COFFS Harbour’s Big Banana turned red on Friday, 30 October to mark ‘Day for Daniel’, Australia’s largest day of action to raise awareness of child safety, protection and harm prevention. Held annually on the last Friday of October, Day…
COFFS Harbour City Council has adopted a City Centre Special Rate Capital Expenditure Budget for the 2020/21 financial year and following years to 2023, including shade sails ($247,000), street furniture ($50,000), Park Avenue upgrade ($400,000), and street reconfiguration design…
THE dispute over the closures and sales of the Anglican churches at Coramba and Glenreagh continues as News Of The Area explores the cultural significance of Coramba’s Anglican Church and the context of the closures. Advertise with News of…
THE long-awaited findings from the Bushfires Royal Commission were published last Friday, recommending the creation of a national aerial firefighting fleet, the rollout of an emergency app and better communications between governments. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
RISEUP is a strategy developed by the NSW Police Commissioner, connecting disengaged young people to workplace opportunities and in Coffs it is a roaring success. With a focus on early intervention to prevent and disrupt crime, the program is…
AT 11am on Wednesday morning, Pam Worland will again feel a sense of pride about her family’s wartime contribution during the Remembrance Day service. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
NOMINATIONS are now open for next year’s Australia Day Awards. The Awards aim to recognise outstanding achievement during the past year and/or contribution to the local community over a number of years within the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area.…
DEBBIE Petlueng is a homelessness advocate on behalf of Business Professional Women (BPW) Coffs Harbour. “It’s a passion of mine to help address homelessness,” she said. Debbie is not just talking about people who live on the streets, but…
HARRY Wadleigh was born in one of the most optimistic times in history. In 1920, the first World War had not long ended, and people everywhere were expecting good times. Harry’s earliest memories are of Christmas parties in Chiswick,…
MECHANICAL Engineer David Nevell has recently moved back to the Coffs Coast where his father’s family lived, bringing with him an innovative approach to manufacturing. David has mastered using commercial 3D printing machines and design software to be able…