THE Korora Lagoons were formed when an unnamed creek was modified with weirs in the 1960s to irrigate adjoining banana plantations. Neighbouring landowners are concerned that the lagoons are now choked with noxious weeds and that the City of Coffs…
GREGORY makes a will at the age of 80 years, leaving the contents of his garage and his motor vehicle to his son, David. He leaves the rest of his substantial estate to his daughter, Penny, and appoints her as…
AN exciting opportunity is coming up for anyone who has an interest in the performing arts as the Bowraville Theatre is holding a Volunteer Open Day on Sunday 11 June 2023. This event is designed to attract volunteers of all…
‘HOME WORKS’, an exhibition of ceramics and paintings by local artist Sally Hook, opens at the Phoenix Galley on Saturday June 3 at 11am. Arriving in the Nambucca Valley back in 1978, Sally and her partner Dirk made a home…
AT about 10.30am on Friday 26 May 2023, emergency services were called to the northbound lanes of the M1 at Eungai Rail following reports of a single-vehicle crash. For reasons still under investigation, a silver Ford Everest left the western…
WITH winter temperatures falling and the cost of living escalating, our local charity op shops are once again calling for volunteers to help out in their retail stores. Margaret, a dedicated volunteer at the Macksville Salvos Store, told NOTA, “Our…
MOTORCYCLE enthusiasts should get ready for an adrenaline-filled extravaganza as the Motorcycle Show ‘N’ Shine descends upon the Nambucca Bowls Club on Sunday, 4 June 2023, from 10 am till 2 pm. This thrilling event promises a feast for the…
INJURIES to the hand and upper limbs caused by workplace hazards are the focus of Hand Therapy Week 2023 from Monday 5 to Sunday 11 June. The annual awareness initiative, run by the Australian Hand Therapy Association, cites hazards to…
GURMESH Singh gave a speech last week in Parliament outlining some of the highlights of his first term as the State Member for Coffs Harbour. “It is the first time, post-election, I’ve had the opportunity to speak that wasn’t related…
FRIENDS of the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden are asking readers of News Of The Area to help them name their electric buggies, now they have two. Rather than being called ‘the old one’ or ‘the big one’, with the…