Coffs Coast News

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Fri, 15/11/2024 - 19:56

AN upcoming exhibition of the social and cultural history of surfing on the Mid North Coast is generating considerable interest. The Yarrila Arts and Museum initiative, “Swell Chasers: Surf Stories from the Mid North Coast”, will run from 23 November to 2 February. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your...

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Fri, 08/11/2024 - 20:00

BELLINGEN Shire Council has secured a renewable electricity supply agreement with Iberdrola Australia, extending through to the end of 2030. This agreement is part of a collaborative buyer’s group facilitating a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 13 regional councils in New South Wales. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your...

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Fri, 08/11/2024 - 20:05

MEMBERS of The Friends of the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden have given the thumbs up on a project to renew signage. With a budget of up to $220,000 from the Foundation Fund, the upgrade will be implemented over the next two to three years. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...

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Fri, 08/11/2024 - 15:47

THE Kerry Hines Memorial Bowls Day will see the green carpet rolled out on Sunday 10 November at Sawtell Bowls Club. The annual event is a fundraiser for the CanDo Cancer Trust. 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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Fri, 08/11/2024 - 20:03

THE Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies received high recognition at the United Hospital Auxiliaries Annual State Conference, which is now in its 91st year. They received the prestigious Honor Bell for the most money raised (gross) by a country auxiliary. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...

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Sun, 03/11/2024 - 07:07

OAK Tree Retirement Village held its annual Spring Fashion Parade with all proceeds raised going to the Pink Silks Trust charity. A total of $2,621 was raised in a short few hours of fashion, fun and laughter, which has been presented to Tanya Johnson, the Chair and founder of Pink Silks. Advertise with News of...

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Sun, 03/11/2024 - 07:10

WOOLGOOLGA Swimming Club members are frustrated about the poor state of their local swimming pool, the cost of lane hire and the limited opening times. It has also been unheated since the heat pump rusted out in 2021. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us...

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Sun, 03/11/2024 - 07:12

WOOLGOOLGA Rural Fire Brigade has notched up 75 years responding to bushfires, car accidents and general emergencies. Members, including the brigade’s founding captain Noel Bultitude OAM, were joined by surrounding brigades and other emergency services last Saturday to celebrate the anniversary. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message...

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Fri, 01/11/2024 - 13:27

A GROUP of Indigenous elders in Coffs Harbour are pushing back at State Government plans for the Jetty Foreshores. Gumbaynggirr elder Reg Craig, who represents the Garlambirla Guuyu-girrwaa Aboriginal Elders 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...

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Thu, 31/10/2024 - 06:57

THE Lions Club of Bellingen has launched one of its biggest fundraisers for the year; its popular Christmas cake stall and raffle. “We’ve got a goal of raising $100,000 to buy life-changing equipment for Bellingen hospital,” said Lions Club of Bellingen Treasurer Jim Forbes. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for...

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