THE Silent Walk for climate held on Palm Sunday, 10 April, by the Mid-North Coast Quakers and the Coffs Coast Climate Action Group attracted 70 walkers. They walked along the Coffs Harbour Foreshores in glorious weather, promoting action on…
STUDENTS from St John Paul College in Coffs Harbour were quick to pitch in with practical assistance for our Northern Rivers neighbours after their latest devastating flood. “Students were asking what they could do to help and we had…
THE topic of conversation on everyone’s lips this past week has been the weather. Our thoughts and sympathies were with our northern neighbours and we echoed their sentiments of “oh no, not again” as news came through of even…
AFFORDABLE housing and homelessness have been recognised as major issues on the Coffs Coast for a significant period of time, and the Coffs Harbour City Council recently adopted two policies to address them. Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos said,…
WORK on the Botanic Gardens’ sparkling new Glasshouse is nearing completion, creating another must-see destination for visitors to the lush central Coffs Harbour gardens. The dedication of both the volunteers and Coffs Harbour City Council staff ensured the project…
THE first Lifetime membership of Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour has been presented to Lindy Powells. A special presentation event was held on Wednesday 2 March at Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour base. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
NANA Glen’s Idle In Café turned into a safe haven, a hub and a helping hand for the local community during the recent floods. “Between 24 February when the big rain started and 3 March the roads around us…
THE Coffs Harbour and District Local Aboriginal Land Council (CHDLALC) has been granted $435,000 for its Gumbaynggirr Fire Management Resource Expansion and Development program through the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
CORINDI Rural Fire Brigade took ownership of a brand-new Category 1 Tanker now known as ‘Corindi 1’. With a value of $368,000, the truck was funded by local and State Government contributions. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
MORE than 200 nurses from Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Dorrigo joined the first walk out in almost a decade after the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association called for action following a breakdown in talks with NSW Health Minister Brad…