Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club
TUESDAY 17 October. The game of the day on Tuesday 17 October at Safety Beach golf course was President V Captain and President Leanne Clark and her team won the day. The wind was still causing a bit of grief…
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North Coast Boxing Report
COFFS Harbour Super Heavyweight amateur boxer Josh Sykes, representing Zion Boxing Club, had an excellent unanimous points win over Grafton man-mountain Will Peachy who weighed in at 154kg. Josh Sykes clearly won every round but the young 20 year old…
26 Linden Avenue, Toormina is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast
26 Linden Avenue, Toormina Price: $849,000 5 Bed, 4 Bath, 2 Car Land size: 726.4 sqm STEP into this potential filled 1980s two-story brick veneer home, complemented by a classic brick and tile construction that harks back to an era…
Nine-year-old Karangi surfer scores perfect ten at Naru Surf Gathering in Coffs Harbour
NINE-year-old Naala Wright scored a perfect ten on a wave at the Naru Surf Gathering held recently in Coffs Harbour. Naala’s Indigenous language name is Nganggulaawan, which means ‘Evening Star’, and she is from Yaegl country, living in Karangi. Her…
9 Martin Circuit, Tea Gardens is on the market with CENTURY 21 Coastal Properties
9 Martin Circuit, Tea Gardens Price: $789,000 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms/2 garages/694 sqm THIS wonderful home in the Dunshea Estate is well positioned with a great flow. This Estate is quiet, mature and perfectly positioned just a short walk to the…
Blow the whistle: The Write Direction by John Blackbourn
ONE of the elements in life that I find difficult to understand is the treatment our society delivers to whistleblowers. Generally, whistleblowers are citizens who are so affronted by the corruption they have seen swept under the carpet by those…
OPINION: Dire situation for Myall River and Lakes
DEAR News Of The Area, THOMAS O’Keefe’s frontpage story last week definitely illustrates the dire situation this community is facing in the lack of direct action from our leaders. The sand build up from Corrie to Tea Gardens is increasing…
Wednesday Morning Craft Group receives appreciation from women’s refuge operator
SEVERAL local charity groups were thanked for their years of selfless effort on Wednesday, 18 October, as they were presented with Certificates of Appreciation by Nova For Women and Children. Based in Newcastle, Nova’s stated purpose is “to prevent or…
Local couples enjoy the country at Trundle ABBA Festival
CARAVAN couples from Tea Gardens took a chance on the Trundle ABBA Festival, out in central-western NSW last week. Perhaps the least likely place to see a concert devoted to the legendary Swedish pop group, nonetheless, ABBA dancing queens (and…
Tea Gardens Slipway receives new outdoor defibrillator
A LIFE-SAVING Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED) has been installed at the Tea Gardens Slipway, providing the public with another vital tool that could make all the difference. The highly visible AED is housed in a weather-proof casing, mounted on the…