RECLAIM the Night marches are taking place around the world on Friday, October 25 – including in Coffs Harbour. The Coffs Coast Committee Against Domestic and Family Violence, which is made up of local government and non-government frontline services, is…
PLANS are being finalised for work to reduce the frequency of flooding on the eastern section of Waterfall Way, and road users are being asked for their feedback. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the NSW Government was investing $50m…
AUSTRALIAN farmland sales have fallen to another record low as would-be buyers baulk at owners’ price demands. The Rural Bank Australian Farmland Values Report is the longest-running analysis of the farmland market across the nation. The report has tracked every…
SEX Crimes Squad detectives have charged a man following an investigation into alleged sadistic sextortion. In August 2024, detectives attached to State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad commenced an investigation into a Coffs Harbour man following a referral from Queensland…
INDIGENOUS leaders remain confident Australia will enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice to parliament in the constitution, one year on from the referendum defeat. More than 60 percent of Australians voted ‘no’ in the referendum on October 14,…
A FEDERAL truth-telling process could mean “more justice” for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, an inquiry has been told. Proposed legislation which would establish a national truth and justice commission, which would inquire into historical and ongoing injustices against…
MEMBERS of Korora VIEW Club are calling on the community to give generously this Anti-Poverty Week, 13-19 October, and to consider sponsoring a child through the national education charity The Smith Family. Korora VIEW Club helps three children through The…
A MASSIVE weekend of country music and family fun is planned for the inaugural Coffs Coast Country Music Festival. It’s all happening at the Moonee Beach Hotel from Friday to Sunday, 25-27 October. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
COFFS Harbour Regional Conservatorium has elected Dr Terrence Hays as President and Chair of the Board of Directors. Together with recently appointed Artistic Director Dr Glen Hodges, Dr Hays brings a wealth of experience to the Conservatorium. Advertise with News…
TOURISM Research Australia (TRA) has released figures for the 2023 and 2024 years, revealing impressive visitor growth for the Coffs Coast. The TRA report shows there were 885,000 domestic overnight visitors per year to Coffs Harbour in the two-year average…