IT was a packed house for ArtsNational Coffs Coast’s final talk for 2024. Almost 200 people filled the St John Paul College Theatre to hear Susannah Fullerton’s presentation, “Ten Novels That Changed The World”. Advertise with News of The Area…
IN commemoration of World AIDS Day on Sunday 1 December, Rainbow Coffs Harbour and ACON groups are getting together at the Big Banana as it turns red. Rainbow Coffs Harbour is a social and supportive LGBTQIA+ group, with over 1000…
WESLEY Community Services Ltd has received a $23,500 grant in the latest round of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Strengthening Rural Communities program Wesley’s successful application sought support to run five “Building Resilience” workshops as part of…
BONVILLE-Boambee VIEW Club is calling on the community to embrace the festive season spirit of giving by helping to raise funds for The Smith Family’s Christmas Appeal. The money will ensure thousands of students experiencing disadvantage can be supported in…
A SMALL group recently gathered under the fig trees beside the creek in Bellingen Park for FOLK, an environmentally engaged, queer-friendly Christian gathering. Participants reflected, shared, prayed and listened to music. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THE Dorrigo branch of the United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) has celebrated a busy year of fundraising for the local hospital. In 2024, the hardworking volunteers donated $20,000 worth of medical equipment to the Dorrigo Multi-Purpose Service (MPS), including four Invisa…
WHEN Dorrigo vet Chris Shirley and his daughter Cara both sustained injuries from attending farm calls that turned out to be in unsafe circumstances, it sowed the seed for a community Farm Safety Awareness event. From his hospital bed, Chris…
A FRESH start for those struggling with gambling issues is on the horizon with the launch of a new Gambling Recovery Group in Coffs Harbour. Starting 7 January, the group will meet weekly at the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre, offering…
THE new footbridge over Boambee Creek has opened to the public in time for the summer holiday season. The footbridge links Sawtell to the southern end of Boambee Beach, but the old structure had reached the end of its serviceable…
VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour completed a five-hour rescue mission last Thursday night, 21 November, after a catamaran became disabled in waters off Corindi. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Rodney Page said the skipper of the disabled vessel contacted radio…