DEAR News Of The Area, I’VE been reflecting on Australia Day. Its significance has increasingly become associated with colonization and invasion, particularly following the bicentennial celebration in 1988. I believe we should focus on celebrating what it means to be…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE upcoming Federal election campaign has (unofficially) begun and we can expect much verbiage over the next few months with slogans repeated ad nauseam. Slogans are used to cement in voters minds a simple expression…
DEAR News Of The Area, AS a fellow candidate for the seat of Cowper, I fully support the call from independent candidate, Caz Heise for a respectful, constructive campaign. That respect must start with some positive leadership from all candidates…
COFFS Harbour Yacht Club (CHYC) members have scored great results at the National Sabot Championships in Drummoyne. CHYC sent four junior sailors to this month’s titles. Finn Savage finished in the top ten and was fourth in Heat 5. Joel…
A CARNIVAL atmosphere engulfed the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club on Australia Day as 102 players hit the fairways for a three-round Ambrose event. The buzz of a live music ‘party hole’ and performances in the clubhouse added to the…
THE Wednesday Selected Triples attracted 24 players and the day’s spoils went to Tony Stokes, Ken Brown and Peter Fredericks. Stuart Flack, Michelle Fredericks and Neil Duffus were second and Deb Mann, Sharon Watts and Nerida Blackford third. Duffo was…
SATURDAY’S big field, good weather and a well manicured course resulted in enjoyable golf and low scores in the Harry Andrews sponsored Stableford. Michael Trisley finished early with a net 41, normally a winning score, only to be beaten on…
WITH just over two months until the Group 2 Rugby League season kicks off, clubs will have a great chance to prepare for the new season when the Coffs Harbour Comets host their annual Hoey Moey 9s Tournament. The pre-season…
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OUR weather bureau is predicting a La Niña event for our climate this year. They call it the “great rainmaker” as it increases the prospect of a soaking start to 2025 right across Australia. The opposite event is called El…