The Write Direction: ANZAC Reaction
ANZAC Day is truly Australia’s day of spiritual awareness and we all experience it in different ways. This year I did it from the couch but watched the full march in Sydney as shown on ABC TV. It never ceases…
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Letter to the Editor: Stop scaremongering over nuclear power
DEAR News Of The Area, THERE was some fear mongering but also genuine questions about nuclear energy in last week’s Opinion section. After 45 engineering years in power generation across the Hunter, now retired in the Port Stephens area, I…
Legal Hypothetical: Too young for a will?
DANIEL and Amy, in their twenties, purchased their first home a year ago and recently gave birth to their first child. Amy tries to talk to Daniel about their estate planning but Daniel is reluctant to discuss the matter. He…
Magnificent seven for North Coast Under 16s
NORTH Coast clinched three victories and secured two draws against Lake Macquarie City FC last Sunday at the Coffs Coast Synthetics. The under 16s scored a magnificent spate of unanswered goals, romping to a 7-0 victory. In an intense first…
Sawtell Bowls Results
NEW BOWLERS – Interested in Playing Lawn Bowls @Sawtell Bowls Club (Contact the Club 6653-1287 for Free Coaching and times to suit) Over 60s- Coffs Harbour District Social Bowling Club- Next Game on 13/5/24 at Sawtell 9am for 9.30am Card…
Letter to the Editor: Foreshores masterplan is in community’s best interest
DEAR News Of The Area, AS a dedicated member of our community, I firmly believe that the State-led Jetty masterplan is undeniably in our best interest. The recent community survey has echoed our collective desire for improvements at the jetty…
OPINION: Foreshores fix can offer tourism boost
DEAR News Of The Area, THE revitalisation of the Jetty Foreshores will provide the much needed boost to what was once the major economic driver of the Coffs Harbour economy, being tourism. It has been over 30 years since the…
Local surfers shine at Sawtell
THIRTY SIX local surfers showcased stellar performances last weekend in the NSW Junior Regional Series at Sawtell, with seventeen progressing towards the 2024 NSW State Titles set to be held on the Coffs Coast in July this year. Dan Heather,…
Courageous Northern Hawks do club proud against Wyong rivals
THEY may concede a wealth of top grade experience but Northern Hawks rugby league team continue to win the hearts of Newcastle Denton Engineering Cup enthusiasts with their courage on the field. It was a case of so close but…
Junior Gropers force their way into Nelson Bay Rugby top grade mens squad
THEY may have experienced a rocky start to their title defence but the future is still looking bright for the Nelson Bay Gropers Rugby Club. After bringing home premierships in the Men’s and Under 18 competitions last season, the much…