NIKKI, a rescued green sea turtle, is making great progress in the care of Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Nikki was found on Boambee Beach in January, entangled in fishing line with an injured flipper, requiring immediate rehabilitation from float syndrome…
THE unique art form of printmaking is going on show at Woolgoolga Art Gallery. The ‘A Printer’s Perspective’ exhibition officially opens at 6pm on Friday 26 July. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
THE Woolgoolga Death and Dying Community Expo will bring together industry experts in the ‘end of life’ field on Sunday 4 August. The expo will be hosted by End Of Life Doula Rani Foreman and funeral celebrant Wendy Haynes. Advertise…
BORN in Chatswood in 1924, World War Two veteran David Martin celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday 21 July at the Sawtell RSL Club. “What a great 100th birthday celebration we had yesterday at Sawtell RSL, surrounded by loving family…
THE Coffs Coast Safety Network (CCSN) will host a Psychological Safety at Work conference on August 7, unpacking where a worker’s self-care ends and an employer’s duty of care begins. Themed ‘Mind Matters – Navigating Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace’,…
THE Coffs Harbour branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) recently held a launch event for the ‘Apron Project’, which raises funds for domestic and family violence (DFV) programs through auctioning unique and handmade aprons. Since 2015, the Apron Project…
APPLICATIONS for Costa’s 2025 graduate intake are now open. Costa is one of Australia’s leading fresh fruit and vegetable growers and has a strong local presence, particularly through its berry operations north of Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News of The…
AFTER five years mentoring broadcast stars of the future, 104.1 CHYFM’s Angie Vaughan has departed the community not-for-profit radio station. In May 2019, Angie took a leap of faith and moved from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour to take the position…
REVIEWS of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and the native vegetation provisions of the Local Land Services Act 2013 have identified concerns that Mid North Coast conservationists have long held about the effectiveness of environmental laws. Last Wednesday, the NSW…
THE Morgo Street Reserve in Urunga has received half a million dollars in accessibility improvements through a joint initiative between Bellingen Shire Council and Reflections Holidays. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message…