KORORA local WAYNE Brown is being honoured with a District Commander’s Certificate of Appreciation following an incident where he entered a burning home. Wayne was nominated for the award by the Coffs/Clarence Police District Awards Committee. Advertise with News…
THE COFFS Harbour and District Motorcycle Restorers’ Club has donated $500 to the Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed to use as they wish. With a membership of 230 and growing, The Motorcycle Restorers’ Club had “swelled funds” and the members…
HEALTHY Lunchbox workshops are on offer free at Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre (CHNC). Di Woods, Manager at CHNC told News Of The Area, “Children learn their best when they eat healthy food. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
TWO of the region’s most promising young Surf Life Saving volunteers were named the female and male Newcastle Permanent Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year on Sunday 13 February during the North Coast Branch Championships at Sawtell Beach. Larnie…
HOYS Allied Health and Wellness are again offering opportunities for sponsorship for athletes on the Coffs Coast, but, this year, both young and mature aged athletes can apply. The Hoys Athlete Sponsorship is available for young athletes aged 14…
THE Hoof and Hook competition, a traditional Agricultural Show staple, is back at Dorrigo in the spirit of continuing age-old rural show contests through the year, as Covid disrupts the official Dorrigo Show dates. The main Show is planned…
BELLINGEN Museum is all spruced-up after a recent refurbishment, with displays that are fresh, bright and easy to access, and with new lighting made possible by a grant. The spruce-up was undertaken by the museum’s Administrator Mary Humphris and…
AN article in News Of The Area about a development application in Crossmaglen Road, Bonville, prompted Robyn Thomson to write to the editor to alert readers that the development application involved Crown Land. According to Ms Thomson, approximately two…
SOUTHERN Cross University and global bio-tech corporation VRM Biologik® have announced a significant new partnership to support students in the University’s regenerative agriculture programs. Thanks to the funding provided by VRM Biologik®, a suite of generous scholarships and opportunities…
KORORA VIEW Club is looking for new members who want to give back to their community and make new connections. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women and is a network of nearly 300 clubs and more…