DISNEY’S Moana Junior hit the stage last week as local performers delighted thousands of theatre goers in a 16 show musical production at the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium. The captivating production of song, dance, comedy and storytelling had the…
THE 28th Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day proved another success, with 134 golfers showing their expertise and flair on the golf course. Co-organiser Raelene Squires told News Of The Area, “The clouds parted on Sunday 2 January, and what…
THE Perth Scorchers were too hot to handle for the Sydney Sixers as they chased down 151 runs to extend their lead at the top of the Big Bash League in front of 7,022 supporters at C.ex Coffs International…
OUR native wildlife is the theme of the latest Art with Heart Exhibition ‘Wildlife’, which opened Saturday 18 December at the Phoenix Gallery, Bowraville. A pageant of colours is displayed in the works of art depicting an assortment of…
THE Liverpool FC International Academy NSW made their debut on the Coffs Coast in December, hosting ‘taster’ training sessions for more than 60 Coffs Coast junior football participants aged 6 – 16 years. The 45 minute training sessions were…
DESPITE a disrupted Covid-19 season, the Coffs Coast hosted a number of major sporting events in 2021 creating special memories for the region and the community. The Newcastle Jets held a preseason trial match last summer against the Brisbane…
MUSIC and performing arts lovers of all ages converged on the Summer Dreams festival at the Bellingen Showgrounds from 17-18 December. The relaxed two-day festival was a celebration of all things great about Bellingen; with a focus on building…
MANY memories were created in community sports in 2021 as we look back at some of the highlights of the year and favourite photographs. January started with Parkrun and two months later 150 participants celebrated a 1980s fancy dress…
A BELATED Christmas in July or an early Christmas Party for the Probus Club of Fingal Bay, it doesn’t matter how you label this event. It was a great fun day for the club’s members. Advertise with News of…
CITIZEN scientists from the Coffs Coast and Bellingen regions excelled themselves with their active participation in this year’s Great Southern Bioblitz (GSB), logging their own sightings and data using the iNaturalist app and website. Toormina resident and schoolteacher Nick…