NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2025 Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards which will be presented during NAIDOC Week on 7 July. The awards have been running since 1998 and commemorate Aunty Grace, who worked tirelessly for her community and was feted for her leadership and guidance. Advertise with News of The Area today....
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CONTINENCE Health Australia is back on the hunt for Australia’s missing public toilets. Timed for the start of World Continence Week, the Great Dunny Hunt started on Monday, 14 April, and runs until Sunday 11 May. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)...
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WOMEN from many different cultures finally came together for International Women’s Day after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred delayed celebrations. Hosted in Coffs Harbour by Settlement Services International (SSI), the “Moving Forward Towards Change” event brought together regional women and girls from refugee and migrant backgrounds, First Nations women, local leaders, and service providers. Advertise with News...
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THE free 2025-26 Coffs Coast Visitor Guide is out now, providing a handy list of things to see, do and enjoy for visitors and local residents alike. “The new and free Visitor Guide shines a light on everything from our magnificent beaches and waterways through to shopping, tourist attractions, accommodation, entertainment and foodie experiences,” Mayor...
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HEADSPACE Coffs Harbour hosted the Mental Health Commissioner of NSW Jennifer Black, and Deputy Commissioner Ian Heffernan, on Wednesday 2 April at their centre in Little Street. Headspace is a free and confidential service for young people aged 12 – 25 years who have mild to moderate mental health issues. Advertise with News of The...
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TRIPLE M Coffs Harbour’s breakfast show host Michael “Moffee” Moffett, has brewed an idea to raise funds for the Defib Hero program supported by the Pink Silks Trust. It started with him wanting to create a beer for the region. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us....
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THE Woolgoolga District Orchid Society has collaborated with the local Plantations village in a fundraiser with a difference. As part of its research into the eating quality of meat, the University of New England Meat Science team runs meat tasting panels. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message...
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COFFS Coast Legacy residents Ron and Robin Tracey celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on Monday 14 of April. Robin said the secret to their long-lasting relationship is to “always follow your heart, never sweat the small stuff and always make up before the day is done.” Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...
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FOR the third consecutive year, the Armidale School’s (TAS) Isabella Henderson was her team’s highest-placed competitor in the Coffs Coast Ocean Swims. She was among the more than 140 swimmers from TAS who once again made up almost half of the 341 finishers in the two-kilometre men’s and women’s races on 6 April. Advertise with...
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COFFS Harbour is officially in the running to be crowned a 2025 NSW Top Tourism Town. Celebrating the best of the best visitor destinations across NSW, the Top Tourism Town Awards recognise places which deliver unforgettable experiences and a strong, sustainable connection between locals, businesses and visitors. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s...
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