THE Coffs Harbour branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) recently held a launch event for the ‘Apron Project’, which raises funds for domestic and family violence (DFV) programs through auctioning unique and handmade aprons. Since 2015, the Apron Project…
AFTER five years mentoring broadcast stars of the future, 104.1 CHYFM’s Angie Vaughan has departed the community not-for-profit radio station. In May 2019, Angie took a leap of faith and moved from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour to take the position…
DESPITE governments and courts recently cracking down on environmental protests, activists halted logging in two state forests in a week. Eighteen protesters stopped logging in Orara East State Forest for three hours before two police cars arrived on July 20.…
THE Block co-host Shelley Craft will visit Coffs Harbour next week as part of a Healthy Ageing Roadshow. The roadshow, presented by Glaxo Smith Kline Australia Pty Ltd (GSK) and the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW, aims to provide…
RESTORATION of a storied steam locomotive is about to begin in Glenreagh. A grant from the Fires to Flourish program means Tallowood Ventures can fund the necessary repairs to this famous 146-year-old steam engine and carriage. Advertise with News of…
LOCAL small business owner Nikki Williams will run for mayor in the City of Coffs Harbour local government elections on 14 September. “I want what you want, a prosperous, safe and beautiful city for everyone to live, work, and play…
THE MILESTONE of 110 years of the Australian Red Cross (ARC) is being celebrated by the Woolgoolga Branch with a birthday party on Tuesday 13 August at the Woolgoolga Seniors Centre from 2pm. Thirty-three years of continuous local service by…
A DEEP passion for the written word has prompted local resident Fiona Hood to start a poetry group at the Coffs Harbour Library. Poetry readings have become a popular feature of the cultural landscape in recent times, even in Coffs…
COME one, come all to the Phoenix Winter Ball. “Eat, drink, dance and be merry,” said Nambucca Valley Phoenix manager Alejandra. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
SIX-YEAR-OLD Grace from Coffs Harbour is asking the community to help spread the word about a gold ring she’s found and is hoping to return to its owner. Grace and her parents were walking with visiting family, taking them over…