ON a hot and balmy night, way back in August 1972, Neil Diamond celebrated one of his greatest triumphs when he performed ten sold out shows at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. He later released a double live album recording of those shows, titled ‘Hot August Night’, which went on to become one of...
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ON Friday 27 October, the Bailey Centre Liberty Service Station in Coffs Harbour will contribute ten cents per litre of fuel sold to support the Parkinson’s Coffs Harbour Nurses Fund. Local delivery firm PK Express Transport has also committed to contribute an additional seven cents per litre sold. Advertise with News of The Area today....
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MEMBERS of Korora VIEW Club are calling on the community to give generously this Anti-Poverty Week, which runs from 15-21 October, and sponsor a child through national children’s education charity The Smith Family. The focus of this Anti-Poverty Week is to end child poverty in Australia. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...
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ALEXIS O’Brien, a twelve-year-old Coffs Harbour martial arts champion, returned from the QLD State Championship Title Karate event in September with five first place State Title trophies along with an ‘Outstanding Athlete’ trophy for winning performances throughout the weekend’s competitions. With this success under her belt, she’s heading confidently into her next competition. Alexis will...
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HUNGRY people in Coffs Harbour filled their tummies on October’s Labour Day public holiday, a day traditionally uncatered to the hungry. Feeding those who do not have access to food kitchens on public holidays is a new venture for Coffs Harbour Lions Club whose members are keen to stave off starvation for the vulnerable around...
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IT’S MACRO Muster time and the organising environmental charity, OzGREEN, is inviting residents to participate. The citizen science event in Bellingen takes place on Friday 20 October from 4:00pm until 6:30pm, followed by a free community dinner. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –...
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THE Men’s Health Education Rural Van (MHERV) is back on the Coffs Coast providing free basic health screening. It will be in Sawtell in First Avenue on Friday 13 October and at Bunnings Coffs Harbour on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 October from 9:30am until 3:30pm. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...
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A MORNING tea was held recently to celebrate Pauline Cahill, a treasured member of QUOTA Pacific Coast who passed away in March 2023. QUOTA hosted the tea at Shearwater Lodge with members of the Board attending to share memories. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...
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“INCREDIBLY rewarding” is how legendary local surfboard maker Mitchell Rae describes being inducted into the International Surfboard Builders’ Hall of Fame. “I am truly honoured,” Mitchell told News Of The Area. 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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DARWIN-BASED artist Alana Hunt has been announced as the winner of the STILL: National Still Life Award 2023. Announced at the exhibition’s opening event on Saturday 7 October at Coffs’ Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM), Alana Hunt’s winning work ‘… and fled swiftly (i and ii) 2022’ is a photographic digital print awarded the prize...
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