, school leavers in particular, are being supported to head to university by scholarship funding announced from Southern Cross University (SCU). The funding comes at a time when course…
A FURTHER eight kilometres of the Pacific Hwy upgrade has been opened to traffic. The section between Wells Crossing and Glenugie was opened last week. Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, said the finish line for the duplication of the…
STAGE One of the Woolgoolga Beach Reserve revitalisation by Coffs Harbour City Council is progressing, with the new playground and amenities block now being installed. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…
FROM Friday 4 December through to Sunday 6 December the Mid North Coast Woodworkers are holding a free public exhibition of items made by club members, the display will be in the exhibition rooms of the Regional Botanic Gardens.…
LADIES, have you been trying to do a home maintenance project but haven’t had the tools or haven’t been able to justify the cash splurge on a tool to complete a ten minute job? You will be happy to…
FAMILIES and parents will be thrilled with Coffs Harbour Libraries’ announcement that StoryTime is on again. For many parents and carers story time is a welcome change from the routine of the week offering a free session of stories,…
MORE than twelve months on from the devastating bushfires that ravaged the region, the recovery in small local communities has been made easier thanks to Park Beach Plaza, Park Beach HomeBase, The Bachrach Naumburger Group and the Rotary Club…
THE sale of publicly owned properties in Rose Avenue, Coffs Harbour to help fund the controversial $76.5 million Cultural and Civic Space project has been narrowly approved by Coffs Harbour City councillors, with Mayor Denise Knight using her casting…