WHEN Woolgoolga Main Beach was recently named the top beach on the Australian mainland in Tourism Australia’s official 2025 Best Australian Beaches list, artists at Woolgoolga Art Gallery (WAG) saw it as an opportunity to celebrate at their annual beach-side art show on Easter Saturday 19 April, 9am-2pm. “There’s no better way to celebrate our...
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ALMOST 100 people attended the Sawtell Cinema on Tuesday, 25 March, to watch “Big Deal” – a film about the role of money in Australian politics. The film is directed by Craig Reucassel, known for “The Chaser”, “The Checkout” and “The War on Waste”, and follows comedian, musician and parent Christiaan Van Vuuren, who discovers...
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THE Coalition has pledged $850,000 in funding to create a purpose-built tourism information facility for the Coffs Coast, if successful at May’s federal election. The new centre would be housed at the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)...
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NEW Zealander Grant “Axe” Rawlinson and Australian Luke Richmond have set a new record, rowing from Houhora in far north New Zealand to Coffs Harbour in 22 days, two hours and 40 minutes – knocking nine days off the previous record. Arriving in Coffs Harbour at 4.45pm on Friday 28 March, the men were escorted...
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COFFS Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) has announced the dates of its annual Showground Gallery Art Prize. The long-standing exhibition runs from Saturday 3 May to Wednesday 11 June, with entries from local and member artists now open until Friday 18 April. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business....
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LOCAL diver and underwater photographer Dr Mark Spencer spoke to an audience of 90 people at the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC) Coffs Harbour on Thursday night, 20 March. It was part of the centre’s Marine Discovery series, which is free and open to the public. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...
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GIINGANA Gumbaynggirr Freedom School (GGFS) has received a funding boost to support the construction of new classrooms. The BCU Bank grant will support the education of the first children to attend years seven and eight at the school. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us...
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GUEST speaker for the annual Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) pre-event dinner has been announced as Tom Patterson, who is Structures Lead for the company delivering the Coffs Harbour by-pass, Ferrovial Gamuda Joint Venture. The dinner takes place at the Seaview Tavern in Woolgoolga on Monday 7 April, the night before the inter-school challenge on...
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ACHIEVEMENT Awards have been presented to Coffs Coast seniors in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the community. The 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards provide an opportunity for MPs and communities to recognise the seniors that help make their community a diverse, active and inspiring place to live. Advertise with News of The...
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THE Coffs Coast Wellbeing Centre (CCWC) will open in a new central CBD location in July, accessibly situated on the ground floor of the CODA building on Vernon Street, opposite C.ex Coffs Harbour. The CCWC will replace the former Veterans’ Centre which has operated from the Legacy Op Shop on Scarba Street since 2013. Advertise...
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