KEMPSEY’S Chris Walsh has been announced as the One Nation candidate for Cowper in the upcoming Federal election. Mr Walsh’s policy focuses include immigration reform, support for small business, bringing down the cost-of-living, and tax relief for households. Advertise with…
COFFS Coast Volunteering’s (CCV) recent Volunteer Experience Workshop was a resounding success, sparking engaging conversations about what it means to volunteer, why people choose to give their time, and how they can find opportunities locally in Coffs Harbour. “The diversity…
THE Armidale School (TAS) will soon assess its students on their ability to enter, and complete within the allowed time, the 2000m Coffs Coast Ocean Swims being held on Sunday 6 April. The event is being organised by Sawtell SLSC.…
COFFS Harbour Music Society has launched its program for 2025. “This year’s program will excite music lovers with its variety and quality of solo and chamber performers,” Coffs Harbour Music Society President Leigh Summer told News Of The Area. Advertise…
AN ENGAGED crowd of nearly 300 packed the Coast Hotel at Coffs Harbour last Friday night for “Politics in the Pub” featuring the first Independent Senator for the ACT David Pocock, and two-time Federal candidate for Cowper, Caz Heise. Despite…
AN 86-year-old cyclist has celebrated his birthday aboard his bike, in a pedalling party of friends. Dressed in high-viz lycra, the Dorrigo, Urunga, Bellingen Bicycle User Group’s (DUBBUG) very own “Poppy John” enjoyed a birthday ride that included a stop…
PROGRESS on the Coffs Harbour bypass will be explained in a series of webinars next month. Webinars will provide an update on construction progress of bridges, tunnels and earthworks, and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the…
THE NSW Police Force and the NSW Government have announced a $500,000 reward for information into the murder of Duncan Campbell one year ago. Duncan Campbell, then aged 58, was last seen on Sunday 4 February 2024 in Albany Street,…
IN an initiative to address rates of youth crime in regional areas, the State Government has partnered with the National Rugby League (NRL) and the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) on a youth engagement program. Advertise with News of The…
LIFETIME Bellinger River resident Yvonne Tyson celebrated her 90th birthday on 30 November 2024 surrounded by family at the Urunga Golf Club. Yvonne is the eldest of her six siblings, with four of them over 80. Advertise with News of…