CRYSTAL Vowels, Scotts Head mum of Avalon, 12 and Sandon, 10, who is passionate about giving her kids the opportunities they seek out, took the kids to Coffs Harbour for the annual KOBBAS Skatefest in early December. “This was…
PORT Stephens Council has been hard at work across December with several Council projects and works. Birubi Point Sand Dune Stabilisation Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –…
A MOBILE collection program will roll out again in 2022, to make it easy for boaties to dispose of their expired flares. The Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) program offers convenient and free disposal of marine flares that have…
MORE than 100 eager Christmas shoppers turned out to the highly anticipated opening of the new $2.5m Aldi Moonee Beach supermarket on Saturday 18 December, with even Santa and Mrs Claus making an appearance. A long line of eager…
A BIG, bright, playful artwork by local artist Joe Neathway Brown has been donated by the Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies to Coffs Harbour Health Campus – a donation that will entertain youngsters attending the Emergency Department. Joe has created…
WITH Christmas fast approaching and restrictions easing as we reach high levels of vaccination in the region, clubs and groups are enjoying the opportunity to catch up and enjoy the good times. The Combined Probus Club of Medowie had…
TILLIGERRY’S Santa lolly run was a big success again this year but there were some changes. The Tilligerry RSL provided finance for the sweets and the run was shortened with certain cross streets left out to save time. Advertise…
LITTLE Blue Dinosaur Foundation and MidCoast Council will again join forces to promote the importance of road safety, encouraging both residents and visitors to take extra care during the busy holiday period. The campaign includes increased signage around our…
HIGH Street Bowraville was alive with locals and visitors on Saturday 11 December for the Bowraville Christmas Markets. Sunshine was an added bonus to the day’s festivities making the markets an all-round crowd pleaser. Stalls consisted of homegrown local…
THE Return and Earn recycling scheme has marked its 4th birthday, with the Coffs Harbour region recycling more than 98 million items over this time, equating to over 8,000 tonnes of rubbish which has escaped a future as landfill.…