RAINBOW Coffs Harbour is preparing for its first ever Pride Walk on Saturday 22 June during Pride Month. Held all around the world in June, Pride Month celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community. Founder and Director of Rainbow Coffs Harbour, Robyn Dever hopes the Pride Walk will bring like minded people together, foster a...
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A MEDICARE Mental Health Centre is opening in late June at the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre. Healthy North Coast, who delivers the North Coast Primary Health Network program on behalf of the Australian Government, has contracted not-for-profit organisation Open Minds as the centre provider. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for...
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BORN at Upper BoBo, Cecil Whitney has spent a lifetime collecting items of historical significance to the Coffs Coast, a treasure trove which now needs a new home. At 82-years-old, having worked in 20 different trades and industries throughout his career, Cecil has amassed an enormous amount of historical paperwork and memorabilia relevant to the...
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A TEAM of golfers from Bishop Druitt College (BDC) have tossed their tees into the growing mix of competitors for the 104.1 CHYFM John Townsend Golf Classic at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club on Friday 28 June. The school’s team is set to challenge entrants from various local businesses and supporters across the Coffs Coast....
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BONVILLE-Boambee VIEW Club is urging the local community to give generously to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal this year, to support thousands of children and young people with their education. The education charity is aiming to raise $7.2 million nationally to help 17,000 additional students across Australia take part in its proven learning and mentoring...
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ANTIQUES Roadshow glass expert Andy McConnell entertained guests in a humorous and passionate style he calls ‘street theatre’ at the May ArtsNational talk at St John Paul College Theatre. His topic? Scandinavian Glass: From Orrefors to IKEA. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –...
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FIVE seasoned Coffs Coast Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been recognised for achieving 50 or more years of continual service as a NSW Justice of the Peace. Celebrating their commitment at a gathering on Friday 31 May at his electorate office, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said this golden jubilee of service is...
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ARTWORKS created by two local students for their HSC Visual Arts exam in 2023 will soon be put on show at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM). Having had their artworks selected to be part of the prestigious ARTEXPRESS 2024 exhibition, Woolgoolga High School student Brydi Ann Custance and Coffs Harbour...
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CONCERNED about the insidious negative effects social media can have on young people, Coffs Harbour’s Allegra School invited Kirra Pendergast, founder and CEO of Safe On Social, to host cyber safety sessions for students, parents and staff. Kirra has worked to address social media addictions, designed programs for parents/students, and has worked with schools to...
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AFTER having their cases deferred last year, four ‘forest defenders’ faced court last month to finalise charges after locking on to forestry harvesting equipment in Newry State Forest. Their actions were part of ongoing protests which included the setting up of ‘Camp Nunguu’ in the forest. Brendan Scotts, Ishka Targett and Hannah Harlen received no...
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