THE Summer Beach Hop on 15 and 16 March, showcasing classic cars and hot rods alongside live music and dancing, was a rip roaring success. Now in its sixth year, the retro event introduced three new activities on Saturday. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...
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FOUR vintage cars from the National Holden Motor Museum (NHMM) Coffs Harbour took a drive down memory lane last week to visit the residents of Legacy on Victoria Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF). The mini “pop-up” exhibition on Tuesday 4 March, was part of the museum’s community outreach program. Advertise with News of The Area...
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THE Bellinger River Agricultural Society is looking to ensure its continued success by inviting enthusiastic individuals to step into key leadership roles. The historic institution’s key event is the Bellingen Show, which began in 1881. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981...
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A FREE jazz concert at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden on Sunday 25 March, will kick off the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra’s 2025 concert season. Orchestra members are happy to be back making music together at their weekly rehearsals, conductor Tim Egan told News Of The Area. Advertise with News of The Area today....
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THE Coffs Harbour and District Surf Riders “Old Boys n’ Gals Reunion Celebration 1965-1985” is scheduled for the evening of 5 April at the Greenhouse Tavern. The event builds on the recent interest and success generated by the “Swell Chasers – Surf Stories from the Mid North Coast” exhibition at Yarrila Arts and Museum. Advertise...
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THE local CanDo Cancer Trust is the latest recipient of the Pink Silks Trust’s generosity, receiving a donation of $8000 from its Pink Silks Ladies Race Day. In keeping with Tanya Johnson’s founding principle of supporting the local community, the funds will go directly towards assisting patients and families at the North Coast Cancer Institute....
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ANDREAS Arnvig has returned to Australia with his Danish family to introduce them to friends made a quarter of a century ago, including Woolgoolga resident Steven Mottlee. Andreas was an exchange student in 1999 with the INTO Education program. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...
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BOOKFEST is back and the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour says it is shaping up to be a record year. The popular week-long fundraiser starts tomorrow, Saturday 15 March, and will run daily until 22 March at the Norm Jordan Pavilion at Coffs Harbour Showground. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...
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THE Reserve Bank’s first rate cut since 2020 has delivered a welcome boost to the economic outlook, but Australian consumers are still more pessimistic than optimistic. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer confidence survey posted a strong four per cent gain in March, up to a three-year high of 95.9. Advertise with News of The Area today....
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A “POLLIES in the Pub” event in Kempsey featuring controversial Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was cancelled just as it was about to begin on Wednesday, 12 March, following a protest by members of the Dunghutti community. National Party Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan had organised Senator Price’s visit to the West Kempsey Hotel. Promotion of...
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