FAMILY FIRST leader Lyle Shelton announced 100 new candidates and unveiled his policy platform for the upcoming Federal election at a meeting in Coffs Harbour last week. The party is campaigning on four main platforms: lower prices for energy through…
WITH deer breeding season fast approaching, the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions is reminding communities of the heightened risk of feral deer on the road as well as increased activity and damage across Australia’s landscapes, including in suburban streets. Dr…
RESIDENTS of the Nambucca Valley are encouraged by ex-service organisations and community groups to attend ANZAC Day services across the region to honour the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of our servicemen and women. Whether at a dawn service, community…
SHOPPERS may have noticed the Anglican Parish of the Nambucca Valley holding street stalls throughout the district, focused primarily on awareness about domestic and family violence. These casual occasions are a lead up to a free community event featuring Reverend…
VALLA student Alexia Smith has attained a distinction with a score of 99 percent on a Certificate of Music (C-Mus) in Contemporary Vocal with the Australian Guild of Music (AGMS). The year 10 student from St John Paul College in…
THE Fusion Party has selected Geoffrey Marlow as its candidate for Cowper in the Federal Election. The party was formed in 2021 through an amalgamation of the Science Party, Pirate Party, Secular Party, Vote Planet, and Climate Change Justice Party.…
DELEGATES from around the world are expected in Coffs Harbour when the Australian Children’s Content Summit returns for a third year. The expanded summit will now run across four days, from 25-28 August, at Pacific Bay Resort. Advertise with News…
IT has been another big week of campaigning in the seat of Cowper, with multiple funding and policy announcements. On Monday, the National Party promised to provide $300,000 to Coffs Harbour youth sporting program RISE if the Coalition is successful…
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2025 Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards which will be presented during NAIDOC Week on 7 July. The awards have been running since 1998 and commemorate Aunty Grace, who worked tirelessly for her community…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE international financial and security environment is the most dangerous it has been since World War II. Among other challenges, the next Federal Government will have to deal with two major bullies – Donald Trump…