Coffs Coast News

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Fri, 23/12/2022 - 08:37

A COFFS Harbour man can’t wait to reunite with his children living overseas after scoring $200,000 in a recent Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw. The North Coast resident won the guaranteed 1st Prize in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1600 on Thursday 14 December 2022. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...

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Fri, 23/12/2022 - 08:40

THE Mums and Bubs tennis program at Woolgoolga Tennis Club is one of 24 tennis clubs, associations and councils across NSW to share in more than $347,000 in round three of the NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh swung by the club on Wednesday 7 December to celebrate the...

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Fri, 23/12/2022 - 08:42

TWO projects receiving funding from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF) will benefit the Mid North Coast community, including people on the Coffs Coast. The batyr program, which aims to normalise help-seeking to improve health and social outcomes for 700-plus youth across Mid North Coast communities, receives $49,000 and Epilepsy Action Australia’s Youth Peer Support...

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Fri, 23/12/2022 - 08:50

SAWTELL Super Fun Day is one of those events that promises something for everyone and according to Keith Bensley, Organising Committee Chairperson, 2023 is no exception. It’s an early start, with the Fun Run kicking off the annual Fun Day. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us....

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Fri, 23/12/2022 - 08:52

THE 2022 Support-a-Family Christmas Appeal has come to an end and Nicole Hayes from Lifeline North Coast, Leon Walsh and Phil Hartmann from St Vincent de Paul Society, Jose Porcia from The Salvation Army and Matt Harris and Mandy Dawkins from Lifehouse Care would like to extend a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to the community of...

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Mon, 12/12/2022 - 03:56

WOOLGOOLGA Art Gallery/Group (WAG) jointly celebrated the official opening of its newly renovated premises and its 50th birthday with yummy cake, sparklers and a round of singing “Happy Birthday to Woolgoolga Art Group, Happy Birthday to you”. WAG members, former members and friends joined in the party on Friday 2 December, which also marked the...

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Mon, 12/12/2022 - 03:58

YEAR 6 Students at Narranga Public School celebrated the end of an era as they performed a spectacular dance show in front of the school and parents. With the transition from Primary School to High School a pivotal moment in a student’s education, Year 6 teacher Jessica Wilson shared the build-up to the event. Advertise...

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Wed, 14/12/2022 - 23:35

IT’S your last chance to help top up the awesome collection achieved by the Mid North Coast NSW Harley Owners Group (HOG) on their annual Coffs Harbour Salvation Army Toy Run on Sunday 11 Dec. Salvation Army Pastor Andrew van Gaalan told News Of The Area, “The HOGs had a fantastic 29th year of the...

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Fri, 16/12/2022 - 04:46

PLANS are afoot to establish a city farm/community garden behind Park Beach Plaza on land owned by City of Coffs Harbour. A group of interested and committed people who would like to see this idea come to fruition are calling out to the community to come along to a meeting on site to hear about...

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Fri, 16/12/2022 - 04:49

THE Refugee Learner Drivers program, run by the Australian Red Cross in Coffs Harbour, celebrated its five-year milestone on Wednesday 30 November. Some 20 past participants, a handful of current learners, volunteers, stakeholders, Red Cross leadership and donor representatives gathered at the Coffs Harbour office for an informal catch up. Advertise with News of The...

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