WORLD Cholangiocarcinoma Day prompted the iconic Big Banana in Coffs Harbour to be lit up green last Thursday, drawing awareness to the under-researched cancer. Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare and aggressive cancer which originates from the bile ducts and has a devastating impact on major organs such as the liver, gallbladder, stomach, pancreas and duodenum (small...
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SET to test the problem solving skills and creativity of Coffs Coast students, the Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) returns to Woolgoolga in April. The SEC is a nationwide science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach program run by the University of Newcastle in partnership with communities, Rotary clubs and sponsors. Advertise with News of...
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HAVING lived in Valley Street, Coffs Harbour for 44 years, Derry McLean has questioned local government on numerous occasions over the state of roads and pathways near his home. He has badgered the City of Coffs Harbour – formerly Coffs Harbour City Council – to install kerbs, gutters and pathways for pedestrian safety reasons. Advertise...
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CHRISTIANS will be uniting for World Day of Prayer on Friday 1 March to invoke justice and peace. World Day of Prayer (WDP) is a global, ecumenical movement of informed prayer and action which began in the 19th century. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...
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FIVE young talented musicians from Coffs Harbour were amongst a group of nineteen recent year 12 graduates selected to perform in Bravissimo, a showcase event for the region’s top HSC Music performers. The sellout matinee concert was held on Wednesday 14 February at the Glasshouse Port Macquarie. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s...
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AT City of Coffs Harbour’s 8 February meeting, Councillors endorsed a draft Laneways Policy and an associated amendment to the Coffs Harbour Development Control Plan. Both are now on public exhibition for feedback. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email...
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BUNNINGS Warehouses around the country are hosting Lions Awareness Day events on Saturday 2 March 2024. Outside the Coffs Harbour store, members of local Lions Clubs will sizzle the BBQ, serve snags and share about their organisation. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –...
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A GROUP of Coffs Harbour Indigenous Elders have voiced concerns that Closing the Gap initiatives continue to fail to make a real impact in their communities. Closing the Gap is a national agreement intended to enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and governments to work together to overcome inequality experienced by Indigenous Australians. Advertise...
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BIRDERS at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden in Coffs are rejoicing with the tally of feathered friends already spotted this year on ‘their patch’. “Over 70 already this year,” Friends of the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden volunteer and keen local birder Cheryl Cooper told News Of The Area. Advertise with News of...
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A BRAND spanking new rail footbridge across Boambee Creek will be in place by July 2024. Requiring major repairs, the ageing infrastructure provides much-used pedestrian access from Sawtell to the southern end of Boambee Beach. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981...
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