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HUNDREDS of students from Coffs Harbour public schools braved the rain and were treated to cultural performances by local Indigenous students late last month. The morning, which took place at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Thursday, October 26, during the inaugural NSW Aboriginal Languages Week, featured a smoking ceremony, dance performances and storytelling. Advertise...

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THE WOOLGOOLGA Red Cross Branch has celebrated member Doreen Liddle being presented with the Australian Red Cross Outstanding Service Award at the organisation’s AGM in Sydney. Doreen joined the Branch in 2007 and has never hesitated to volunteer to help in many ways. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your...

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THE COFFS Coast Elder Abuse Prevention Collaborative is holding an event for seniors covering the wider issue of safety. The Coffs Harbour Older Women’s Network (CHOWN) is a member of the re-established Coffs Coast Elder Abuse Collaborative. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –...

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SHERRY, a song forever associated with the distinctive voice of Frank Valli will be blasted out across the Coffs Coast, when a local singer is found to play the lead part in a production of Jersey Boys planned for May 2024. Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will open on...

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THE NORTH Coast Chapter of the Fellowship of First Fleeters, a social group comprising descendants from the First Fleet, hosted an historical talk at its latest bi-monthly meeting. Held at Red Rock, the guest speaker for the day was Dee Murphy, an archaeologist and botanist specialising in the use of various native plants. Advertise with...

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WALKING 900 kilometres from Byron to Sydney, Jonathan Woods is on a mission to raise $5,000 for the Cancer Council. He’s chosen a coastal route and is traversing beaches he describes as “undiscovered gems”. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882....

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URUNGA War Memorial is one of thirteen historical monuments across the state benefiting from repair and preservation work thanks to $124,239 of funding under Round 1 of the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund. Bellingen Shire Council will receive $10,000 for conservation work to the Urunga War Memorial. Advertise with News of The Area today....

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AN exciting way for men to connect over a meal and express themselves in a confidential setting is happening again in Coffs Harbour. The first ‘Men’s Entree’ took place in April, which led to the formation of the first local Men’s Table. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business....

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“THE newspaper’s not big enough to cover everything I’ve done in my life,” Peg Mavin told News Of The Area when chatting about the planned celebrations for her 90th birthday. Peg will be blowing out the candles and having a good old reminisce and laugh amongst her family at a birthday bash at Wiigulga Multipurpose...

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THE NOVEMBER Reign mural festival returns to the walls of Coffs Harbour this month. The city’s original mural festival, this out-and-about-art event is run by the team at Open Studio, who have been the driving force of street art in Coffs since their establishment in 2008. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...

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