CELEBRATING Youth Week on 15 April, Key Community Group hosted a ‘Monday Funday’ and invited the local community to join in. The fun-filled event was held at the company’s headquarters on West High Street, Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News of…
FRANKIE has been found and will be singing his one-off falsetto in the upcoming production of Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in Coffs Harbour. Late last year News Of The Area put out a…
AUSTRALIA is in the grip of a paediatric body image crisis, with 77 percent of young Australian adults reporting suffering from body image distress (Milton et al., 2021). This in turn has severe mental health consequences, with those affected by…
THE JALIIGIRR Biodiversity Alliance has launched urgent on-ground actions to prevent the extinction of the Southern Pink Underwing Moth. Ecological restoration works are taking place on sites around the Bellinger and Orara Valleys. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
SUNDAY 5 May is International Permaculture Day. With renowned permaculture educator and author Linda Woodrow living locally in Coffs Harbour, she’ll be sharing her tips on the big day. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
APRIL Market Day at the Nana Glen Memorial Hall and Community Centre was more than just a bumper sale of local goods, it was the official opening of the new ramps flanking the north and south sides of the hall.…
SIX-YEAR-OLD Selena Thompson proudly marched on ANZAC Day 2024 wearing the medals of her grandmother Helen Ann Thompson, a member of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS), popularly known as the ‘Wrens’. Sadly, Helen passed away in February aged 104.…
ANZAC Day was commemorated with pride in Sawtell, with large crowds attending services at the Lyle Rose RSL Memorial Park. President of the Sawtell RSL sub-Branch, Pat ‘Paddy’ Magann, officiated on the day. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
COFFS HARBOUR Mayor Paul Amos has declared long-awaited improvements to Sportz Central as “a game changer” for the city, with the upgraded Bray Street sporting facility officially opening last week. The $8.28 million project has been jointly funded by the…
ANZAC Day served as a poignant moment for the Northern Storm and Coffs City United football clubs, as they came together to honour those who served Australia and New Zealand during World War One. The ANZAC Cup had its origins…