MEMBERS of The Friends of the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden have given the thumbs up on a project to renew signage. With a budget of up to $220,000 from the Foundation Fund, the upgrade will be implemented over the…
THE Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies received high recognition at the United Hospital Auxiliaries Annual State Conference, which is now in its 91st year. They received the prestigious Honor Bell for the most money raised (gross) by a country auxiliary. Advertise…
FIFTY local residents became Australian citizens at a moving ceremony at Coffs Harbour on Wednesday, 30 October at Yarrila Place. The assembled included people from Myanmar, the United Kingdom, Iraq, South Africa, the United States, India and New Zealand. Advertise…
BELLINGEN Shire Council has secured a renewable electricity supply agreement with Iberdrola Australia, extending through to the end of 2030. This agreement is part of a collaborative buyer’s group facilitating a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 13 regional councils in…
CITY of Coffs Harbour Councillors Tony Judge, Paul Amos and Jonathan Cassell have moved to rescind Council’s backflip on plans for multi-storey development at the Jetty Foreshores. Their joint motion will be debated at the next Council meeting on 14…
STEPHEN Atkinson has lashed out at Council after his partner was slapped with a parking notice, despite moving her car four times in one day. Until late last month, City of Coffs Harbour (CoCH) rangers were still issuing ticketless parking…
THE Kerry Hines Memorial Bowls Day will see the green carpet rolled out on Sunday 10 November at Sawtell Bowls Club. The annual event is a fundraiser for the CanDo Cancer Trust. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
WOOLGOOLGA Rural Fire Brigade has notched up 75 years responding to bushfires, car accidents and general emergencies. Members, including the brigade’s founding captain Noel Bultitude OAM, were joined by surrounding brigades and other emergency services last Saturday to celebrate the…
WOOLGOOLGA Swimming Club members are frustrated about the poor state of their local swimming pool, the cost of lane hire and the limited opening times. It has also been unheated since the heat pump rusted out in 2021. Advertise with…
OAK Tree Retirement Village held its annual Spring Fashion Parade with all proceeds raised going to the Pink Silks Trust charity. A total of $2,621 was raised in a short few hours of fashion, fun and laughter, which has been…