LOCALS and visitors turned out in droves to be part of last weekend’s Summer Beach Hop in Coffs Harbour. Despite grey skies on both days, the city centre and Jetty Foreshores were full of fabulous classic cars, colourful dancers and iconic music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Advertise with News of The Area today....
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WALKERS frequenting Boambee Headland are relieved after the size of a fenced-off construction office area at the headland car park was significantly reduced. Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) contractors have set up shop to work on the Boambee Creek Bridge rail repairs and installation of a new pedestrian footbridge. Advertise with News of The Area...
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RECENT Budget Estimates discussions have revealed that current NSW Government plans for the revitalisation of the Jetty Foreshores include up to 250 residential dwellings and 200 short stay units being built in the precinct. On February 20 2024, both Greens MLC Sue Higginson and Liberal MLC Scott Farlow questioned Lands and Property Minister Stephen Kamper...
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SIGNED, sealed and soon to be delivered – the City of Coffs Harbour has secured the rights to host the Touch Football National Youth Cup (NYC) for the next three years. The event – which attracts thousands of people in players, families, spectators and officials – has long been held in Queensland. Advertise with News...
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TIRELESS volunteers dedicating hours of their time to the United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) were thanked and rewarded for their work at the UHA NSW North Eastern Regional Forum on Monday 4 March. Dorrigo UHA hosted the highly anticipated meeting welcoming more than 40 dedicated volunteers from across the region representing the almost-400 UHA volunteers serving...
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CELEBRATING the 144th anniversary of the South Solitary Island lighthouse first operating, the Friends of South Solitary Island Lighthouse have combined with the City of Coffs Harbour to officially open and turn on the Chance Brothers ‘optic’ once more. Formerly located on South Solitary Island, the historic optic will be lit on Friday March 15,...
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CONSTRUCTION on the long-awaited and anticipated ‘Whale Trail’ footpath for Woolgoolga is set to begin next week. The Whale Trail will connect the Woolgoolga Beach Reserve with the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk. 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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LITTLE Wings, a non-profit organisation that provides free flight and ground transport services for seriously ill children in rural and remote areas, chose Coffs Harbour for its first regional International Women’s Day lunch. Little Wings CEO Clare Pearson addressed gathered guests at Coffs Harbour Surf Club. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...
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ON MARCH 8, Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour awarded Graeme King with a National Medal for nearly three decades of commitment to the service. Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan presented the medal recognising Graeme’s outstanding 28 years of volunteer service keeping people safe on our waterways. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...
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ORARA High Clontarf Academy students made an add-on to their regular physical training in support of Clean Up Australia Day. Joined by City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Paul Amos, the boys donned gloves and picked up rubbish around Jetty Beach. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us....
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