THE NSW Government will implement a review of the financial model for local government to address rising cost pressures facing councils across the state. The Government has asked the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to examine the financial model…
NEW research commissioned locally about Aussie workers’ holiday and relaxation habits has led to the formation of a new campaign aimed at increasing visitation to the region. The survey, commissioned by Coffs Harbour Airport in partnership with City of Coffs…
THE CanDo Cancer Trust has expressed heartfelt thanks to the Pink Silks Trust (PST) committee for a generous donation of $5,000, a significant contribution resulting from the 18th Pink Silks Ladies Charity Race Day held at Coffs Harbour Racing Club…
NATIONALS MP Paul Toole has called on State and Federal Governments to provide major safety upgrades to railway crossings across NSW, with affected Coffs Coast locals echoing his concerns. On Friday 2 February, the Federal Government released the National Level…
DRUM roll please. The annual Sawtellian of the Year awards were finally announced on Australia Day 2024 having missed their traditional moment of presentation on a rained-off Sawtell Super Fun Day on January 1. Advertise with News of The Area…
SUMMER rains bring rapid plant growth, including weeds, and the NSW Farmers Association has called on landholders to be extra careful when spraying weeds. The Association has reminded farmers to monitor changing wind conditions when spraying this season to avoid…
FIVE generations aged from one month to 96 years held a family get-together in Coffs Harbour recently. Baby Rohan Dwyer met his great-great-grandmother Doreen Goundry for the first time, accompanied by his mother Kahala Dwyer, 23, grandmother Samantha Dury, 43,…
BELLINGEN Shire’s 2024 Community Awards unfolded in a community ceremony at the Bellingen Memorial Hall on Thursday 25 January. The evening began with a Welcome to Country from Gumbaynggirr Elder Michael ‘Micklo’ Jarrett and an official Citizenship Ceremony hosted by…
THE Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division has been awarded posthumously to Mary Kell. A renowned giver of her time in service to others, Mary was recognised for service to the community through a range…
A MEDAL of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division has been awarded to Sawtell’s Kerry Clancy for her service to surf lifesaving. After being named the 2021 Coffs Harbour Electorate Local Woman of the Year, Member for…