THE hunt for the next Matildas coach could drag on beyond February’s international window with Football Australia determined to take its time to appoint the right long-term candidate. Former long-time mentor Tony Gustavsson departed in August and interim coach Tom…
AS Christmas Day nears and 2025 beckons, I’m reminded of just how swiftly time marches on. It feels like only yesterday when I was elected in 2019. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business.…
THE North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) is continuing its call for an immediate end to the logging of public native forests in response to the Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) posting a loss of $29 million on its hardwood logging operations…
MID North Coast architecture practice King and Campbell has won a commendation for a Coffs Harbour project at the Australian Institute of Architects 2025 NSW Regional Architecture Awards. The Commendation for Public Architecture was awarded for their work on the…
THE just-released City of Coffs Harbour 2023-24 Annual Report shows that the previous Council’s performance was better than many on social media or in election materials would have people believe. Former Mayor Paul Amos told NOTA, “What a great turnaround”.…
THE Coffs Harbour Christmas Carols will bring festive cheer to life when nine stellar acts take the stage at Brelsford Park on Saturday, 21 December. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
THE Salvation Army Carols by Candlelight was held on Sunday 15 December at Macksville Park and with perfect skies and ambient temperatures, families flocked to enjoy the lively yearly Christmas singalong. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THE most recent financial results from Nambucca Valley Council show surpluses in three major fund areas, according to General Manager Bede Spannagle in this year’s Annual Report. “The general fund delivered an operating surplus of $272,000, the water fund operating…
FOR over three decades, the Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day has been a cornerstone of community spirit in the Nambucca Valley. Organisers Ray Stig and Raelene Squires are once again preparing for this beloved event which will take place on…
NAMBUCCA Valley Council’s Chief Financial Officer Evan Webb presented two key documents at Council’s last general meeting of the year. The Annual Financial Statement and the Auditor’s Report reveal Council’s strong financial position, with increases in net assets, cash and…