GARDEN clubs from across the region converged on Dorrigo last month, visiting the garden of former Nambucca Valley residents Libby and Peter Ussher. On Wednesday 30 October, members of the Stuarts Point and District Garden Club were joined by green…
OVER the years the Nambucca Valley Country Music Club has deservedly acquired a reputation as one of the most community minded not-for-profit social groups in the district. The Club has further cemented that reputation with another round of generous donations…
A FRESH start for those struggling with gambling issues is on the horizon with the launch of a new Gambling Recovery Group in Coffs Harbour. Starting 7 January, the group will meet weekly at the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre, offering…
DEAR News Of The Area, A recent Facebook post by a longtime friend about the price of airfares to and from Coffs Harbour elicited a large number of comments. The furious agreement of the responses was that the cost of…
MONTHLY point score winners for October/ November 2024 A GRADE FREESTYLE Georgie Cass B GRADE FREESTYLE Tayler Cass C GRADE FREESTYLE Claire Gayle and Alyssa Donohue D GRADE FREESTYLE Sophia Cass A GRADE BACKSTROKE Georgie Cass B GRADE BACKSTROKE Ben…
ALISON “Al” Wilson has won a bronze medal in the green and gold at the 2024 Masters Hockey World Cup in New Zealand. Held at Auckland’s National Hockey Centre from 7 to 16 November, the World Cup brought together more…
CHRISTMAS is that special time of the year when a little kindness goes a long way. There are many people in our community facing hardship and the very thought of having a gift under the tree for their children can…
A NEW memorial remembering former workers with Port Stephens Council was unveiled during a ceremony in Raymond Terrace on Thursday, 21 November. Present at the ceremony were Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson and Port Stephens councillors Giacomo Arnott and Nathan…
THE Port Stephens Koala Hospital is seeking to upgrade its infrastructure, along with that of its neighbouring Koala Sanctuary, to protect against potential interruptions to power supply. Ron Land, the president of the Port Stephens Koala and Wildlife Preservation Society,…
A COLLABORATIVE emergency planning workshop will take place at Salt Ash on 9 December. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The…