A NEW era of Coffs cricket has arrived with the Sixers Cricket League getting underway this weekend. The Sydney Sixers and Cricket NSW have joined with the Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association to launch the Sixers Cricket League. The League…
COFFS Harbour Boardriders Club has had a September to remember achieving top results in two prestigious surfing competitions. The club’s teams excelled in team events at the Vissla Junior Kirra Teams Challenge and the Saltwater Wine Mid North Coast Board…
FOR more than 20 years, Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club has hosted the Manly Nippers’ ocean training camp in the Spring school holidays to kick start the Nippers season. Held over three days, Sawtell Beach became the training ground for…
COFFS Harbour Triathlon Club is preparing to host two big events in the coming months. As a result of the success of their women’s event last year, the club has also scheduled a men’s race in the 2024-2025 calendar. The…
DEAR News Of The Area, WHILST fully appreciating and sympathising with the role of Norco farmers and workers I wonder about the lack of moral outrage when Norco previously and unceremoniously dropped Northpower as their electricity provider in a period…
TWO young Port Stephens actors have won roles in the Young People’s Theatre (YPT) Newcastle production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr, hitting the stage for shows in Hamilton until 2 November. Year 6 Wirreanda Public School student Xavier Vaughan…
TAP to the beat of your old time favourite songs when Nelson Bay Rock & Roll Club hosts its 24th annual Rock ‘n Roll Festival this month. Hundreds of rock’n roll enthusiasts from far and wide will gather at Wests…
THE Tomaree Headland Heritage Group has been conducting a ‘Help Desk’ at Tomaree Headland during the school holiday period, supporting visitors to the region with key tourism tips and hints. Group president Peter Clough said visitor numbers to the iconic…
THE NSW Electoral Commission declared all positions on Port Stephens Council last week, with five new councillors and four returning councillors beginning their four year term. Incoming Mayor Leah Anderson said she is delighted to welcome the new Councillors and…
ALL MidCoast Council’s outdoor pools opened for the swim season on Saturday 5 October 2024. The following changes will apply to each pool: Nabiac, Krambach, Bulahdelah and Stroud pools Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…