BECAUSE of the success of the ‘On the road, 65Plus workshop’ held earlier this month, Transport for NSW are offering another workshop on June 7. Julie Crocker, from Drivewise Training School, will again conduct a free road safety workshop to help people aged 65 or over make safer choices when driving, walking, using a mobility...
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THE new President of the Coffs City Probus Club, Jane Newell, has been speaking out about what the club offers, in a recent interview on Coffs Harbour community radio station, 2AIRFM. Hosting the interview, Ken Capps who is the recent past-President of Coffs City Probus, felt it would be a good opportunity to tell people...
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SAWTELL Public School (PS) is moving forward with building an outdoor Gumbaynggirr community cultural learning area in memory of Uncle Mark Flanders. “The Rotary Club Of Sawtell is proud to be supporting this project and to this end has donated $5,000 towards its construction,” Sawtell Rotarian Alan Freedman told News Of The Area. Advertise with...
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TREE-O Gallery in Raleigh is hosting two Featured Artists collections for its 13th Showcase exhibition with opening night to be held on Saturday 3 June, 4pm – 6pm. Doubling up as Tree-o Gallery’s 4th birthday, the trio behind Tree-o, founders Bim Morton, Trevor Oliver-King/Kingfisher Audio and Sarah Andersen, extend an invitation to the community to...
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THE Cronulla Sharks Captain’s Run Morning Tea was held on Friday 19 May at C.ex International Stadium in the lead up to the Sydney side’s Saturday matchup with the Newcastle Knights. Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce members and their guests met key Sharks managers, rubbed shoulders with Cronulla Sharks Hall of Fame legend Andrew Ettingshausen...
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SUSTAINABILITY is a major concern to many Coffs Coast residents, and the City of Coffs Harbour assists residents via its ‘Sustainable Living’ unit. One of the unit’s current initiatives is a workshop conducted by Marja Jacobsen and Joao Da Costa about syntropic farming. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your...
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BONVILLE-Boambee VIEW Club is urging the local community to give generously to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal this year, to support thousands of children and young people with their education. The education charity is aiming to raise $6.2 million nationally to give over 14,000 children across Australia access to its proven learning and mentoring programs....
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A BUZZY, busy day at Bunnings Coffs Harbour on Saturday 20 May saw local beekeepers from the Mid North Coast Amateur Beekeeping Club and the Coffs Harbour Branch of the Australian Native Bee Association mark World Bee Day with an interactive, educational stall. The beekeepers were invited to set up an informative display and engage...
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THE North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens in Coffs Harbour hosts its annual Open Day on Sunday 28 May. As part of a coordinated event with other botanic gardens around Australia, organised by the Botanic Gardens of Australia and New Zealand (BGANZ), the 2023 Open Day is themed ‘People and Plants that Inspire’. Advertise with News...
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EMERALD Beach Fair Committee is busy building a bumper program for the village’s annual family event taking place on Saturday 3 June at Fiddaman Road and Emerald Beach Reserve. “This year we are celebrating the resilience of a community, our multicultural connections and local history,” Sherrie Rutherford, Emerald Beach local and Chair of the Emerald...
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