A woman has died and a child has been rescued after both were caught in a rip at Coffs Harbour. About 5.20pm on Tuesday 2 January, emergency services were called to Park Beach at Coffs Harbour and were told the…
DECADE Danse, an art exhibition by French-Australian artist Janet Besançon, shows an evolution of the artist’s work over the last ten years featuring “observations of our area in the life of a citizen of the globe”. The opening celebration is…
CELEBRATING a successful year of art, members of the Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) members and tutors have downed tools until 2024 and celebrated with two Christmas parties. The Coffs Calligraphers group enjoyed one gathering, while the other was…
BRAINSTORM Mid North Coast is a non-profit community group in Coffs Harbour for people with lived experience of mental health conditions. Family members or carers are also welcome. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
BOAMBEE Headland’s littoral rainforest is emerging from the devastating damage of the October 2021 hailstorm that stripped it almost bare of vital foliage. The restoration is thanks to a team effort between Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare’s Sawtell. Advertise with News…
A JOLLY collaboration of young and older people, coming together through music, brought residents of Marian Grove together to enjoy a special Christmas concert morning tea featuring the new Marian Grove/Mary Help of Christians Ukulele band and the Boambee Public…
COLLABORATION between Coffs Harbour’s SGL Charitable Organisation Australia and the Coffs Harbour Netball Association (CHNA) brought an impactful cancer awareness and blood donation drive event to the Vost Park netball courts in Coffs Harbour on Saturday 25 November. Support by…
FAMILIAR and fresh, the 104th Sawtell Super Fun Day on New Year’s Day 2024 is set to feature beloved activities from previous years and a range of new names on the music stage. The day kicks off around 8am with…
ONCE a year, Santa makes a special appearance to the Sawtell Nippers. He was first spotted at the south end of the beach, riding a wild rubber duckie, clutching a huge bag of lollies which were gone in minutes once…
ALMOST $5,000 was raised for Pete’s Place in Coffs Harbour by Coastal Claymakers at their annual Empty Bowls event. With members of the Coastal Claymakers group working hard to create numerous bowls in myriad designs, there was something to appeal…