Coffs Coast News

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Thu, 20/07/2023 - 14:46

FOUR new volunteer on-air announcers are preparing to take to the airwaves, having completed the 104.1 CHYFM on-air presenter workshop during the July school holidays. The course was developed by industry professionals with a wealth of experience in broadcasting and was specifically designed for high school students. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s...

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Thu, 20/07/2023 - 14:52

ENTERPRISE and Training Company (ETC), headquartered in Coffs Harbour, has appointed a new chief executive, Damon Munt, as Jenny Barnett retires from the post. “I’m really excited to be stepping into the role of CEO and leading the team that takes ETC into the future,” Mr Munt said. Advertise with News of The Area today....

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Thu, 20/07/2023 - 14:56

CITY of Coffs Harbour (CoCH) councillors carried a motion, five for and four against, to proceed to investigate acquiring land at Jetty Foreshores by commencing the process of compulsory acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act (Just Terms Compensation Act) 1991, to keep the land in public ownership. The motion was put forward by Cr Tony...

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Fri, 14/07/2023 - 08:24

PINS and Poking Sticks: Decoding dress in Shakespeare’s time is the title of the upcoming presentation by Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society Coffs Coast. Taking place on Monday 17 July at 6pm, the venue is the National Cartoon Gallery. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...

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Fri, 14/07/2023 - 08:27

LUKE Austin is a Coffs Coast local who gets involved and promotes the perspectives of young people from regional areas. Mr Austin was a member of the NSW Government’s Regional Youth Taskforce and, more recently, as an Horizon Scholar, contributed to the report ‘Listen up: Young people’s perspective on the future of Australian agriculture and...

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Fri, 14/07/2023 - 08:30

RECOGNITION they are contributing in ways that matter has recipients of The Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards 2023 feeling proud. These awards are the flagship event in the NAIDOC Week celebrations on Gumbaynggirr Country. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981...

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Fri, 14/07/2023 - 08:56

FEELING free of debt and in control of your financial choices? Need some advice about how to lead a life of comfort and prosperity now and in retirement? Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Nicole Martin...

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Fri, 14/07/2023 - 13:33

GREAT artistic accomplishment by two Indigenous creatives on the Coffs Coast has been recognised through a statewide scholarship program. Marley Morgan, who lives in Glenreagh and Bernard Kelly-Edwards, a Bellingen resident, were celebrated as finalists in the Façon Magazine and Greater Bank indigenous Storytellers scholarship. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...

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Fri, 14/07/2023 - 13:37

The Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) will host its annual fundraiser for the Coffs Harbour & Clarence CanDo Cancer Trust at 2pm on Sunday 16 July, at the Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery. One hundred percent of the proceeds generated by the event will go to help support CanDo’s activities. Advertise with News of The...

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Fri, 14/07/2023 - 13:41

PERSONAL stories have seeded the creation of artworks at the new exhibitions showing at Nexus Gallery, Bellingen. The official opening welcomes visitors at 2pm Sunday 16 July, with a month-long show closing on Friday 11 August. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)...

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