UPPER Orara Hall is now more energy and cost efficient thanks to the arrival of a new solar battery. The 13.5kWh Tesla Powerwall Battery was funded by a $15,900 NSW Government grant through the Community Building Partnership Program. Advertise with…
CITY of Coffs Harbour councillor Tegan Swan says collaboration, cooperation and providing local opportunities are what she will bring to the table if elected mayor at the 14 September local government election. Cr Swan has assembled a team of five…
WITH the 2019-20 fires still burning strong in the memory of local firefighters, the Repton Rural Fire Service (RFS) is busy training new members. Spring has arrived with a burst of warm weather and warm winds drying out vegetation. Advertise…
SING Australia Coffs Harbour has celebrated 22 years of music and song. Meeting every Monday night to sing and socialise, the group celebrated its birthday with a Show Tunes themed night. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
FROM food resiliency to eating homegrown veggies, gardening advocate Peter Lewis is on a mission to get everyone growing their own. The hands-on veggie producer from Park Beach has developed a free urban gardening course that encourages and educates beginners.…
FATHER of five John O’Brien leads a team of four independent candidates (Group C) into City of Coffs Harbour local government elections on 14 September. With fifteen years of experience in infrastructure delivery, Mr O’Brien believes he is “exceptionally qualified…
FORMER Bellingen Mayor Dominic King will run to lead his council once more in 14 September local government elections. Representing the Greens, Mr King has sat on Bellingen Shire Council for twelve years and is standing for a fourth term.…
PRE-POLL voting in the Coffs Harbour and Bellingen council elections opens tomorrow, Saturday, 7 September. There are four pre-polling places in the City of Coffs Harbour local government area but only one in the Bellingen Shire. Advertise with News of…
JONATHAN Cassell would like to see Coffs Harbour become known as the “City of Parks and Gardens”. His vision is to strengthen Coffs Harbour’s connection to nature and to appeal to tourists through attractive parks and gardens. Advertise with News…
COFFS Harbour District Family History Society celebrated its 40th anniversary at Coffs Harbour Surf Club on Saturday 24 August. Around 35 people attended, among them society member “number four” Doreen Fleming and member number 26, Beryl Laidley. Advertise with News…