A SPATE of wildlife rescues have been reported in and around the Stuarts Point area in recent weeks. On Thursday 4 January, while four-wheel-driving on the beach accessed via Grassy Heads Holiday Park, Briana Jimenez discovered a turtle, later nicknamed…
FREE holiday programs are up and running, now providing young people aged twelve to 24 with a range of interactive and fun activities. Blue Sky Community Services, through its Groundworks Youth and Family Hub, is running the sessions at Corindi…
THREE talented artists with three very different creative styles have forged a fruitful friendship that sees the trio exhibiting together. Noella Chelman, Beth Kelly and Robyn Lawrence’s upcoming show, entitled ‘Same But Different’ can be seen at the Nexus Community…
SEX Crimes Squad detectives have charged 29-year-old Hayden Carl Skinner following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault at an aged care home in Coffs Harbour. About 2.30am on Monday 1 January 2024, emergency services were called to an aged-care…
THE North Coast Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour is looking wonderful following recent rain, the perfect place to wander and relax. The gardens are also the place to view the Gypsy Art Group Summer Exhibition, chat to artists and participate…
THE conflict in Gaza has generated a range of opinions about what has happened, is happening and should happen since the October attack on Israel by Hamas and Israel’s actions thereafter. Across the planet, including in Israel, people are calling…
GROWING green fingered as you head into 2024? Park Plaza resident Peter Lewis, President of the Coffs Regional Community Gardens Association, told News Of The Area his main goal for the beginning of 2024 at the Combine Street community garden…
DEAR News Of The Area, It is good to see your article about the bollards in the 29/12/23 paper. I just like to add that we collected 120 signatures for the petition which asks for the removal of all bollards.…
THE tradition for a 65 year wedding anniversary may be blue sapphire, but Nambucca’s Alan and Heather Glass are not ones for formalities after all this time. On 24 January the couple will attend their local bowls club for dinner…
ON the evening of Thursday 25 January the Bowraville Central School will be the venue for the official presentation of National Celebration Day Awards. You are invited to join the Mayor, the National Celebration Day Committee, Councillors, award recipients and…