FILLING the “very big shoes” left by outgoing President Liz Jamison, the new leaders of the Coffs Harbour Music Society are promising an outstanding program of world class concerts for local audiences in 2024. Dr Leigh Summers is the Music Society’s newly elected President, while her husband, Robert Smallwood, takes the role of Vice President....
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ROTARY Youth Exchange student Madeleine ‘Maddy’ Hardaker flew off on a great adventure to hosts in France on Sunday 21 January. Maddy, from Korora, was selected by Rotary’s District 9660 committee and is one of sixteen students going overseas for the organisation’s 2024 Youth Exchange program. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...
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COFFS Harbour was one of Marine Rescue NSW’s locations of highest demand on the Mid North Coast in 2023. Last year, 390 search and rescue missions including 213 emergency responses were completed across the nine Mid North Coast units, with 907 people safely returned to shore. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...
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TWELVE sustainability workshops will take place at the Coffs Regional Community Gardens Association (CRCGA) Combine Street Community Garden thanks to grant funding from the City of Coffs Harbour. Funding was made available through the City’s Environmental Levy Grant. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us...
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THE 121-year-old Bellinger River Hospital needs you to get your glam on for its fundraiser bash in March. To be held on Saturday 16 March from 5-10pm at the Cedar Bar & Kitchen, the fundraiser will generate essential funds for key hospital equipment. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your...
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THE JALIIGIRR Biodiversity Alliance and partners have taken advantage of recent wet weather by further consolidating plantings for Grey Headed Flying Foxes. Enrichment plantings have occurred at several key locations along the Coffs Coast and hinterland by Bellingen Landcare, Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare, Coffs Harbour and District Aboriginal Land Council, Jetty Dunecare Group and the...
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AN outpouring of deep affection and memories were shared by the Lowanna and Ulong village communities at the funeral of Eric Manko. Aged 94, Eric passed at 11:30pm on December 31, 2023. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us...
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COFFS Coast horsewoman Beck Beverly is harnessing the healing power of horses to improve lives. Kitchi Kai Support Horses, based in Coramba, specialises in providing exceptional support and companionship through the use of miniature horses. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981...
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TWO forestry contractors have been found guilty of assaulting two men in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest on 25 June 2020 by Coffs Harbour Local Court. Mark Graham and Andre Johnston, who were assaulted on a public road in the State Forest north of Dorrigo, have been seeking justice for more than three years. Advertise...
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NEWCASTLE Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars returns to Coffs Harbour Showground on Saturday 20 January with the children’s film ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ (PG, 2022). The popular community event will again be free, and lots of fun is to be had with live music and children’s activities before the film begins at sundown. Advertise...
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