DEAR News Of The Area, WHILST letters to the paper are occasionally constructive, dealing in facts, one can be forgiven for thinking in the main they are from the bleeding hearts and tree huggers, the virtue signalers and climate warriors,…
THE St John Paul College Theatre is the venue for the launch of the Coffs Harbour Music Society’s exciting concert programme for 2024. The new venue has wonderful acoustics, raked seating, an intimate ambience, plenty of easy parking and flat…
SUPERINTENDENT Joanne Schultz, Commander at Coffs/Clarence Police District, has been awarded the Australian Police Medal. Superintendent Schultz joined the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) in 1988 at Kempsey, performing general duties. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
IN RECOGNITION of his significant service to the community through bushfire governance, research and mentoring roles, Korora resident Dr Grahame Douglas has been named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division. “The recognition is both…
EMERITUS Professor Gisela Kaplan has been recognised as an (Honorary) Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division for ‘significant service to science education through research into animal behaviour’. Professor Kaplan, who resides in Coffs Harbour, has…
ANTIQUES Roadshow fans are in for a treat when long term presenter Hilary Kay speaks in Coffs Harbour next week. An expert panellist, Ms Kay has been a regular face on the iconic British TV show for 45 years. Advertise…
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DEAR Jasminda, The local pest guy told us we have a rat infestation under the house. He put baits down and now, one week before our daughter’s birthday party, there’s a stench. What do we do? Maree and John R.…
DEAR News Of The Area, THIS is a letter of thanks to the team at Coffs Coast News Of The Area. Sometimes we take it for granted that we have a weekly local newspaper, but with local papers going out…
MACKSVILLE basketballer Clay Perkins has once again represented his state on the court. Perkins has been playing for the NSW team at the Ivor Burge Championship, a national championship for players with an intellectual disability underway this week at Ballarat.…