UMPIRING is an important role and the lifeblood of any sport. Coffs Harbour Cricket Umpires Association members came together to celebrate and reflect on Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s 2024/25 season. The end of season meeting was held at the…
AFTER a rain affected opening round and a week off for Easter, the AFL North Coast season resumes this weekend with Round 2 matches in Sawtell, Woolgoolga, and Port Macquarie. The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints face off in…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE Climate 200 warriors, Rob Keldoulis and Simon Holmes à Court go hand-in-glove. They share the same left-leaning, NIMBY, woke ideologies of the inner city elites. These are the very people who impose their superior…
HAVING first blown a whistle as an umpire 13 years ago, Bruce Alp is set to notch an incredible achievement this weekend when he umpires his 300th AFL North Coast match. At 67 years of age, the love of footy…
MATILDAS star Mary Fowler has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and is in a race against time to play in next year’s home Asian Cup. Manchester City had been hopeful the brilliant winger had avoided the dreaded injury, suffered…
DEAR News Of The Area, THIS is my response to last week’s letter: “Where is the integrity and transparency?” Oh Bruce, where to start? Your opening paragraph actually opens the answer to its own question: “How can Caz Heise be…
THERE’S a lot happening across our region, and I’m pleased to share a few highlights with you. First up, the 2025–26 Coffs Coast Visitor Guide is out now! Whether you’re a local or a visitor, it’s full of great ideas…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE international financial and security environment is the most dangerous it has been since World War II. Among other challenges, the next Federal Government will have to deal with two major bullies – Donald Trump…
COFFS Harbour District Cricket Association’s best players have been recognised, with the award winners announced for the 2024/25 Sixers Cricket League season. Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels won the Arch and Isobel Kay Memorial Trophy for the Club Championship. Sawtell Cricket…
DEAR News Of The Area, I THOUGHT our new mayor Nikki Williams stood for council as an independent. How is it she is constantly being seen in paid and unpaid advertising standing alongside the current Nationals Federal candidate in the…