ON Remembrance Day 2025, the memorial cenotaph in Anzac Park, Raymond Terrace, will celebrate its 100th anniversary. As a result of concerted efforts by Raymond Terrace RSL sub-Branch members, six additional names of entitled veterans, some of whom are still…
IAN Brigden moved to Nelson Bay from Sydney in 1980 after purchasing an optical business that was initially operating part time. He soon amassed an impressive customer base across the Tomaree Peninsula. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
SOARING to record-breaking heights is Raymond Terrace Athletics Club’s nine-year-old high jump sensation Winter Robson. The boom rookie was the athlete everyone was talking about after clinching gold at the recent Hart Sport Little Athletics State Championships in Sydney. Advertise…
PORT Stephens Council is leading an initiative to replenish a recently vandalised section of the Bridle Path in Nelson Bay. “We’ve taken this very seriously and are aiming to put a stop to these devastating acts of vandalism to public…
DEAR News Of The Area, DUTTON and his LNP members say that they will reduce electricity prices, reduce the cost of living, reduce inflation – how? Just slogans with no policies underpinned with competent concrete data. Their nuclear electricity “policy”…
THE 15th running of the Washpool World Heritage Trails was held on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March by Coffs Trail Runners. The event featured a 9km, 25km and 50km course through the Washpool World Heritage Area west of Grafton.…
THE Armidale School (TAS) swimmers and support team are ready to tackle the two-kilometre event in the annual Coffs Coast Ocean Swims on Sunday morning, 6 April. They’ll be advocating for mental health support in the process. Almost 140 students,…
COFFS Coast surfers have achieved top results at the recent Barney Miller Surf Classic at Sawtell Beach. Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club and Sawtell Boardriders Club members excelled at the annual event. Will Martin won the Open Men’s event, and Creed…
ANOTHER season of the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association competition is in the books. This past season was one of transition, as the competition was rebranded the Sixers Cricket League as part of its partnership with the Sydney Sixers. Here…
COFFS Harbour is set to become heaven for rugby fans as it prepares to host the inaugural Coffs Coast Festival of Rugby this weekend. The Australian Barbarians take on the Japan Under 23s team in the main event on Saturday…