THE conflict in Gaza has generated a range of opinions about what has happened, is happening and should happen since the October attack on Israel by Hamas and Israel’s actions thereafter. Across the planet, including in Israel, people are calling…
GROWING green fingered as you head into 2024? Park Plaza resident Peter Lewis, President of the Coffs Regional Community Gardens Association, told News Of The Area his main goal for the beginning of 2024 at the Combine Street community garden…
YT DiNGO, local music and dance artist Travers Ross, has released his latest single, Temptalien, described as “an introspective journey into personal growth and the profound connection between self and heritage”. Known for his ability to weave intricate narratives into…
TOORMINA local Thomas Henderson is one of 50 TAFE NSW graduates who studied a university preparation course that provides access to universities without the HSC. Tom has been studying for the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (TPC) and has just…
COFFS Harbour artist Seabastion Toast has won the 2023 Portia Geach People’s Choice award with a portrait of fellow artist Karlee Rawkins called ‘How the light gets in’. This annual award is given by Dr Heather Macorison and Hilary Macorison,…
A NEW library for Coffs Harbour, with the opening of Harry Bailey Memorial Library in Yarrila Place, has had the offshoot benefit of bringing more authors to the region, a boon Julie Holgate is keen to support. “We’ve been able…
BELLINGER River District Hospital has been gifted important items funded through local organisations working together to make it happen. Thanks to the generosity of the Bellingen community, steered by the local Lions Club, their local hospital has a new vaccination…
TWO hard-working ballet students at Harbour Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) have recently attended performances by the Australian Ballet at the Sydney Opera House. Young ballerinas, Isla Taylor and Indy Pike, were gifted the trips by Patron Mark Hardy, and chosen…
SPECIALISED equipment that will help support women who have been sexually assaulted has been gifted to Coffs Harbour Health Campus’ Emergency Department. The local charity, Pink Silks Trust (PST), made the $7,500 donation to purchase a gynaecology treatment table which…
ENHANCING your food security – growing your own brekkie, lunch and high-tea – is a smart move in the modern world. Not only does it mean low food miles, it can provide you with on-hand succulent snacks or a full…