VIEW NSW members have celebrated the 65th anniversary of the club’s founding during an afternoon tea hosted by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley AC KC. VIEW stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women and is a national organisation and support network bringing women together to enjoy social activities and develop skills. Advertise with News...
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WITH the Federal Election imminent, candidates for the Lower House seat of Page are preparing their campaigns. Kevin Hogan has been the sitting Member for The Nationals since 2013. 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 He...
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FOUR teams from Coffs Harbour have been accepted to compete in the twelfth Outback Air Race, taking off in September 2025. First held in 1996, it takes place every three years and is now an event of significance in the aviation community. This year’s race was fully subscribed within a day of release. Advertise with...
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COFFS Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) held its annual Mad Hatters Tea Party at the Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery, raising over $600 for the CanDo Cancer Trust. “It was a great afternoon of fun and fundraising,” CHCAG President Sue Roberts told News Of The Area. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...
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CITY of Coffs Harbour Council has appointed six community members to the Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee. The committee is a conduit between the Council and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and plays an integral role in the annual Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Development Awards. At its meeting on 13 March 2025, Council...
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WATCHOUT Training and Traffic Control (WTTC) has workers stationed on Waterfall Way due to land slips from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The traffic controllers said the residents of Dorrigo have been generous and helpful, which has made being on duty in the wet and windy conditions a “breeze”. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s...
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THE City of Coffs Harbour is being proactive in improving public safety at local beaches by applying for funding for shark bite kits. Councillor Jonathan Cassell moved a motion at the 13 March Council meeting to direct the City to write to the NSW Agriculture Minister requesting funding and collaboration to install the kits at...
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A MASS flood rescue readiness exercise across NSW last month, meant SES crews were trained and ready as Cyclone Alfred approached. “We were well prepared, but all the work we’ve done in recent months in educating the community to get themselves ready, made a huge difference”, Corindi-Woolgoolga SES Unit Commander Dona Powell told News of...
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ORGANISERS of the Coffs Coast Ocean Swims on Sunday 6 April, are introducing an inclusive swimming option for all abilities. The 300m course will be adapted for children who need to have a break along the way. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –...
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THE Summer Beach Hop on 15 and 16 March, showcasing classic cars and hot rods alongside live music and dancing, was a rip roaring success. Now in its sixth year, the retro event introduced three new activities on Saturday. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...
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