LAST week the work of Coffs Harbour’s Lilyrose pregnancy care centre was honoured with the 2020 Award for Best Pregnancy Support in Rural and Remote NSW, although due to COVID restrictions the Award was presented via Zoom instead of…
A DRAFT housing strategy that outlines future options for increasing housing affordability and diversity in the Coffs Harbour region and seeks to move Coffs towards a “compact city” is set to go to the NSW Government for approval. Advertise…
COFFS Coast frontline domestic violence services will benefit from $150,000 in additional funding to ensure victim-survivors can access the help they need as NSW continues to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THIS year’s NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards were presented online on Thursday 26 November, where two local nurses were announced among the winners. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
GOWING Bros Limited has submitted plans to Coffs Harbour City Council for a Subdivision (Stratum-3 Lots) to redevelop Coffs Central Shopping Centre. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
A FUTURE Master Plan for City Hill will be considered by Coffs Harbour City Council, following the adoption of the City Hill Scoping Project Revised Site Analysis by Council. Coffs Harbour City councillors discussed the City Hill Scoping Project…
AS disappointment, despair and frustration spreads across the Orara Valley over the forced closure of two of its Anglican churches, the Anglican Grafton Diocese has hit back at claims the churches’ finances operate independently to the Diocese. They are…
NORTH Wall public car park is being relocated, reconfigured and upgraded to reclaim recreation space for the community, provide more car parks and improve accessibility. The $1,338,000 North Wall Car Park Upgrade is jointly funded by the Australian Government…
JEAN Haynes celebrated her 100th birthday last week in Coffs Harbour, surrounded by the family she loves. Although her birthday was on 16 November, the family held off celebrating until last weekend when they could all get together. Trevor…
THE long awaited decision on the controversial $76.5 million Cultural and Civic Space project was revealed on Monday, with State Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes approving the development application for the project. Minister Stokes had previously…