OVER the last couple of years I have been compiling information for a book in the form of photographs, research and interviews. The book, titled ‘Marsh Road’, which will be launched in October-November, tells an amazing story of a community…
BODYBOARD fever has gripped the Port Stephens region with record-equalling entries for the upcoming Box Fest 2024 carnival at Box Beach. Established and emerging bodyboarders from all over the country will test their skills at secluded Box Beach – located…
TIRELESS volunteers dedicating hours of their time to the United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) were thanked and rewarded for their work at the UHA NSW North Eastern Regional Forum on Monday 4 March. Dorrigo UHA hosted the highly anticipated meeting welcoming…
SIGNED, sealed and soon to be delivered – the City of Coffs Harbour has secured the rights to host the Touch Football National Youth Cup (NYC) for the next three years. The event – which attracts thousands of people in…
ORARA High Clontarf Academy students made an add-on to their regular physical training in support of Clean Up Australia Day. Joined by City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos, the boys donned gloves and picked up rubbish around Jetty Beach.…
ON MARCH 8, Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour awarded Graeme King with a National Medal for nearly three decades of commitment to the service. Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan presented the medal recognising Graeme’s outstanding 28 years of volunteer service keeping…
LITTLE Wings, a non-profit organisation that provides free flight and ground transport services for seriously ill children in rural and remote areas, chose Coffs Harbour for its first regional International Women’s Day lunch. Little Wings CEO Clare Pearson addressed gathered…
CONSTRUCTION on the long-awaited and anticipated ‘Whale Trail’ footpath for Woolgoolga is set to begin next week. The Whale Trail will connect the Woolgoolga Beach Reserve with the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s…
DEAR News Of The Area, I HAD my grandchildren come to visit over the Christmas holidays and decided to take them to the pool. What a shame. Expensive to get in. Only one lane was available to play and to…
CELEBRATING the 144th anniversary of the South Solitary Island lighthouse first operating, the Friends of South Solitary Island Lighthouse have combined with the City of Coffs Harbour to officially open and turn on the Chance Brothers ‘optic’ once more. Formerly…