FRIENDSHIP Afternoon Teas (FAT) are back at Woolgoolga Red Cross after two years of delays and restrictions. The group ranch is delighted to open its doors to these all-welcome social afternoons. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
THE Mid North Coast Amateur Beekeepers’ March meeting was held recently at the Christian Community School at Bonville. The meeting was the group’s first since December, owing to fears of Covid-19, and was attended by approximately 40 enthusiastic members.…
EDUCATION on responsible pet ownership was the main purpose for the Animal Rescue Coffs Harbour (ARCH) team hosting National PETstock Pet Adoption Day on Saturday 19 March. The ARCH team was present in the Coffs Harbour PETstock store, near…
AFTER five years of planning and hard work, the Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School has opened its doors at the TAFE campus in Hardacre St. Clark Webb, the Chairman of Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation (BMNAC), which operates the school,…
THE Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre (YACC) at Corindi Beach has won funding to upgrade the 25-year-old amenities building to become more accessible for visitors of all abilities. The NSW Government Regional Tourism Grant has approved the full $261,188 applied…
DR NICHOLAS Chang from UNSW’s Rural Clinical Campus in Coffs Harbour was awarded the 2021 University Medal. The University Medal is one of the most distinguished awards to be bestowed on an undergraduate. It recognises Dr Chang’s outstanding academic…
THE Australian Beach Boys are headlining an action-packed night of entertainment at this year’s Summer Beach Hop at the Coffs Jetty Foreshores on Saturday 26 March. Australia’s own ‘Beach Boys Show’ celebrates sun, surf and cars with a fun…
WOOLGOOLGA groups have clubbed together to help those who have lost so much in the floods around Lismore. “Once again Woolgoolga Lions and Woolgoolga Rotary service clubs have worked together with Woolgoolga Red Cross to support people affected by…
COFFS Coast residents have been expressing their dismay on social media about Virgin Australia removing its Sydney flights at the end of this month. Some have posted that they cannot afford to fly Qantas and will have to reconsider…
TREE-O Gallery in Raleigh announces the Featured Artist line-up for its ninth Showcase, opening on Saturday 19 March 2022 from 4-6pm. “Our ninth exhibition will be a feast of nature and spiritually inspired pieces that will delight visitors, with…