FREE demonstrations of various art practices will take place during the Combined Art and Craft Group’s school holiday exhibition at Coffs’ Botanic Garden. A mainstay of holiday entertainment, the group consists of six local artists who get together for exhibitions…
IN a force of intergenerational positivity, over 500 people participated in the 29th Coffs Coast Ocean Swims (CCOS) on Sunday morning, 6 April, at Jetty Beach. There were assisted swimmers and carers, youngsters in the 300m Junior Swim, all ages…
WHILE Cyclone Alfred spared Coffs Harbour the worst, it exposed major gaps in how we support one of our most vulnerable groups – rough sleepers – during emergencies. Despite best efforts from the community, unclear and delayed communication left many…
DEAR News Of The Area, I HAVE been holding off buying another car because I wanted to see how the new electric cars progressed, so I looked forward to watching the Spotlight report on the car batteries. I was absolutely…
DEAR News Of The Area, TURNING native hardwood timber forests used for selective harvesting into carbon storage credits is a dangerous attempt to close a viable industry. This latest proposition is a ludicrous attack on the highly regulated Australian native…
PORT City Breakers RLFC have announced the signing of former Newcastle Knights star Jarrod Mullen. With 211 NRL games, four appearances representing NSW Country, and a State of Origin run under his belt, 37-year-old Mullen adds to an already strong…
COFFS Coast duo Felix Clarke and Dala Willoughby have had a tournament to remember at the recent Australian Youth Beach Volleyball Championships at Coolangatta Beach. The pair finished seventh out of 25 teams in the Under 18 girls event, and…
DEAR News Of The Area, THIS morning we went past the usual crowd of tree huggers on Old Coast Road. They were holding signs saying “Save the Koalas”. I have lived here for eight years and am yet to see…
DEAR News Of The Area, EASTER is coming and the supermarkets are stocked with Easter eggs, bunnies and hot cross buns. Most of us know that Easter has something to do with Jesus. But you won’t find any sign of…
THE Sail Port Stephens Street Party was a seafaring success despite inclement weather conditions and a smaller gathering of people than last year. An ocean of bobbling blue balloons, a rainbow of twirling umbrellas, a throng of summery yellow hats,…