TWELVE sustainability workshops will take place at the Coffs Regional Community Gardens Association (CRCGA) Combine Street Community Garden thanks to grant funding from the City of Coffs Harbour. Funding was made available through the City’s Environmental Levy Grant. Advertise with…
A WELL-TIMED donation from Sawtell Uniting Church to the Boambee Rural Fire Service (RFS) is set to complete upgrades and an extension to the fire station’s depot. The donation of $1,814.45 was given by the church in gratitude for the…
THE 121-year-old Bellinger River Hospital needs you to get your glam on for its fundraiser bash in March. To be held on Saturday 16 March from 5-10pm at the Cedar Bar & Kitchen, the fundraiser will generate essential funds for…
COFFS Coast horsewoman Beck Beverly is harnessing the healing power of horses to improve lives. Kitchi Kai Support Horses, based in Coramba, specialises in providing exceptional support and companionship through the use of miniature horses. Advertise with News of The…
AN outpouring of deep affection and memories were shared by the Lowanna and Ulong village communities at the funeral of Eric Manko. Aged 94, Eric passed at 11:30pm on December 31, 2023. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
THE JALIIGIRR Biodiversity Alliance and partners have taken advantage of recent wet weather by further consolidating plantings for Grey Headed Flying Foxes. Enrichment plantings have occurred at several key locations along the Coffs Coast and hinterland by Bellingen Landcare, Coffs…
A DOUBLE dose of live musical talent will hit the stage at Boambee on Sunday 28 January from 11am to 3pm as part of Vitality Bloom nursery’s Music Mania series. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Bob Crain will play a mix of…
WITH just over a week to go until one of the most anticipated events on the Coffs Coast entertainment calendar, organisers are gearing up for a hectic final eight days. On Saturday January 27, music legends Brian Cadd, Russell Morris…
NEWCASTLE Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars returns to Coffs Harbour Showground on Saturday 20 January with the children’s film ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ (PG, 2022). The popular community event will again be free, and lots of fun is to…
THE BUSTLING ecosystem of bugs, birds and beasties which exists at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour is being brought to the attention of visitors. The entrance to the Garden now offers an ‘Alive with Diversity’ photo…