HISTORIC traditions will be celebrated at Timberfest next Saturday, 29 July, as the small village of Glenreagh opens its recreation grounds for one of the region’s most-popular community festivals. A first this year is the steam engine ‘whistle off’ with some traction engine vehicles moving around the festival area. Advertise with News of The Area...
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YOUTH Leading The World Coffs Harbour, an OzGREEN program, convened its 2023 congress at The Link, Toormina, on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 July, with delegates aged 12-25 years. Hosted by co-founder of OzGREEN, Sue Lennox AM, who founded YLTW, the two-day event connects young people locally and globally to help mobilise the next generation...
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SWITCHING its weekly free meal delivery to Pete’s Place, Coffs Harbour Lions Club set up a table and handed out 60 fresh filled rolls on Monday, 17 July, feeding a steady flow of people using the drop-in service. Chris and Rosemary Hansen, long-time and dedicated Coffs Harbour Lions members donated the rolls and prepped the...
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LAST weekend local musicians showcased their talent and passion at two open mic events, at the Coffs Hotel and the Golden Dog in Glenreagh. The vibrant music scene drew in crowds, creating an electric atmosphere throughout the weekend. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us...
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SEEKING salvation, Little Arrawarra Action Group members gathered outside Coffs Harbour City Council chambers before councillors met on Thursday 13 July. Vowing they would not be silenced, the group’s members told of threats, bullying and intimidation and what they described as ‘modern slavery’ at Arrawarra Holiday Park. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s...
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PARIS Knight, from Nana Glen, is one of six women enrolled in TAFE NSW’s Certificate III of heavy commercial vehicle mechanical technology at TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour’s campus. Female enrolments are increasing, edging into the 87-per-cent male dominated transport, postal and warehousing industries. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your...
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THE City of Coffs Harbour has committed to actively supporting establishment of a ‘Great Koala National Park’. It wants a seat at the negotiating table, will make submissions about future tourism, nature and cultural reports and provide community groups with relevant data to assist in optimum outcomes for the Coffs Harbour community. Advertise with News...
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LOW-COST carrier Bonza has cut its Coffs Harbour to Sunshine Coast route, citing lack of demand. Bonza launched the route three months ago, landing in Coffs Harbour from the Sunshine Coast for the first time on 20 April to much celebration in the city. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for...
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LOCALS can support the Camp Quality and NRMA fundraiser Camp Out at Darlington Park, Arrawarra, by joining in a family fun day on Saturday 29 July. There’s a full day’s of activities. 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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GET out your jingling bells and head along for a singsong as Coffs City Choir celebrates Christmas in July at Coffs Central on Saturday 29 July at 12 noon. You’ll find the choir on Level 1, near the food court. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us....
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