COFFS Coast Wildlife Sanctuary manager Tiga Cross has been named Outstanding Young Tourism Business Leader at the North Coast Tourism Awards. “[This win] not only highlights the direction we’re heading in but also solidifies our reputation as a leading force…
CITY of Coffs Harbour will write to Transport for NSW requesting “consideration of a community-led mural” on the Pacific Highway southern exit sound wall at Park Beach. The motion, moved by councillor (Cr) Jonathan Cassell and seconded by Cr Sally…
COFFS Harbour Daybreak Rotary Club has launched Rymarine 2024, a program offering a unique four-day marine experience for young people in and around Coffs Harbour. “The participants, usually fifteen to sixteen years of age, are given an opportunity to learn…
AUSTRALIAN historian and author Ron Williams has reached a remarkable milestone as he approaches his 89th birthday – the completion of his 36th book. With a unique and almost quirky approach to chronicling the past, Williams has captivated readers with…
DENIS Gleeson has been elected President of the Rotary Club of Sawtell for a fourth consecutive year. His continued leadership was celebrated at the club’s 49th Annual Changeover Dinner in July. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THERE has been a mixed response to private ATM’s filling the gap left by the withdrawal of major banks from the region. President of the Sawtell Chamber of Commerce Clive Greenway said there is a need to “keep cash going”…
MORE than 1000 people poured through the gates at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Sunday 11 August for the City of Coffs Harbour’s first ever Open Day. “The Open Day was an opportunity for the City to showcase and…
THE Little Wings Return And Earn “Fuel Our Planes” program has welcomed two new participants. Mary Help Of Christians Primary School in Toormina and Coffs Harbour Country Women’s Association (CWA) have received their recycling bins to start collecting 10-cent cans…
THE City of Coffs Harbour’s Environment Levy is funding four environmental projects by Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL). “The projects will help to reduce the impact of weeds not only on our Landcare sites but also allow for more sensitive…
A HUMPBACK whale has been safely disentangled from commercial fishing gear, just off Coffs Harbour. The team effort on 7 August involved the community, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), the NSW Water Police Marine Area Command, Jetty Dive…