OVER several nights, vandals have set fire to play equipment and vandalised the amenities block at the West Coffs Reserve in Hart Close, with repairs being estimated at $40,000. The vandalism, described by the City of Coffs Harbour as “senseless”,…
WOOPI Connect, the on-demand bus service run by Forest Coach Lines, has announced its new and improved booking app, also called Woopi Connect, designed to be simple and efficient to use, therefore enhancing customers’ travel experience. Owned by ComfortDelGro Corporation…
BONVILLE-Boambee VIEW Club is urging the local community to give generously to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal this year, to support thousands of children and young people with their education. The education charity is aiming to raise $6.2 million nationally…
TREE-O Gallery in Raleigh is hosting two Featured Artists collections for its 13th Showcase exhibition with opening night to be held on Saturday 3 June, 4pm – 6pm. Doubling up as Tree-o Gallery’s 4th birthday, the trio behind Tree-o, founders…
SUSTAINABILITY is a major concern to many Coffs Coast residents, and the City of Coffs Harbour assists residents via its ‘Sustainable Living’ unit. One of the unit’s current initiatives is a workshop conducted by Marja Jacobsen and Joao Da Costa…
THE Cronulla Sharks Captain’s Run Morning Tea was held on Friday 19 May at C.ex International Stadium in the lead up to the Sydney side’s Saturday matchup with the Newcastle Knights. Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce members and their guests…
EMERALD Beach Fair Committee is busy building a bumper program for the village’s annual family event taking place on Saturday 3 June at Fiddaman Road and Emerald Beach Reserve. “This year we are celebrating the resilience of a community, our…
LOCAL advocates for a community permaculture space in Coffs Harbour further developed their concept by attending a national conference. Community Use Permaculture Space (CUPS) Coffs Inc spokesperson Peter Lewis told News Of The Area he returned from the Australian Permaculture…
THE North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens in Coffs Harbour hosts its annual Open Day on Sunday 28 May. As part of a coordinated event with other botanic gardens around Australia, organised by the Botanic Gardens of Australia and New Zealand…
MARK Griffioen, Bellingen Shire Council’s Deputy General Manager Community and Corporate and Acting General Manager has been named as Council’s new General Manager. Mayor Steve Allan was pleased to announce the appointment after an extensive recruitment process. Advertise with News…