SINCE becoming the Member for Coffs Harbour in 2019, Gurmesh Singh has added Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Shadow Minister for Tourism and Shadow Minister for the North Coast to his responsibilities. Following a Nationals party meeting last Thursday, he has now landed the second-top job in his party. Advertise with News of The Area...
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THE Defib Hero Community Program in Coffs Harbour installed its first Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on Tuesday morning at the Bailey Centre. Further defibrillators were due to be installed throughout the week at Sawtell Commons, Park Beach Homebase and Coffs Harbour Yacht Club. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your...
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FOUR new probationary constables started duties in Coffs/Clarence Police District on Monday June 24 after a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy last week. The new recruits locally are Probationary Constables Phillips, Townsend, Barrington and Andrews. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –...
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A BUSKER extraordinaire has appeared in the Food Terrace at Coffs Central recently, playing the piano from midday on Mondays and Wednesdays. A piano teacher, tuner and local musical identity, 82-year-old Reuben Fox is playing with purpose. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –...
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GLAM rock music came to the mountains on Saturday night in a fun-filled fundraiser hosted by the Ulong Hall Committee. The ‘Mountain Rocky Horror Show’ event, a massive night of music and entertainment, was held in aid of raising funds for restoration and repairs to the Ulong BMX track. Advertise with News of The Area...
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TALLOWOOD Ventures shared an inspiring update on its progress to transform the historic rail corridor between Glenreagh and Ulong. Around 50 locals and district visitors gathered at Lowanna Railway Station on Saturday 22 June to hear from Tallowood Ventures chairman Wal Muir. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business....
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ALMOST the entire Karenni community of Coffs Harbour came together at the Jetty Foreshores in celebration of their National Day on Saturday 15 June. This year marks the 149th anniversary of Karenni National Day, typically observed annually on June 21, commemorating the date in 1875 when the British government recognised the Karenni state as a...
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BACK at Boambee Headland for the third consecutive year, a group of ten GeoLINK staff participated in planting 240 trees as part of their company’s carbon offset program. The ongoing regeneration program is orchestrated by Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) and supported by GeoLINK and City of Coffs Harbour’s Coastal Works bush regeneration team. Advertise...
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MORTGAGE-HOLDERS have avoided another bump in their monthly repayments but have longer to wait for relief, with the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving interest rates unchanged. The target cash rate has been left on hold at 4.35 percent for the fifth meeting in a row, as was widely anticipated by economists for June. Advertise with...
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COFFS HARBOUR’S Yarrila Place hosted ‘The Dream Entourage’ last Thursday, an event which gave local musicians and business leaders the opportunity to share their creativity, insights and experiences. The free event was organised by ‘Flash’ Wilson, who was delighted with the outcome of the inaugural gathering. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...
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