Coffs Coast

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Sun, 09/02/2025 - 14:17

CWA Coffs Harbour branch has donated almost $1300 to the Love Your Sister foundation from its traditional Christmas Markets in December. The two-day sale was stacked with homemade produce and hand-crafted goods. “It was a busy time for events and activities in Coffs, with our sale taking place on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December,...

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Wed, 05/02/2025 - 09:28

A CHANGE in Crown land management of the Coffs Harbour racecourse has left some involved in the industry questioning the future of racing in Coffs Harbour and potentially facing big financial losses. Under the change, Racing NSW has taken over the Crown land management of the site. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s...

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Wed, 05/02/2025 - 09:31

*Warning: This article discusses suicide and self-harm. “DON’T hold back” was the resounding theme when around 80 people from over 25 services, government-funded programs, and the wider community, attended a suicide prevention event in Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)...

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Wed, 05/02/2025 - 06:52

COFFS Coast residents can nominate an outstanding older person in our community for the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the festival...

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Sun, 02/02/2025 - 18:09

BELLINGEN Shire’s 2025 Community Awards, recognising individuals and groups who have enhanced the local government area, were presented at a ceremony at Bellingen Memorial Hall on Thursday, 23 January. A Welcome to Country from Honey Cairns and a dance performance by The Budaabang Bari Dance Group began the evening. Advertise with News of The Area...

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Sun, 02/02/2025 - 15:28

COFFS Harbour branch of the Australian Plants Society (APS) has organised a walk in honour of the late Frank Kennedy, a carer of the natural environment in and around Coffs Harbour. Mr Kennedy passed away in November 2024 at Mater Christi Aged Care, aged 80. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...

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Sun, 02/02/2025 - 18:02

SUNDAY 6 April will see people of all ages plunge into the ocean to freestyle, breast-stroke or doggy paddle around the Jetty in the 2025 Coffs Harbour Ocean Swims. For nearly three decades, the swimming event has grown from a local gathering of swimmers to one of the region’s most anticipated events. Advertise with News...

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Sun, 02/02/2025 - 17:00

PREPARATIONS for the Dorrigo Rotary Dahlia Ball began in December and are full steam ahead. Inspired by the success of the Dorrigo Rotary Mother’s Day Ball and Dahlia Day, the event will take place on Saturday 8 February at 6.30pm in the Dorrigo Community Hall. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...

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Sun, 02/02/2025 - 18:10

MEMBERS of the community can now have their say on the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk, with the environmental review of the project now available online. The $22 million project involves a proposed multi-day walk that will connect visitors to Gumbaynggirr Country and the wonders of Gondwana rainforests. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s...

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Sun, 02/02/2025 - 05:30

AUSTRALIAN regional centres, including Coffs Harbour, are benefiting from stronger business investment growth than capital cities, according to new business lending data from Westpac. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Westpac lending to businesses in regional...

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