THE State Government has announced the creation of a $250 million Drought Ready and Resilient Fund (DRRF). This Fund will allow eligible primary producers to apply for low interest loans of up to $250,000 to fund a broad range of operational products, activities and services to prepare and respond to the impacts of drought. Advertise...
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A GRASSROOTS crowdfunding initiative to protect native forests has taken off, reaching $10,000 in four weeks. Started by Jonathan Cassell, a City of Coffs Harbour Councillor, the fund has received immediate widespread community support. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882....
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JUBILANT and exhausted, Oak Tree Retirement Village Coffs Harbour Manager Michelle Oxley emerged from the group’s first public event with a cheque for $1400 raised for its chosen charity, the Pink Silks Trust. Michelle made the presentation to Pink Silks Trust Chair and co-founder Tanya Johnson OAM on Friday 10 November after the September Spring...
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THE Nana Glen Lizards successfully chased down a formidable target of 189 runs to emerge victorious against the Northern Districts Rebels with a final score of 192 for 7 wickets after 36.4 overs in the Coffs Harbour District First Grade competition. Nana Glen Vice Captain Matt Giri played a pivotal role in leading the charge...
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ARTISTS in the Garden (AITG) is taking a break as the directors review the event format. A free and inclusive art experience, with all forms of artistic expression welcomed, AITG has been enthusiastically supported by the community since its inception. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us....
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THE Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB) is back for its fourth year, with the local region gearing up to make the most of this citizen science flora, fauna, fish and fungi data recording project. The goal is to encourage awareness and engagement amongst individuals, groups and government in our environment. Advertise with News of The Area...
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TWO photographers from Coffs Harbour have been named as finalists in the Your Health Link National Photographic Competition. More than 900 entries from across Australia have been narrowed down to a strong field of finalists across four categories: high school, primary, mobile and open. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for...
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CHEERS of “Hear! Hear!” emanated out from those gathered at the annual Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare Awards last week, with many dedicated volunteers recognised for their multi-layered work for various Landcare groups. Almost 80 members and visitors attended the presentation at the North Coast Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour on Thursday 9 November. Advertise with...
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A FABULOUS Melbourne Cup lunch in support of Legacy took place at the delightful, ocean-view Rattle Restaurant, Emerald Beach on cup day. A splendid gathering of smartly turned-out Coffs Coast folks were treated to a gourmet Rattle platter menu, including delicious seafood and drinks, sophisticated musical entertainment by River Williams and Marty Robinson, and a...
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THE first of its kind to be held in Coffs Harbour, Saturday’s International Food and Dance Festival well and truly lived up to the hype. With a theme of ‘A bright light in a worried world’, 240 locals and their children filled the Cavanbah Hall on Saturday 11 November to watch dancing and music performances...
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