GLAM rock music came to the mountains on Saturday night in a fun-filled fundraiser hosted by the Ulong Hall Committee. The ‘Mountain Rocky Horror Show’ event, a massive night of music and entertainment, was held in aid of raising funds…
TALLOWOOD Ventures shared an inspiring update on its progress to transform the historic rail corridor between Glenreagh and Ulong. Around 50 locals and district visitors gathered at Lowanna Railway Station on Saturday 22 June to hear from Tallowood Ventures chairman…
A BUSKER extraordinaire has appeared in the Food Terrace at Coffs Central recently, playing the piano from midday on Mondays and Wednesdays. A piano teacher, tuner and local musical identity, 82-year-old Reuben Fox is playing with purpose. Advertise with News…
FOUR new probationary constables started duties in Coffs/Clarence Police District on Monday June 24 after a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy last week. The new recruits locally are Probationary Constables Phillips, Townsend, Barrington and Andrews. Advertise with News…
CLOSE neighbours and anti-forestry activists have expressed dismay over the commencement of logging in Orara East State Forest, ten kilometres north of Coffs Harbour. They say extensive and intensive logging operations began in late May, without satisfactory community consultation. Advertise…
DEAR News Of The Area, GOOD to see the LNP has declared “game on” with respect to the nuclear power generation stakes. After winning at the next toss of the coin, the LNP’s first bowlers will need to dismiss the…
BRIAN and Julie married in the 1990s and enjoyed a strong marriage. Brian ran a successful business with the support of Julie and for several decades life was bliss. However, during COVID Brian and Julie spent considerably more time together,…
THE family and friends of Myron Fredrick Kelsey gathered at the Macksville Ex-Services Club last Saturday to help him celebrate a very special milestone, his 100th birthday. Myron was born on 24 June 1924 at Bowraville Hospital, the second of…
THE Nambucca Farmers market is celebrating its first birthday on July 4. 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 “If you have…
THE Kangaroo Bus is coming to town bringing ease of access to government services and transactions to Aboriginal communities in regional NSW. The bus is a dedicated Service NSW mobile service centre, providing driver licence and vehicle registration renewals, Seniors…