’On the couch’ with Jasminda
DEAR Jasminda, I have a new puppy and I recently took him to Puppy School. I feel as though the woman running it took an instant dislike to my dog. She said the breed was known to misbehave. When we…
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Letter to the Editor: Falsehood of community ownership
DEAR News Of The Area, I NOTE that in the last edition of NOTA there is a City of Coffs Harbour endorsed promotion to “Keep the Jetty Foreshores Public” with a link to Council’s website in which it refers to…
Woolgoolga High School wins state surfing title
WOOLGOOLGA High’s surfing team can boast a state title after the recent school championships in Coffs Harbour. Hamish Harrigan and Benji Lowen combined to win the Junior Boys competition at the 2024 NSW High School State Titles held at Macauleys…
Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club
THE final of the Ladies Club Fours was played last week with 2 strong teams competing. Congratulations to winners Shirley Willis and her team of Brenda Fane, Lyndy McLeod (now a major!) and Ann Worboys. Well done to Runners Up…
Letter to the Editor: Important point on nuclear language
DEAR News Of The Area, I’VE been reading the letters surrounding the nuclear energy debate, and one piece of misinformation often gets quoted. It was quoted again on 19 July. In attempting to dismiss claims that Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)…
Letter to the Editor: Heartfelt thanks
DEAR News Of The Area, WE would like to extend our gratitude to all those who assisted when my brother, John Knudsen, collapsed on Woopie Headland on the afternoon of Friday 12 July. Although resuscitation was not successful, we are…
Sawtell Panthers women one of the standout teams of 2024
THE Sawtell Panthers have been one of the Coffs Coast’s best sporting line-ups of 2024, dominating the inaugural season of the Group 2 Rugby League Women’s Tackle competition. The Panthers women have had a stellar season, going through undefeated with…
Hawks U15s face defeat to Muswellbrook in close encounter
THE Myall River Hawks U-15 girls tackle team played out a tight match against the Muswellbrook Rams at home on Myall Park on Saturday 28 July. The Hawks embarked on a sustained attack from the get-go. The first try of…
53 Cove Boulevarde, North Arm Cove is on the market with First National Real Estate Hawks Nest
53 Cove Boulevarde, North Arm Cove Price: $790,000 NESTLED within the serene enclave of North Arm Cove at the prestigious address of 53 Cove Boulevard, North Arm Cove this delightful three-bedroom brick abode presents an unmissable opportunity for discerning purchasers…
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
WILD winds saw Saturday’s round of the Short Course Championships cancelled mid-round. This event, which was the second round, will be rescheduled at a later date. Tuesday Ladies 2BBB Mumms on the Myall Event Round 2 Round 2 of the…