Coffs Coast News

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Fri, 23/08/2024 - 07:14

TWO Melbourne comedians who have worked together for over 30 years performed to a very happy Coffs audience at the Jetty Theatre. “We are so well looked after at this theatre,” Brad Oakes told the News Of The Area. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...

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Fri, 23/08/2024 - 07:29

TAKING an ocean dip on Daffodil Day was how a group of women from Coffs Memorial Pool’s Aquafit group showed their support for cancer research. Following the success of their first foray into winter waters last year, the women again joined the fundraising efforts of fitness instructor Simone Saunders. Advertise with News of The Area...

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Wed, 21/08/2024 - 00:09

COFFS Coast Wildlife Sanctuary manager Tiga Cross has been named Outstanding Young Tourism Business Leader at the North Coast Tourism Awards. “[This win] not only highlights the direction we’re heading in but also solidifies our reputation as a leading force in wildlife conservation and eco-tourism on the North Coast and beyond,” Tiga told News Of...

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Tue, 20/08/2024 - 23:34

COFFS Harbour Daybreak Rotary Club has launched Rymarine 2024, a program offering a unique four-day marine experience for young people in and around Coffs Harbour. “The participants, usually fifteen to sixteen years of age, are given an opportunity to learn more about marine science at the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs, one of the...

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Sun, 18/08/2024 - 05:49

COFFS couple Rob and Margaret Chapman have donated two new pieces of equipment to Coffs Harbour Health Campus (CHHC). Longstanding benefactors of CHHC, the Chapmans donated a vital signs monitor valued at $4551.53 to the Renal Unit and $11,440 for an ECG machine for radiotherapy patients at Mid North Coast Cancer Institute (MNCCI). Advertise with...

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Sun, 18/08/2024 - 05:52

EMERALD Beach Fair Committee has received $29,632 in funding to build a pavilion at Emerald Beach Reserve. The NSW Community Building Partnership grant will pay for a purpose-built community pavilion in which to gather, meet and play. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –...

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Sun, 18/08/2024 - 06:02

TELEVISION personality and co-host of The Block Shelley Craft, joined Dr Lisa Beecham in Coffs Harbour as part of an initiative to bring health education to regional communities. The Healthy Ageing Roadshow is a partnership between GSK Australia and the Country Women’s Association (CWA). Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for...

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Sun, 18/08/2024 - 06:04

A HUMPBACK whale has been safely disentangled from commercial fishing gear, just off Coffs Harbour. The team effort on 7 August involved the community, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), the NSW Water Police Marine Area Command, Jetty Dive Centre and ORRCA volunteers. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for...

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Sun, 18/08/2024 - 06:06

THE City of Coffs Harbour’s Environment Levy is funding four environmental projects by Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL). “The projects will help to reduce the impact of weeds not only on our Landcare sites but also allow for more sensitive maintenance of parts of the coastal walk on five headlands, many of which contain endangered...

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Sun, 18/08/2024 - 06:08

THE Little Wings Return And Earn “Fuel Our Planes” program has welcomed two new participants. Mary Help Of Christians Primary School in Toormina and Coffs Harbour Country Women’s Association (CWA) have received their recycling bins to start collecting 10-cent cans and bottles. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business....

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