THE Dorrigo branch of the United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) has celebrated a busy year of fundraising for the local hospital. In 2024, the hardworking volunteers donated $20,000 worth of medical equipment to the Dorrigo Multi-Purpose Service (MPS), including four Invisa beams, two hi-low beds, a Sara Stedy sit-to-stand aid, and a shower caddy. Advertise with...
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MID North Coast ceramicist group Coastal ClayMakers is celebrating clay, community and creativity with an open weekend at the CWA Hall, Bellingen. This weekend’s celebration, 23-24 November, is part of Australian Ceramics Open Studios and Bellingen Shire Arts Trail. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...
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THE upcoming Made with Love Christmas market will have special meaning this year for organiser Alison Paul. And not only because it supports local cancer patients by raising thousands of dollars for the CanDo Cancer Trust. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)...
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AN exhibition of work from TAFE photography students opens next Wednesday, 27 November. Called “PICS”, the end-of-year showcase features work by the Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging class at Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC). Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)...
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LORRAINE Kaemphel celebrated turning 100 by tap dancing; first in her dance class just days beforehand and then at her family party on the big day. The local centenarian attends three dance classes a week; one at the Julie Ross Dance Studios (JRDS) and two at the Marian Grove retirement home where she lives. Advertise...
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THE native stingless beehive installed at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary almost a year ago reached a significant milestone last week. Maintained by the Coffs Harbour branch of the Australian Native Bee Association (ANBA), the beehive was home to a healthy population of Tetragonula carbonaria bees, but had reached capacity. Advertise with News of The Area...
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THE donation of an innovative piece of equipment is set to revolutionise breast cancer surgery at Coffs Harbour Hospital. Acquiring the Magseed Localiser was made possible by a remarkable $94,000 donation from Coffs Harbour’s Pink Silks Perpetual Trust. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us...
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EARTH Matters by the Shard Sisters is an exhibition of ceramic works opening at Urunga Art Space on Tuesday 26 November. The five participating potters are hosting an Opening Night on Saturday between 5pm and 6.30pm to chat with people about the exhibited works or any clay-related questions. Advertise with News of The Area today....
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YEARS of volunteer hours spent on local Landcare sites were celebrated at Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) annual awards on Wednesday, 13 November. Around 80 volunteers gathered for BBQ brekkie at the North Coast Botanic Garden before settling down to the presentations. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business....
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COFFS Coast Family Care is running an intergenerational program that brings young and elderly together, creating meaningful bonds that benefit both generations. Celebrating the new initiative, residents from Marian Grove at Sawtell Catholic Care were entertained during Christmas festivities hosted by Coffs Coast Family Care. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...
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