DEAR News Of The Area, AS a constituent of an Australian democracy I believe I am entitled to an opinion. Recently the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, opened the cultural centre in Coffs Harbour. A majority of ratepayers objected to the…
DEAR News Of The Area, GROWING up in Australia in the 80s I was taught to fear and hate Aboriginal culture[s]. So I learnt to fear and hate the idea of the primitive, nomadic life of Aboriginal people. I was…
DEAR News Of The Area, WE have another worrisome fire season coming up, well, actually already here in some parts of the country. This is an appeal to smokers. Please, please don’t throw your cigarette butts out of the car.…
START your fundraising now for The Amazing Scavenger Hunt Scramble in support of Coffs Harbour Youth Community Radio 104.1 CHYFM. “We are launching The Amazing Scavenger Hunt Scramble now for those interested in being part of this event, with plenty…
DARWIN-BASED artist Alana Hunt has been announced as the winner of the STILL: National Still Life Award 2023. Announced at the exhibition’s opening event on Saturday 7 October at Coffs’ Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM), Alana Hunt’s winning work ‘……
AUSTRALIAN War Widows NSW (AWWNSW) has launched its annual fundraising campaigns, the Buy a Widow a Coffee Campaign and Lapel Pin Fundraiser, ahead of War Widows Day on Thursday 19 October. With one in five households connected to defence, this…
“INCREDIBLY rewarding” is how legendary local surfboard maker Mitchell Rae describes being inducted into the International Surfboard Builders’ Hall of Fame. “I am truly honoured,” Mitchell told News Of The Area. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
A MORNING tea was held recently to celebrate Pauline Cahill, a treasured member of QUOTA Pacific Coast who passed away in March 2023. QUOTA hosted the tea at Shearwater Lodge with members of the Board attending to share memories. Advertise…
“THE Bureau of Meteorology has declared that Australia is experiencing an El Niño weather event,” says Andrew Beswick, Director, City Infrastructure for the City Of Coffs Harbour. “We are anticipating hot and dry conditions over the coming months and some…
THE City of Coffs Harbour Council unanimously adopted the Coffs Harbour Movement and Place Strategy at its meeting on September 28. The strategy provides an action plan for the next 20 years to improve walking and cycling networks, bus services,…