IN commemoration of World AIDS Day on Sunday 1 December, Rainbow Coffs Harbour and ACON groups are getting together at the Big Banana as it turns red. Rainbow Coffs Harbour is a social and supportive LGBTQIA+ group, with over 1000 members within the Coffs Harbour area and surrounds. Advertise with News of The Area today....
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IT was a packed house for ArtsNational Coffs Coast’s final talk for 2024. Almost 200 people filled the St John Paul College Theatre to hear Susannah Fullerton’s presentation, “Ten Novels That Changed The World”. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882....
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WHEN Dorrigo vet Chris Shirley and his daughter Cara both sustained injuries from attending farm calls that turned out to be in unsafe circumstances, it sowed the seed for a community Farm Safety Awareness event. From his hospital bed, Chris posted a message on Facebook. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it...
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THE new footbridge over Boambee Creek has opened to the public in time for the summer holiday season. The footbridge links Sawtell to the southern end of Boambee Beach, but the old structure had reached the end of its serviceable life so a replacement project was begun earlier this year. Advertise with News of The...
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THE Dorrigo branch of the United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) has celebrated a busy year of fundraising for the local hospital. In 2024, the hardworking volunteers donated $20,000 worth of medical equipment to the Dorrigo Multi-Purpose Service (MPS), including four Invisa beams, two hi-low beds, a Sara Stedy sit-to-stand aid, and a shower caddy. Advertise with...
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MID North Coast ceramicist group Coastal ClayMakers is celebrating clay, community and creativity with an open weekend at the CWA Hall, Bellingen. This weekend’s celebration, 23-24 November, is part of Australian Ceramics Open Studios and Bellingen Shire Arts Trail. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...
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THE upcoming Made with Love Christmas market will have special meaning this year for organiser Alison Paul. And not only because it supports local cancer patients by raising thousands of dollars for the CanDo Cancer Trust. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)...
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AN exhibition of work from TAFE photography students opens next Wednesday, 27 November. Called “PICS”, the end-of-year showcase features work by the Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging class at Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC). Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)...
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LORRAINE Kaemphel celebrated turning 100 by tap dancing; first in her dance class just days beforehand and then at her family party on the big day. The local centenarian attends three dance classes a week; one at the Julie Ross Dance Studios (JRDS) and two at the Marian Grove retirement home where she lives. Advertise...
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THE native stingless beehive installed at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary almost a year ago reached a significant milestone last week. Maintained by the Coffs Harbour branch of the Australian Native Bee Association (ANBA), the beehive was home to a healthy population of Tetragonula carbonaria bees, but had reached capacity. Advertise with News of The Area...
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