Coffs Coast News

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Sun, 19/03/2023 - 17:15

ROTARY Clubs of Coffs Harbour and Sawtell have been given approval to run a BBQ on Election Day, Saturday 25 March 2023 by the State Electoral Commission, and the Coffs Harbour Showground, in support of ShelterBox; giving all the profits and donations received to assist those in desperate need. “We are only in the first...

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Sun, 19/03/2023 - 17:22

THE results are in from the Australian Museum’s annual FrogID Week held in November 2022. These expert-verified frog records now form part of the national FrogID dataset, which thanks to tens of thousands of FrogID participants across Australia, is helping advance frog research and conservation in Australia like never before. Advertise with News of The...

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Sun, 19/03/2023 - 12:08

CHILL N Chat café is celebrating 20 years of giving back to the community with a morning tea on Monday 20 March from 9.30am until 11am. Past and present customers, volunteers, participants and employees who have contributed to the Chill N Chat café are all invited. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...

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Sun, 19/03/2023 - 12:03

AFTER becoming NSW’s first certified ECO Destination in 2021 through a commitment to balance sustainable tourism practices, along with authentic First Nations history, language, culture and world-class nature-based experiences, the Coffs Coast has again been recognised. Each year, international sustainable tourism organisation Green Destinations collects outstanding entries worldwide to inspire tomorrow’s travellers and today’s tourism...

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Fri, 17/03/2023 - 05:52

KORORA VIEW Club hosted 30 members and guests at Sawtell RSL Club on March 7 to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). This year’s theme for IWD was ‘Embrace Equity’ with the aim to raise awareness about gender bias and to promote inclusivity, diversity and equality. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...

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Fri, 17/03/2023 - 05:55

CREATIVITY thrives in regional areas, and here in the Coffs Harbour region we see the evidence all around us with a flourishing cultural and arts scene that stamps the Coffs Coast as an exciting and growing creative hub. Local performing arts in particular resound with a vibrant energy and sense of determination that fosters a...

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Fri, 17/03/2023 - 06:03

A FUSION of West Bengal beats and Himalayan folk music describes the genre of The Three Seas band who will be performing at Bellingen Showground on Saturday 1 April on their 2023 tour of Australia. Event Organisers Ahva and Lauren from UMBL Music told News Of The Area, “It’s just so fantastic we get to...

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Fri, 17/03/2023 - 06:10

TERRYWHITE Chemmart recently celebrated the national winners of their HEART Awards for the past year at a gala event held on the Gold Coast. The TerryWhite Chemmart HEART Awards recognises excellence in health, customer engagement, service, and leadership. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us...

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Fri, 17/03/2023 - 06:38

ARMED with water skills gained in their school sport surfing sessions, three Woolgoolga High students saved a young woman struggling in a rip on Wednesday 1 March. Year 8 and Year 9 students Koby Kudrins, Jack Hayes and Finn Casper successfully rescued the woman from the surf at Woolgoolga Back Beach. Advertise with News of...

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Sun, 12/03/2023 - 20:14

THE third Birth, Baby & Beyond Expo, to be held on Sunday 30 April 2023, will be held at the Jetty Beach House, running from 11am until 3pm. “The Expo is designed to showcase local services and products to young families in the community, with a focus on services from preconception up until around school...

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