THE WORLD’S best Tag players have played off for world titles on the Coffs Coast. Coffs Harbour hosted the 2026 International Tag Federation (ITF) Tag World Cup, over four huge days of world-class competition at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. Australian teams were amongst the 30 competing nations that featured over 250 teams, as the […]
Coffs junior cricketers to begin rep season
Last season’s Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s under-16s side. Last season’s Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s under-12s side. COFFS Coast’s best junior cricketers begin their representative season this weekend. Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s under-16s, under-14s, and under-12s teams take on Clarence Valley Cricket Association sides during the opening round of North Coast Cricket Council’s […]
Date set for by-election to fill Coffs Harbour Council position vacated by Paul Amos resignation
COFFS Harbour voters will head to the polls on Saturday 12 December, with the NSW Electoral Commission confirming the date for the by-election following the resignation of Paul Amos. The NSW Electoral Commission will run the by-election to fill the single Councillor role, as required when a vacancy arises at this point in a Council […]
The information session will be held at Yarrila Place, Coffs Harbour. Photo: Rob Cleary/Seen Australia.
Information session for Coffs Harbour council candidates
THE City of Coffs Harbour will give prospective by-election candidates an inside look at what it’s really like to be a Councillor in Coffs Harbour at a special information session on Wednesday 28 October. The one-hour session, to be held from 5.30pm to 6.30pm in the River Oak Room at Yarrila Place, will focus on […]
PROPERTY: 2 Tuckers Rock Road, Repton – Unrealestate
Address: 2 Tuckers Rock Road, ReptonPrice: $1,250,000Beds: 4 Bath: 2+ Car: 2Land size: 5,194sqm SET high above the trees and embraced by a lush rainforest backdrop, this distinctive octagonally shaped residence offers a rare combination of architectural character, generous proportions and a peaceful connection to nature. Privately positioned on an expansive 5,194sqm parcel, the three-level […]
Free Friday family fun at the Coffs Harbour Jetty with firefighters, food trucks and fireworks
Friday’s event at the Jetty begins at 5pm and culminates with the Firefighters’ Torchlight Parade and a fireworks display over the water. The State Championship events, such as those pictured, will be held at Maclean Street Sporting Fields on Saturday and Sunday. Photos: Supplied by NSW Fire & Rescue Firefighter Championships Association Inc. The State […]
Equality under the spotlight
GENDER equality continues to be an issue, despite progress in some areas. Business Professional Women Coffs Coast (BPW) says equality is not simply about legislation or the opportunities women have gained over the years. It is also about workplace culture, fair treatment, economic security and the attitudes that shape our expectations of women and men. […]
Printed Edition 23 OCTOBER 2026
LETTER: Council’s historically poor track record on Coffs Harbour Jetty maintenance
DEAR News Of The Area, I NOTE that Mayor Williams, on a Facebook post, has advised that she is meeting with the Federal Government to discuss federal funding to carry out repairs to our historic jetty, with the repair bill estimated to amount between $20m and $30m. The recent history of the jetty is that, […]
GKNP legislation still leaves unanswered questions
THERE is an old adage that, if you try to please everyone, you end up pleasing no-one. This might be the case with the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). Legislation to create it has been introduced to NSW Parliament and the Labor Government says it reveals “new details about how the park will protect koalas […]
