THE grassroots creative culture of Coffs Harbour offers a rich and often clandestine life for aspiring artists. The burgeoning poetry scene for instance continues to thrive in the margins, fuelled by passion rather than driven by economics. Advertise with News…
BELLINGEN’S Wal Tyson, 89, has received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the Bellingen Shire community. Mr Tyson was presented the OAM at the King’s Birthday 2024 Honours and Awards Ceremony at Government House, Sydney on Thursday,…
A PETITION initiated by local conservation group Friends of Pine Creek has been tabled in parliament. Presented to the Upper House on 18 September by Greens MLC Sue Higginson, it calls for the end of logging in primary koala habitat…
TWO recent koala deaths on the Pacific Highway near Bonville have the Friends of Pine Creek urging motorists to take even greater care to avoid animals. “Koalas are particularly active in spring because of breeding urges,” a spokesperson said. Advertise…
DURING October and November, a curated selection of Jenny Thorby’s lino prints will be on display at the Nambucca Heads Art Gallery. Jenny’s work is inspired by the Australian bush and particularly wildflowers. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
APPLICATIONS are open for funding under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said applications for grants of up to $3000 will be accepted until Wednesday, 27 November, but the program could close…
NAMBUCCA Valley couple Janine and Peter Reibel have travelled to the United Kingdom this week with the objective of keeping alive the memory of a man who served in the Australian Army during World War Two. Gerald Lloyd was born…
THE nicest thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow. Money will buy a fine dog but only kindness will make him wag his tail. This is basically where the debate lies when it comes to gambling and…
DEAR News Of The Area, THANKS to all the retiring members of our MidCoast Council and congratulations to the candidates who have been elected for the coming term. Those of us in the most southerly villages, living over 100 kilometres…
THE riverside holds a special attraction for most of us. Over time this area has changed as needs demanded – remnants of a wooden fence barely showing against a formidable rock base remind me of this. Advertise with News of…