THE ‘Funkya at Unkya’ Markets were again popular on Sunday 27 August, and in a uniting act of support, Eungai Reserve Management were pleased to announce that all stall fees from the day will be diverted as a donation to…
ORGANISATION is well underway for the family friendly open day in support of the 2023 Stuarts Point Men’s Shed Motorcycle Show, to be held from 9am to 3pm on 9 September, which promises to be an eventful day boasting an…
MACKSVILLE Uniting Church will hold a Thanksgiving Service at 1.30pm on Saturday 14 October this year. “Since it is over two years until our church (formerly known as the Methodist Church) celebrates its centenary in Macksville, we have planned to…
THE time has finally arrived for the official opening of what has arguably been the Nambucca Valley’s most anticipated piece of infrastructure in a decade. The Watt Creek Cycleway, linking Macksville and Nambucca Heads along the Nambucca River, is almost…
A BAN on all fishing in the Nymboida River, Mann River and all its tributaries upstream of its junction with the Clarence River until the end of October is part of the rivers’ revival plans. Devastation caused by bushfires, then…
WITH retirement from working life providing free time, and with grown up children delivering grandchildren for inspiration, Coffs Harbour’s Del Hardy has assumed a nom de plume and put pen to paper, publishing her first book. Writing under the name…
TREASURES of Ageing is a series of three free workshops on Friday 8 September in Coffs Harbour as part of Women’s Health Week 2023, 4-8 September. This year’s theme is ‘Grow your knowledge’. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
THE Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has been coming under considerable scrutiny from the ‘No’ campaign for the Voice to Parliament. Last week, it took the very uncommon step of publicly refuting claims by ‘No’ campaigners, including Federal Opposition Leader Peter…
THE City of Coffs Harbour is seeking residents’ input to its Draft Tourism Strategy to help further enhance the region’s economy by focussing on strengthening the tourism sector, building resilience and discovering new opportunities. Natalia Cowley, the City of Coffs…
AFTER an incredible two years of fundraising, with a focus on solutions to the issue of homelessness, Coffs Coast Woman Of The Year Doris Rake is taking time to rest, refuel and recover. Having tirelessly advocated for night time accommodation…