DEAR News Of The Area, THIS is my response to last week’s letter: “Where is the integrity and transparency?” Oh Bruce, where to start? Your opening paragraph actually opens the answer to its own question: “How can Caz Heise be…
THERE’S a lot happening across our region, and I’m pleased to share a few highlights with you. First up, the 2025–26 Coffs Coast Visitor Guide is out now! Whether you’re a local or a visitor, it’s full of great ideas…
FOR the third consecutive year, the Armidale School’s (TAS) Isabella Henderson was her team’s highest-placed competitor in the Coffs Coast Ocean Swims. She was among the more than 140 swimmers from TAS who once again made up almost half of…
COFFS Coast Legacy residents Ron and Robin Tracey celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on Monday 14 of April. Robin said the secret to their long-lasting relationship is to “always follow your heart, never sweat the small stuff and always make…
THE Woolgoolga District Orchid Society has collaborated with the local Plantations village in a fundraiser with a difference. As part of its research into the eating quality of meat, the University of New England Meat Science team runs meat tasting…
TRIPLE M Coffs Harbour’s breakfast show host Michael “Moffee” Moffett, has brewed an idea to raise funds for the Defib Hero program supported by the Pink Silks Trust. It started with him wanting to create a beer for the region.…
HEADSPACE Coffs Harbour hosted the Mental Health Commissioner of NSW Jennifer Black, and Deputy Commissioner Ian Heffernan, on Wednesday 2 April at their centre in Little Street. Headspace is a free and confidential service for young people aged 12 –…
THE free 2025-26 Coffs Coast Visitor Guide is out now, providing a handy list of things to see, do and enjoy for visitors and local residents alike. “The new and free Visitor Guide shines a light on everything from our…
WOMEN from many different cultures finally came together for International Women’s Day after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred delayed celebrations. Hosted in Coffs Harbour by Settlement Services International (SSI), the “Moving Forward Towards Change” event brought together regional women and girls from…
THE Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums band is short a piper or three and experiencing a deficit of drummers. The popular bagpipe and drum band has farewelled some young players who have left to pursue studies away from the Coffs…