DEAR News Of The Area, AS a community independent candidate for Cowper, I feel compelled to respond to the concerning article (NOTA November 29) regarding the imminent crisis facing our regional universities due to Ministerial Direction (Policy MD107). This Policy…
DEAR News Of The Area, TIMBER industry reps are once again trotting out the usual spurious figures and questionable claims about the cost and threat of the Great Koala National Park to the timber industry; just as they did in…
THE Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums enjoyed a triumphant day at the recent Wauchope Highland Gathering, earning accolades and demonstrating their exceptional skill and dedication to the art of pipe band performance. The highlight of the day was the band’s…
KEY Community Group is marking the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) with a free outdoor movie night, featuring the holiday favourite film, Elf. Taking place on Saturday, 7 December, from 6pm, it’s a warm-hearted event in the grounds…
THE popularity of the Swell Chasers exhibition being staged at Yarrila Place is indicative of the community’s vigorous engagement with Coffs Harbour’s surf culture. The general consensus is that the free exhibition is best savoured over a number of visits.…
AN educational forum has been held for community service workers at C.ex Coffs to mark the ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence’ campaign. The forum, entitled Domestic and Family Violence is Everyone’s Business, was run as a professional development…
COMMUNITY radio station 2Air FM held its AGM on 23 November at Coffs Harbour Racecourse with a new Committee of Management elected. The seven members are, president Michael Black, vice president Roger Cleary, secretary Peter Leonard, treasurer Margaret Black, and…
THE Lions Club of Macksville hosted its Youth of the Year competition on Wednesday 27 November at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. The Lions are calling this year’s competition a resounding success, drawing enthusiastic support from teachers, parents and friends. Advertise…
CHRISTMAS fun is usually aimed at children but there are many seniors and adults in disability care who could use some cheering up this Christmas season, so thought Macksville Ex-Services Club CEO Judy Ward. That is why, this Christmas, the…
A YARRILA Arts and Museum (YAM) exhibition and an innovative City of Coffs Harbour library program have taken out wins in prestigious statewide competitions. “Yaamanga Around Here” is a permanent exhibition at YAM exploring the history and identity of the…