ESSENTIAL Energy crews recently commenced significant electricity maintenance work across Sandy Beach ahead of the peak summer period. With hotter temperatures predicted in the coming months, the electricity network can be placed under pressure as people try to stay cool. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us....
The post Essential Energy to undertake major works at Sandy Beach on Sunday 10 December appeared first on News Of The Area.
THE 184th anniversary of her great great grandfather’s birth, on 19 October, had North Bank Road resident Jenni McLennan (nee Tyson) poring over her Tyson family history. “We have four generations of Tyson males, all born and still living in the valley. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business....
The post Generations of Tysons in the Bellinger Valley appeared first on News Of The Area.
COFFS COAST fishers rallied in response to a call from OzFish Unlimited to join in a clean-up around Boambee Creek on Saturday 18 November. OzFish Unlimited is a recreational fishing conservation charity, working through its Keep it Clean partnership with the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Fisheries to do the dirty work caused by...
The post Recreational fishos join OzFish clean-up around Boambee Creek appeared first on News Of The Area.
SERVICE NSW’s Aboriginal Artwork Initiative has launched at the Coffs Harbour branch, the fourth out of ten Service Centres to participate. Established following staff and customer feedback, the initiative aims to strengthen engagement with and acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as make local service centres more welcoming for all people....
The post Gumnbaynggirr artwork features at Coffs Harbour Services NSW Centre appeared first on News Of The Area.
CUPS of tea and scones have done it again, with sales of food and beverage delights from Mary’s Tea House going straight towards buying medical equipment at Bellinger River Hospital. Just last week, the Bellingen Hospital Pink Auxiliary presented a $5,006 vital signs monitor to the Hospital with the latest funds raised from the café....
The post Bello UHA donate vital signs monitor to Bellinger River Hospital appeared first on News Of The Area.
THE Giving Tree is back at Big W Park Beach in the Plaza. From now until Christmas Eve, customers can place an unwrapped gift under the Giving Tree, each of which will go to families in the community who need it most. Big W has partnered with Good360 Australia to match all 177 stores with...
The post Pop your pressie under the Big W Giving Tree appeared first on News Of The Area.
THE 35th year of the Rotary Cartoon Awards were celebrated on Thursday 24 November at the National Cartoon Gallery, with cartoonist Peter Player taking out the Cartoon of the Year award from 201 entries. Mr Player’s winning entry, ‘Warm-Up’, features a streaker at a cricket match bending over touching his toes in a warm-up exercise...
The post Cartoon Awards winners announced at National Cartoon Gallery appeared first on News Of The Area.
FOR those needing somewhere to go when seeking support and connection this festive season, the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre’s (CHNC) doors are open. “The Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre is the place to go when you don’t know where to go in the lead-up to Christmas,” CHNC Coordinator Anna Joy told News Of The Area. Advertise...
The post Neighborhood Centre offering festive season support appeared first on News Of The Area.
OUTSTANDING Coffs/Clarence Police District personnel were recognised for their service at an annual commendation awards ceremony on Wednesday 15 November at C.ex Coffs Harbour. “The purpose of the awards is to recognise outstanding service, good conduct, meritorious actions and long service,” Coffs/Clarence PD Commander, Superintendent Joanne Schultz, told News Of The Area. Advertise with News...
The post Outstanding Police service recognised in Coffs Harbour appeared first on News Of The Area.
THE Saraton Theatre in Grafton will proudly bear a Blue Plaque recognising the achievement of the founders of the theatre, Ioannis (Jack) and Antonios (Tony) Notaras. One of fourteen new Blue Plaque recipients across NSW, the program highlights significant people and events which have contributed to the rich history of the state. Advertise with News...
The post Historic Saraton Theatre received Blue Plaque recognition appeared first on News Of The Area.