Coffs Coast News

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Sun, 30/06/2024 - 09:03

THE Friends of the Botanic Garden and the Australian Plants Society will offer over 350 second hand books for sale in a fundraiser on Saturday 6 July. The fundraiser will take place in the Display Room in the garden entrance building from 10am to 3pm, with book prices starting at $1. Advertise with News of...

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Sun, 30/06/2024 - 09:02

THE team at Big W Park Beach Plaza is enthusiastically embracing the company’s latest ‘Heart Token’ fundraiser. Launched across NSW/ACT the fundraiser benefits the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation. 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 Partnering with...

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Sun, 30/06/2024 - 09:06

COFFS Harbour Bridge Club has donated $1,000 each to five local charities as part of its annual gift giving commitment. Each year the club committee selects local charities they believe would each benefit from a donation. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)...

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Sun, 30/06/2024 - 09:11

SINCE becoming the Member for Coffs Harbour in 2019, Gurmesh Singh has added Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Shadow Minister for Tourism and Shadow Minister for the North Coast to his responsibilities. Following a Nationals party meeting last Thursday, he has now landed the second-top job in his party. Advertise with News of The Area...

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Sun, 30/06/2024 - 09:08

THE Defib Hero Community Program in Coffs Harbour installed its first Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on Tuesday morning at the Bailey Centre. Further defibrillators were due to be installed throughout the week at Sawtell Commons, Park Beach Homebase and Coffs Harbour Yacht Club. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your...

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Fri, 28/06/2024 - 13:59

FOUR new probationary constables started duties in Coffs/Clarence Police District on Monday June 24 after a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy last week. The new recruits locally are Probationary Constables Phillips, Townsend, Barrington and Andrews. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –...

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Fri, 28/06/2024 - 14:03

A BUSKER extraordinaire has appeared in the Food Terrace at Coffs Central recently, playing the piano from midday on Mondays and Wednesdays. A piano teacher, tuner and local musical identity, 82-year-old Reuben Fox is playing with purpose. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –...

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Fri, 28/06/2024 - 14:14

GLAM rock music came to the mountains on Saturday night in a fun-filled fundraiser hosted by the Ulong Hall Committee. The ‘Mountain Rocky Horror Show’ event, a massive night of music and entertainment, was held in aid of raising funds for restoration and repairs to the Ulong BMX track. Advertise with News of The Area...

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Fri, 28/06/2024 - 14:11

TALLOWOOD Ventures shared an inspiring update on its progress to transform the historic rail corridor between Glenreagh and Ulong. Around 50 locals and district visitors gathered at Lowanna Railway Station on Saturday 22 June to hear from Tallowood Ventures chairman Wal Muir. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business....

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Sun, 23/06/2024 - 04:11

ALMOST the entire Karenni community of Coffs Harbour came together at the Jetty Foreshores in celebration of their National Day on Saturday 15 June. This year marks the 149th anniversary of Karenni National Day, typically observed annually on June 21, commemorating the date in 1875 when the British government recognised the Karenni state as a...

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