MORE than 300 sandstone blocks have been installed along Atherton Drive Reserve at Urunga in a move to protect endangered shorebirds. Crown Lands in the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) commissioned the Soil Conservation Service to carry out the work, which cost $52,000. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...
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APPLICATIONS are open for funding under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said applications for grants of up to $3000 will be accepted until Wednesday, 27 November, but the program could close sooner if funds are exhausted. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...
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THE Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium of Music, affectionately known as “the Con”, is celebrating its 40th year. Dr Glen Hodges is its newly appointed Artistic Director and, like the Board, is proud of the Con’s rich history and remarkable achievements. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us....
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FOR more than 23 years, the remarkable ladies associated with the former Inner Wheel Club of Coffs Harbour have created and donated more than 2000 cushions for breast cancer patients at the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute (MNCCI). Breast Care Nurse Jane Kelly said the kidney-shaped cushions, carefully designed to fit under the arm, provided...
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ST VINCENT de Paul Society NSW has launched its new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at Pete’s Place in Coffs Harbour. This third RAP is a roadmap for the Society to support and build its connections with First Nations communities. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...
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HEALTHY North Coast’s (HNC) Community Wellbeing and Resilience (CWR) program has won the NSW Mental Health and Wellbeing category in the 2024 Resilient Australia Awards. Its entry was titled “Climate Ready North Coast: Elevating the community service sector” and showcased community-led, place-based initiatives to build health and wellbeing resilience in the face of increasing climate...
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THE twelfth C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival took place at Coffs Harbour Showground on Sunday. Records were broken at this year’s event, with more than 1,400 entrants from across the state taking to the course through the shady Coffs Creek and Botanic Gardens. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for...
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WOOLGOOLGA Art Gallery (WAG) is hosting a Diwali 2024 exhibition featuring works by local artists. Diwali is the “The Festival of Lights” and is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and other religions. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us –...
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THE Great Southern BioBlitz (GSBB) citizen science nature project is back and Coffs Harbour is looking to retain its place as one of the top regions in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2023, the area had the highest number of identified species uploaded to the iNaturalist app. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...
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TOORMINA Public School’s trivia team has done it again, winning the Rotary Club of Sawtell’s “famous” annual fundraiser. The Toormi Tropics were presented with the Highgrove Bathroom Cup for the highest scoring team as well as the third overall trivia prize. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message...
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