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Coffs Karenni community celebrates Deeku festival

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Fri, 04/10/2024 - 20:00

ALMOST the entire Karenni community of Coffs Harbour gathered at the Cavanbah Hall on Saturday, 21 September, to celebrate the Deeku festival. This long-standing tradition celebrates the story of how different tribes in the Karenni State united to revolt against their persecutors in Burma (now Myanmar). Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...

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U.S. Media’s Doublespeak: Israelis Live in “Densely Populated Areas,” Palestinians Are “Human Shields”

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Fri, 04/10/2024 - 20:00

But Palestinians in densely populated Gaza are all Hamas’s “human shields” — letting Israel deflect the blame for civilian deaths.

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Local health staff finalists in 2024 NSW Health Awards

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Fri, 04/10/2024 - 19:58

TWO programs driven by staff at Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) have been named finalists for the 2024 NSW Health Awards. Now in their 26th year, the awards acknowledge the personalised, sustainable, and digitally enabled programs that contribute to the wellbeing of patients and the community. Advertise with News of The Area today....

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Keeping dogs away from endangered species nests

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Fri, 04/10/2024 - 19:56

SAWTELLIANS are urged to be vigilant when walking with or where there are dogs, to protect nesting endangered and threatened shorebirds. There are currently a number of Pied and Sooty Oyster Catcher pairs nesting on eggs at “Southies” on the Bongil sand spit. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your...

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Surfers complete daring rescue at Dammerel Headland

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Fri, 04/10/2024 - 19:55

AN incident at Dammerel Headland, Emerald Beach on Sunday, 22 September has provided a stark reminder of the paramount importance of water safety. Two teenagers were rock jumping off the cliff at a popular fishing spot known as the ‘Jew-Hole’ when one got into considerable difficulty, having been washed up and dragged around on the...

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Clear view of comet over Coffs

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Fri, 04/10/2024 - 19:42

A CLEAR early morning on Tuesday provided incredible views of Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) as it passed over Coffs Harbour. Local photographer Steve Young captured images of the comet around 4.30am from the lookout above the Marine Rescue building. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...

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i might do some baby carrots later with the boys. yeah me and the crew might get together and straight-up crush a bag of baby carrots

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Fri, 04/10/2024 - 17:00
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‘Fantastic vibe’ at Urunga’s Spring Fiesta

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Fri, 04/10/2024 - 12:43

URUNGA Spring Fiesta was a huge success with over 4000 people taking part across the afternoon and evening. “The day was perfect, with clear skies and just enough breeze to keep you cool in the sun,” organiser Ahva Dub from UMBL Music told News Of The Area. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s...

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Orchids in the limelight at annual show and workshop

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Fri, 04/10/2024 - 12:38

IT’S all about orchids in Woolgoolga this weekend where the district’s Orchid Society is staging its annual Spring Show. The event has been expanded this year to include a workshop, and will feature new orchid societies, team members and displays. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us....

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Woolgoolga Performing Arts Studio performs famous music from ‘Lin & Lloyd’

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Fri, 04/10/2024 - 12:35

WOOLGOOLGA Performing Arts Studio’s (WPAS) mixtape performance series continues with the “Lin & Lloyd” show featuring the famous songs and music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Many of the songs are from contemporary theatre and movies, such as Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” and Miranda’s “Hamilton”, both of which have become cultural...

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A five-minute scroll

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Fri, 04/10/2024 - 10:06
Al Jazeera has produced a documentary of graphic war crimes, academic Seyed Mohammad Marandi receives death threats after setting Sky News straight, reports that Hezbollah had agreed to a ceasefire before Nasrallah assassination, Jayson Gillham takes a stand against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and more war crimes. Our five-minute scroll on X. Al Jazeera documentary Continue reading »