ON SATURDAY September 23, members of the Australian Communist Party and the Community Union Defence League (CUDL) from across NSW will come to Coffs Harbour to fight against the housing crisis. They will door knock around the areas perceived to have the greatest need and operate a stall in the middle of Coffs Central to...
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WOOLGOOLGA & Surrounds for Yes group is joining supporters around Australia to Walk for Yes by stepping out on Sunday 24 September. “The walk is being organised by the Woolgoolga & Surrounds for Yes group so that the community can come together and show our support for recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in...
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WOOLGOOLGA District Orchid Society’s much-loved annual Orchid Show and Garden Expo has grown to become a two-day event. The free show is open to the public on Saturday, September 30 at 9.00am to 3.00pm, and Sunday October 1, from 9.00am to 2.30pm. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business....
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SHE Will Rock You, a roof-raising tribute to daring divas, comes to Grafton’s Saraton Theatre on Friday 6 October and there’s two double passes up for grabs to readers of News Of The Area. She Will Rock You, starring Cynthia Gallie, is a two-hour rockumentary that tells the stories in live, onstage performance with narration...
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TWO Coffs Coast bands have won through to the semi-finals of Schools Spectacular Surround Sound music competition. Blind Pretty representing Coffs Harbour Senior College and The Jam Jar representing Woolgoolga High School will compete amongst eight NSW bands at Schools Spectacular. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message...
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THE COFFS Quilters and Needlecraft (CQ&N) group is holding its Zone Day on Thursday 28 September 9am at Cavanbah Hall, and everyone’s invited. A traditionally well-attended annual event, it gives members a chance to display the items they have been making such as embroidery, knitting, crocheting, felting, spinning, weaving and bag making. Advertise with News...
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ARBORGREEN, a leading tree planting, horticulture and erosion control supply company has become a sponsor for Bellingen-based international environmental charity OzGREEN. The gold sponsorship will support OzGREEN’s work with young people on the North and Mid North Coast of NSW to plant trees, revegetate riverbanks and participate in environmental education activities and events. Advertise with...
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PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese received a surprise gift during his visit to Coffs Harbour to open Yarrila Place. The National Parks Association had requested that City of Coffs Harbour Councillor Jonathan Cassell make a small presentation in the form of a local Gumbaynggirr designed koala (Dunggiirr) t-shirt to the Prime Minister, to highlight the ongoing...
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A MAJOR argument in the ongoing disputes about native forest logging concerns how koala habitat is defined. The Friends of Pine Creek, a group of citizens committed to protecting the natural and cultural values of Pine Creek State Forest, have been out and about looking for evidence of koalas in areas designated as plantation forest....
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THE HARD WORKING members of Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour are preparing to host their first ever Expo on Saturday 30 September. Taking place on the last weekend of September, the purpose of the public event is to share insights into the works of the local rescue agencies and increase awareness around safety measures people can...
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