DEAR News Of The Area, THE size and impact of the proposed Jetty Foreshores development has been much debated. Concerned Coffs residents think it will be a large development while Property and Development NSW (PDNSW) keep telling us it will…
SQUASH siblings Dylan and Jaida Wigley have been selected to represent the North Coast in squash at the Combined High Schools State Titles in Sydney in July, where they will compete against other regions of NSW. The selection process took…
MASTERS swimmers in Coffs Harbour have had a great April, building nicely on their national rankings. On the weekend of 13 and 14 April, the NSW Masters long-course swimming championships were held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC). Coffs…
AFTER waiting eight long months to play footy again, Coffs Coast’s Aussie Rules juniors returned to action during the opening round of AFL North Coast’s junior season last weekend. This year sees a record 50 teams competing across seven competitions…
SOCIAL bowls Wednesday 24th April H Illingworth, K Elliott, J Kennedy, S Hancock def A McConachy, D Futcher, M Gudgeon, P Garner 28/10 C Treharne, P Poulton, R Crestani, J Brown def C Treharne, J Stirton, S Willis, B Fane…
OUR Club Minor Singles finals was played between Ardis Ellsmore and Jo Burgess, with Ardis just getting through, the final score being 25-21. The spectators, who were “sitting on the edge of their seat”, were treated to a wonderful game…
THE recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Tilligerry Community Association resulted in the formation of a new committee. During the meeting, attended by approximately 30 people, outgoing President Fran Corner was congratulated for her dedication to the Tilligerry community…
PORT STEPHENS’ ‘Smart Parking’ initiative, which started in Nelson Bay and became operational at Little Beach, Shoal Bay in mid-April, is soon to be rolled out in Fingal Bay. Under the scheme, residents and ratepayers can apply for a free…
PORT Stephens Council unanimously agreed to adopt the Shoal Bay Place Plan at its ordinary meeting on Tuesday 23 April 2024. The town’s Place Plan has been developed in partnership with local residents and business to guide future land use…
SAWTELL FC is gearing up for an exciting celebration of Female Football Week, running from May 3 to 12. With a remarkable 198 female players registered for the 2024 season, comprising 40 percent of the club’s total registrations, Sawtell is…