Coffs Coast

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Tue, 24/10/2023 - 01:22

ALL manner of lovingly created items using fabrics and threads will be on show at Coffs Quilters and Needlecraft Inc. (CQ&N) Members Exhibition. Displayed in the Norm Jordan Centre, Coffs Harbour Showground on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 October, members will be manning tables and mingling to chat with visitors about their creations and the...

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Tue, 24/10/2023 - 01:27

KING Tide Breweries and The National Cartoon Gallery have joined forces to share the joys of celebrating cartoonery. As a lead up to the 35th Rotary Cartoon Awards to be held at the National Cartoon Gallery from 24 November, King Tide Brewing has teamed up with the National Cartoon Gallery to create a pop-up gallery...

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Tue, 24/10/2023 - 10:22

KNOW your Mountain is a mini expo covering all things resilience and preparedness for summer time life in and around Ulong and Lowanna. Carol Cleary, co-owner of Ulong General Store and Cafe in the Valley, told News Of The Area, “Our mini expo will be personal, encouraging everyone to ask questions about their particular concerns...

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Fri, 20/10/2023 - 11:12

THE Sawtell Croquet Club recently hosted its annual charity day in support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. The event brought together 45 enthusiastic participants who basked in the sunshine as they took part in social golf croquet, the fastest growing version of the sport. It is simple to learn and play, but requires some strategic...

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Fri, 20/10/2023 - 18:48

MID North Coast Local Health District has congratulated Clinical Nurse Educator Alison Taylor from Coffs Harbour, recently named among the 36 finalists of the NSW Health Awards, for her exceptional contribution to the public health system. Alison is a finalist in the Staff Member of the Year category. Advertise with News of The Area today....

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Fri, 20/10/2023 - 20:33

CHILLED live acoustic guitar and vocals are coming to a new venue on the Coffs Coast, with the Vitality Bloom Nursery in Boambee East introducing Music in the Garden on Sundays. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Bob Crain, originally from Hawaii and now residing in Toormina, will launch the new music venue on Sunday 29 October through a joint...

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Fri, 20/10/2023 - 20:40

MERGING to become one entity, Coffs Regional Community Gardens Association (CRCGA) and Community Use Permaculture Space Inc. (CUPS) members have agreed on a common set of goals which seed a bright future for the gardening group. The merged group will develop multiple garden sites beyond the current Coffs Regional Community Garden in Combine Street as...

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Fri, 20/10/2023 - 20:48

ARTS Mid North Coast are delivering a new series of free professional development workshops for artists and creatives in the region. First off, as part of NSW Small Business Month, is ‘Being Well – Maintaining Health And Wellbeing In The Creative Industries. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business....

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Fri, 20/10/2023 - 20:55

YOUNG skateboarders enjoyed a day out at Coffs Harbour’s Koby Mitchell Memorial Skatepark on Friday 6 October, organised as a school holiday activity. The day began with a beautiful Acknowledgement of Country from Allison Wilson. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981...

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Fri, 20/10/2023 - 20:58

ON a hot and balmy night, way back in August 1972, Neil Diamond celebrated one of his greatest triumphs when he performed ten sold out shows at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. He later released a double live album recording of those shows, titled ‘Hot August Night’, which went on to become one of...

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