Coffs Coast News

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Mon, 10/07/2023 - 13:59

GYPSY Art Group members will again exhibit their unique arts and crafts at the Coffs Regional Botanic Garden from Monday July 10 until Friday July 14, from 10am until 3 pm, daily. The exhibition will feature the group’s wide range of pieces for viewing and sale including, painting, printing making, journals, collectables, fibre works, eco-printed...

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Mon, 10/07/2023 - 14:03

THERE’S one week to go to participate in the Heartstart Glenreagh postcard campaign. The postcards provide local residents with the opportunity to share their thoughts and feedback about how a community hub in the Orara Valley would work best. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...

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Mon, 10/07/2023 - 14:06

STANDING outside Coffs Harbour Health Campus next to the hospital car park pay machine on Monday 3 July, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the Minns Labor Government had broken its election pledge to provide free hospital parking at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, starting on 1 July 2023. Mr Singh said during the 2023...

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Mon, 10/07/2023 - 14:11

iPLAY Tenpin City hosted an opening night on Saturday 1 July in its new home in Coffs Harbour, which more than met their hopes for the venue. Themed, ‘The School’s Out Party’, iPlay Tenpin City welcomed families and friends for the celebration of bringing tenpin bowling back to Coffs. Advertise with News of The Area...

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Fri, 07/07/2023 - 06:48

WALKING is the subject of a Southern Cross University study that people on the Coffs Coast can participate in. The research team for the study is seeking participants for a free program that explores the physical and mental benefits of walking more. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business....

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Fri, 07/07/2023 - 06:28

MILLIE, a five year old Staffordshire bull terrier and her owner, Martin Young, who live in Boambee East, near Coffs Harbour, clock up thousands of kilometres a year, training dogs and competing locally and interstate. Last weekend, they were in Durack, Queensland, where DOGS Qld hosted the National titles in rally and obedience and the...

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Fri, 07/07/2023 - 06:31

MIX it Like a DJ is a free workshop facilitated by local, long-time DJ, DJ Dangerwaves, and hosted by Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga libraries during the school holidays. Bellingen Shire Council has secured the Regional Youth Winter Holiday Break grant, meaning the libraries will be putting on this unique event for free for teens. Advertise...

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Fri, 07/07/2023 - 06:33

INNOVATING in the tourism business, Christopher and Louise Wilson – founders of Old Mates Burgers in Coffs Harbour – are working on ways of collaborating and connecting with other local businesses for new experiences and discounts for the participants. In partnership with Brent and Belinda Watson, founders of Coffs Harbour Trike and Private Tours, the...

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Fri, 07/07/2023 - 06:37

LIFE-SAVING pacemaker implantation services are now available at Coffs Harbour hospital as a day surgery. A collaboration between Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, Coffs Harbour cardiologist Dr Austin May and the Mid North Coast Local Health District Board working together for two years has brought these pacemaker implantation services to Coffs Harbour Hospital. Advertise...

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Fri, 07/07/2023 - 06:40

DECISION day for fire ants is July 13. That’s when Australia’s agriculture ministers will be meeting face-to-face and fire ants will be on the agenda. 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 The last eradication plan dates...

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