HIGH Street will be closed for the Bowraville Christmas Festival on December 15, with locals hopeful the event will reignite the passion and togetherness that used to be the hallmarks of the town’s Christmas events in years past. Last century,…
IN a celebration of creativity, perseverance and the power of art, the Art with Heart group, composed of talented artists with disabilities, is set to unveil their latest exhibition, ‘Freedom’, at the Phoenix Gallery in Bowraville, opening on Saturday 9…
VALLEY Performing Arts Centre (VPAC) will open the doors on its 40th annual end of year concert this weekend. Allison Launt began her own dance studio in Nambucca Heads in 1984 under the name of Allison Launt Dancers. Advertise with…
TARA has just purchased her dream family property. She now wants to install a basketball court for the kids. Tara calls a local concrete landscaper to see if they can convert an old tank foundation into a court. Brad from…
“ABSOLUTELY poor show DVA.” This is how Trevor Williams, an advocate for issues affecting veterans and war widows, describes the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ recent handling of the Veterans Home Care (VHC) service. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
Address: 44 Driftwood Court, Coffs Harbour Price: $799,000 Beds: 3, Bath: 1, Car: 1 Open for Inspection: Saturday 9 December 2023, 12.00 – 12.30pm WELCOME to this stunning two-storey, three-bedroom home perfectly situated in the highly sought-after suburb of Diggers…
DEAR News Of The Area, IN the past month, The House of Representatives in Canberra has found time to reflect on the work of Garry Nehl, with an official minute’s silence. But Coffs Harbour and the citizens of the electorate…
DEAR News Of The Area, RECENT news highlighting the purported dangers to the Boambee Creek Estuary due to the presence of certain chemicals in its mangrove areas raises alarms that might be unwarranted. While concerns for environmental health are valid,…
IT will be easier for people suffering from certain skin conditions to access prescription medicines in 2024, as part of an ongoing pharmacy prescribing trial. It marks the next phase of the trial which sees participating pharmacists authorised to supply…
ESSENTIAL Energy crews recently commenced significant electricity maintenance work across Sandy Beach ahead of the peak summer period. With hotter temperatures predicted in the coming months, the electricity network can be placed under pressure as people try to stay cool.…