COMMUNITY radio station 2Air FM held its AGM on 23 November at Coffs Harbour Racecourse with a new Committee of Management elected. The seven members are, president Michael Black, vice president Roger Cleary, secretary Peter Leonard, treasurer Margaret Black, and committee members Ian Hodges, David Langford and Garry Sambrook. Advertise with News of The Area...
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CHANGES have been proposed to the City of Coffs Harbour’s Code of Meeting Practice, with residents invited to provide feedback. At Council’s 14 November 2024 ordinary meeting, councillors resolved to put the draft Code of Meeting Practice on public exhibition. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us....
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THE Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums enjoyed a triumphant day at the recent Wauchope Highland Gathering, earning accolades and demonstrating their exceptional skill and dedication to the art of pipe band performance. The highlight of the day was the band’s recognition as the Most Popular Band. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...
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AFTER taking the City of Coffs Harbour’s finances from $9.5 million in the red to $15.7 million in the black, General Manager Natalia Cowley has resigned for reasons being kept under wraps. At the Council meeting on 28 November, Ms Cowley’s resignation was discussed by Councillors in a closed session. Advertise with News of The...
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THE region’s sporting fraternity is jumping for joy after the announcement of major funding for the Hockey Coffs Coast facility on Stadium Drive. On Tuesday, Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh and Mayor Nikki Williams attended the hockey centre to celebrate the awarding of $800,000 in NSW Government funding to upgrade the synthetic field. Advertise with...
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LIFE membership to the Fellowship of First Fleeters has been bestowed upon Robyn Condliffe, a member of the North Coast Chapter. Robyn is a beloved and well-respected member, and only the second person from the local chapter to be honoured in this way – the late Mary Kell OAM being the first. Advertise with News...
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ONE of Australia’s most prolific auto history authors will launch his latest book in Coffs Harbour this Saturday, 30 November, celebrating 76 years since the first Holden rolled off the production line. Racing Humpy Holdens is Joel Wakely’s sixth book on Australia’s motoring history and celebrates the marque’s first model, the 48-215 also known as...
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THE new-look Dorrigo Library was officially unveiled this week, with local booklovers celebrating the completion of a two-stage upgrade. The transformation of the library was made possible by generous support from the State Government through Public Library Infrastructure Grants. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...
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NOMINATIONS are invited from community members interested in becoming members of the advisory committee for the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Solitary Islands Marine Park extends north from Coffs Harbour to Sandon River along about 75 km of coastline. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us...
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THE idea of “heading north” derives from the era when Sydney surfers explored the potential of beaches along the coast to Queensland. For many, what started out as a surf trip eventuated into a full-blown relocation later coined a “seachange” by demographers. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business....
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