ONCE a year, Santa makes a special appearance to the Sawtell Nippers. He was first spotted at the south end of the beach, riding a wild rubber duckie, clutching a huge bag of lollies which were gone in minutes once…
ALMOST $5,000 was raised for Pete’s Place in Coffs Harbour by Coastal Claymakers at their annual Empty Bowls event. With members of the Coastal Claymakers group working hard to create numerous bowls in myriad designs, there was something to appeal…
KEEPING the Christmas spirit alive for kids from struggling families is an ongoing joy and commitment for local businessman Andrew MacLeod and the team from MacLeod’s Furniture Court and Beds R Us. Once again this year Andrew has provided $5000…
HANDS-ON broadcast training from long-time industry professionals is on offer at 104.1 CHYFM this coming January. 104.1 CHYFM is seeking thirteen to 25-year-olds with a genuine interest in radio broadcasting to sign up for the January five-day On-Air Presenter Workshop.…
THE Bonville-Boambee VIEW Club is calling on the community to help raise funds for the Smith Family’s Christmas Appeal, to ensure thousands of students experiencing disadvantage can be supported with their education in 2024. The charity aims to raise $5.3…
THE new venue for Sawtell Carols by Candlelight is the Village Green at Big4 Caravan Park, with the free event taking place on the evening of Wednesday 20 December. The Carols event is again proudly presented by the Sawtell Uniting…
INSPIRATION and commitment permeated the atmosphere amongst attendees at headspace Coffs Harbour’s Open Evening on Monday 20 November, featuring Professor Patrick McGorry AO, Founding Director of the headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation. Hosted at the organisation’s Little Street offices,…
THE renovated amenities block used by the Coffs Coast Jump Club (CCJC) is the new home for an extraordinary mural painted by Bowraville-based artist Nelli Gallop. News Of The Area met up with Ali on Tuesday 5 December to witness…
WORLD AIDS Day on Friday 1 December saw the enduringly iconic Big Banana in Coffs Harbour lit up red. Observed annually on the first day of summer in Australia, the worldwide movement run by UNAIDS is a focus for sharing…
IN PREPARATION for managing water emergencies, City of Coffs Harbour Local Water Utilities staff recently attended a Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) funded workshop. 35 participants from ten regional councils were tutored through scenarios that armed them with experience…