DEAR News Of The Area, AS one of the larger LGAs in NSW, Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and our other nearby villages desperately need a representative on MidCoast Council to give us a voice. It is possible to make this…
DEAR News Of The Area, I write in regards to the dog problem on Jimmys Beach along The Boulevarde. This beach section has ‘dogs prohibited’ signage along the road but unfortunately people do not take any notice. Lately Jimmys Beach…
IT was a big year for Group 2 Rugby League. A premiership drought was broken, a wooden spooner turned their fortunes around, and a dominant side won the inaugural Women’s Tackle premiership. Here is how each club fared in 2024.…
BILL Latham has proudly represented his country at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The Coffs Coast Paralympian was a member of the Australian Rollers team that took on the world in the Wheelchair Basketball competition. The 34-year-old competed in…
COFFS Harbour Baseball Association’s teams will play for championships this weekend, contesting grand finals on Saturday afternoon at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park. Sawtell Dodgers will look to defend their A Grade championship after finishing as minor premiers, while…
COFFS Harbour is set to host its first ever AFLW game, as the Sydney Swans and Richmond Tigers clash this Saturday afternoon during Round 3 of the season. The Swans and Tigers will play for premiership points at the C.ex…
THE Northern Storm triumphed 2-1 over last year’s champions, Woolgoolga Wolves, in a pulsating Men’s Premier League Grand Final on Saturday, 7 September at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. Despite the Wolves’ dominance during the regular season, finishing thirteen points clear…
THURSDAY afternoon training was well attended with our volunteer trainers, George, Karen and Tasha passing on their skills and knowledge. Saturday morning saw games played from round 15 of our local draw, with a near perfect day for our players…
PORT Stephens AFL sensation Taylor Smith has fallen just short of a premiership medal in the 2024 Central Coast Hunter Black Diamond Cup series. The Tomaree High school girl stamped her mark with the Cardiff Hawks in last Saturday’s five…
THEY are the offspring of Nelson Bay Rugby Club legends but have carved their own niche for the Gropers in the Hunter Suburban Men’s top grade ranks. Established forward young guns Sam Rocher and Nathan McLeay are still smarting from…