Coffs Coast News

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Thu, 06/04/2023 - 05:32

104.1 CHYFM is conducting a raffle to give away four double passes to the ‘Sharks Have Heart’ community bay at the upcoming Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights NRL Round 12 game on Saturday, 20 May at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour. 104.1 CHYFM was selected by the Cronulla Sharks as their Giving Partner as...

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Thu, 06/04/2023 - 05:39

BOTANISTS and Coffs Harbour Coastal Works horticulturists are doing their best to save two rare plants discovered during Transport for NSW’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) required in the planning stages for the Coffs Harbour bypass. “These two new species are the Fontainea allied to F. oraria (Lennox Head Fontainea), and a species of Pittosporum, Pittosporum...

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Fri, 31/03/2023 - 09:48

CHATS Productions brings the acclaimed musical comedy ‘Avenue Q’ to the Jetty Memorial Theatre for a short season opening Friday 31 March and running until Sunday April 9. ‘Avenue Q’ is a groundbreaking musical comedy featuring puppets and human actors with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx (both of whom collaborated on...

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Fri, 31/03/2023 - 09:54

PETER Wiseman, an accomplished watercolour artist, has won an Oscar-of-sorts in a challenge set by the President of the Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG). Long-time tutor Peter accepted the challenge to teach student Sue Roberts the art of watercolour for the prize of an Oscar if he succeeded. Advertise with News of The Area...

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Fri, 31/03/2023 - 10:22

LJ HOOKER Coffs Harbour is set to become the oldest real estate brand operating on the NSW Mid North Coast, celebrating an incredible 50 years in business. And as part of their golden anniversary celebrations, six lucky local residents will win a trip of a lifetime to an international destination, via a randomly selected draw....

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Fri, 31/03/2023 - 10:31

PROJECT Sleepbus* for Coffs is a goal International Woman of the Year Coffs Harbour, Doris Cowan is currently working on. With a long-term project to find an overnight shelter for the homeless continuing in the background, Doris heard about Sleepbus, a charity founded and operated by Simon Lowe, who essentially pimps buses to provide ensuite...

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Mon, 27/03/2023 - 14:07

THE Coffs Harbour Branch of NSW Farmers hosted a community forum to meet the candidates for the 2023 State Election on Monday 20 March at Nana Glen Hall. Nana Glen Hall Committee member Garry Dew, a long-time local farmer, officially welcomed attendees to the event. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...

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Mon, 27/03/2023 - 22:02

THE one-of-a-kind Chill n Chat café in Coffs Harbour’s Community Village celebrated its 20th birthday in style on Monday morning, 20 March. A huge cake was shared amongst the community, customers, participants and volunteers who turned up to the garden deck of the café to raise a cuppa to the café’s success. Advertise with News...

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Mon, 27/03/2023 - 22:20

COFFS Coast Jump Club’s (CCJC) successful application in the Sport Infrastructure Recovery Fund grant means the club can upgrade the amenities block in the Showground. The $273,088.00 funding comes from the Sport Infrastructure Recovery Fund, which supports the rebuild, repair and betterment of essential community assets targeted for arts and culture, sports and Aboriginal communities....

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Mon, 27/03/2023 - 22:32

LOCAL food producers are uniting in a culinary collaboration organised by local food tour operator Awia Markey. Dedicated to shining the light on local food producers, Awia hopes the event will drive interest in the Coffs Coast as a destination of delectable freshly grown and made fare. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s...

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