THE Coffs Harbour Bluewater Freedivers is one of seven local sports clubs receiving funds to buy an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. Aimed at providing AEDs and associated equipment to NSW sport and recreation facilities, the program saw funds awarded to 193 clubs across NSW. Advertise with...
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CITY of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams has shared what her first 100 days in the role have looked like and outlined her priorities for the years ahead. “Every day I want to work to make you proud of me,” she told a packed room at the Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast, held...
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THE Pink Silks Trust (PST) capped off 2024 having raised $150k for Coffs Coast women’s organisations and hospitals, while reaching a milestone $1.5m since its foundation eighteen years ago. PST holds three annual events, which are always well-supported and combine fun and friendship. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your...
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A NEWLY-WED couple and a local woman who has returned to her hometown to take up an internship are among the cohort of new junior doctors joining Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Doctors Isra Karem and Mostafa Abasseri recently tied the knot in Sydney after finishing their medical degrees and are now excited to grow their...
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THE Pines Canasta group are the delighted recipients of playing card holders handmade by members of the Woolgoolga Men’s Shed. Problem solver and star Canasta player Hannele Perho, resident at The Pines in Woolgoolga, knew she had to find a solution to holding multiple cards in her hands while playing Canasta. Advertise with News of...
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CWA Coffs Harbour branch has donated almost $1300 to the Love Your Sister foundation from its traditional Christmas Markets in December. The two-day sale was stacked with homemade produce and hand-crafted goods. “It was a busy time for events and activities in Coffs, with our sale taking place on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December,...
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A CHANGE in Crown land management of the Coffs Harbour racecourse has left some involved in the industry questioning the future of racing in Coffs Harbour and potentially facing big financial losses. Under the change, Racing NSW has taken over the Crown land management of the site. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s...
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*Warning: This article discusses suicide and self-harm. “DON’T hold back” was the resounding theme when around 80 people from over 25 services, government-funded programs, and the wider community, attended a suicide prevention event in Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)...
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COFFS Coast residents can nominate an outstanding older person in our community for the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the festival...
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BELLINGEN Shire’s 2025 Community Awards, recognising individuals and groups who have enhanced the local government area, were presented at a ceremony at Bellingen Memorial Hall on Thursday, 23 January. A Welcome to Country from Honey Cairns and a dance performance by The Budaabang Bari Dance Group began the evening. Advertise with News of The Area...
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