UNDERSTANDING that the food we push to one side on our plate and throw out has an impact on the environment is one lesson youngsters are processing in a new food waste program. Educators from Coffs Harbour Family Day…
CASPA Fostering Services in Coffs has spun into action to help its northern CASPA community which has been significantly affected by the Lismore floods. “Young people and families have lost everything, and our administration services have been severely impacted,”…
NIK & SHE boutique in Coffs Harbour has raised over $15,000 for Northern Rivers flood victims in an online raffle. Pam Williams, proprietor of the fashion shop, told News Of The Area, “100 percent of money raised will be…
THE Need for Feed farmers and producers came trucking through the Coffs Coast again last weekend, 12 and 13 March, on their way with animal fodder to help their fellow farmers in Lismore. As a Lions Club of Victoria…
A FIRST in the National Cartoon Gallery’s history saw the opening of an exhibition titled ‘The Morrison Years’, featuring works depicting the Prime Minister’s past years in office. The exhibition features cartoons by three leading and award-winning national cartoonists:…
THE Coffs Harbour Bypass is of interest to almost all residents, and, while the concept is almost unanimously welcomed, a number of people are concerned that the details may not all be what the community hopes for. Sapphire Beach…
A POP-UP gig from country music singer Billie-Jo Porter from Coffs Harbour saw the Toyota Star Maker talent search finalist perform in a free, mini concert in Coffs Toyota showroom on Orlando Street, last Friday, 11 March. In the…
BELLINGEN Show organisers announce Lyndey Milan as the Guest Chef who will be hosting cookery demonstrations during the weekend event. Lindey is well known for her media presence in all things foodie. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
A FRIENDSHIP spanning 74 years began in 16th Avenue, Sawtell. Malcolm Cutlack recently made a sentimental journey back to Sawtell to honour the enduring friendship between his late wife Colleen and her life-long best friend Coral, who had also…
THEY MAY not fit the popular perception of social activists, but VIEW Club members are women with a mission, and members on the Coffs Coast are making their voices heard on some important social issues. “Our power is in…