FOR those facing the uncertainty of a medical diagnosis, there are dedicated support groups in Port Stephens. Local groups exist to help support those facing breast cancer, dementia, diabetes, prostate cancer, Parkinson’s and more. Advertise with News of The Area…
MEMBERS of the community remain outraged over the permitted removal of koala habitat adjacent to a proposed aged care development on Fleet Street at Salamander Bay, with land clearing resuming at the site on January 15. The Development Application (DA)…
RAYMOND Terrace Fire and Rescue NSW is reminding the community to be vigilant for fire risks in our homes. “As we enter the cooler months of the year, it’s important for people to remember that the majority of house fires…
EMERGENCY services responded swiftly to distress calls reporting four rock fishers swept off the rocks at Fingal Bay at around 9:20am on Saturday. The incident unfolded as families and beachgoers enjoyed the surf and sand, emphasising the unpredictable and often…
EXTRACT from Newspaper Report April 2023:- “Di De La Cruz with Joan Griffin, Sue Wilson and Mary Buckley made it through to the Finals in the Club Pairs. Di and Joan were the winners on the day making it the…
COFFS Colts are the kings of Coffs T20 cricket after beating Sawtell Cricket Club by nine wickets to win Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s T20 Cup. Sawtell hosted this season’s T20 Cup grand final, with both sides qualifying for the…
DEAR News Of The Area, TO the Boambee senior citizen who tripped on the footpath (NOTA January 26). Dear Margaret, I hope you have patience. determination and dogmatic hats to put on in order to have your trip hazard fixed…
NEW research commissioned locally about Aussie workers’ holiday and relaxation habits has led to the formation of a new campaign aimed at increasing visitation to the region. The survey, commissioned by Coffs Harbour Airport in partnership with City of Coffs…
THE CanDo Cancer Trust has expressed heartfelt thanks to the Pink Silks Trust (PST) committee for a generous donation of $5,000, a significant contribution resulting from the 18th Pink Silks Ladies Charity Race Day held at Coffs Harbour Racing Club…
NATIONALS MP Paul Toole has called on State and Federal Governments to provide major safety upgrades to railway crossings across NSW, with affected Coffs Coast locals echoing his concerns. On Friday 2 February, the Federal Government released the National Level…