ANOTHER season of local Aussie Rules is in the books. Here’s how each club fared in the AFL North Coast competition. Port Macquarie Magpies: Regained the seniors premiership after finishing runners up last season to a Byron Bay Magpies team…
GROUP 2 Junior Rugby League teams have capped off stellar seasons with premiership wins, during grand final day at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. Sawtell Panthers won the Under 16s premiership, edging out the Bowraville Tigers 38-36. The grand final…
ONE of the country’s most promising young lawn bowlers is set to represent Australia. Joey Clarke has been selected by Bowls Australia to represent his country at this year’s Oceania Challenge in November. The 19-year-old from Toormina was selected to…
DEAR News Of The Area, NOTA recently published a survey of local council candidates’ commitment, if elected, to adopting development applications (DA) for new intensive horticulture establishments. DAs would allow for controls to be placed on these facilities, designed to…
DESPITE chilly conditions at Rainbow Beach on Sunday 25 August, 34 surfers from Camden Haven Junior Boardriders took to the waves to show their skills. Although considered a “social” event, the competition was “fiercely friendly” across all grades. In the…
DEAR News Of The Area, WITH reference to the upcoming local election, I would like to be represented by a Mayor who has no allegiance to any political party. This person should display loyalty to the residents of the Nambucca…
INCUMBENT councillor and real estate agent Troy Vance has his sights set on another term on Council when the Nambucca Valley votes on 14 September. With extensive experience in the real estate industry, 41-year-old Vance earned recognition in the top…
THE 27th annual Rusty Iron Rally attracted huge crowds to the Macksville Showgrounds over the Father’s Day weekend to experience all of the excitement and nostalgia that is unique to this special event. Showcasing a staggering array of vintage machinery,…
A HUGE crowd attended Coffs Harbour City Rotary Club’s annual Show and Shine at the Park Beach Plaza car park. They came to see the impressive line-up of almost 100 beautiful vehicles including vintage, classic and modern display cars and…
SEVERAL Nana Glen Cricket Club players have been kept busy ahead of the upcoming Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association season. Club junior Daniel Craig was selected in the Under 17 NSW Country Academy Squad. The 16-year-old’s call-up is the highest…