THE community koala surveys held annually in Bongil Bongil National Park have concluded for 2025. All five surveys this year were conducted during clear, calm and relatively warm nights, in stark contrast to the previous survey season, when two nights were washed out and strong winds hampered most of the surveys. Enthusiasm for the surveys, […]
Liz Stringer. Photo: Archie Chew.
A LONG time advocate for social equity, in particular housing security, singer-songwriter Liz Stinger’s Bowraville show on Saturday will serve as a fundraiser for the Nambucca Youthie. Officially the Nambucca Valley Youth Services Centre, the Youthie has been a vital community hub in Nambucca Heads for more than 20 years. The Youthie is a grassroots […]
Woolgoolga Beach Reserve fills up for a festive sing-song.
Woolgoolga Beach Reserve fills up for a festive sing-song. Local firies support the Carols By The Sea event. The family-friendly event is always a hit with locals. THE much-loved Carols By The Sea returns to the Woolgoolga Beach Reserve on Friday, 19 December. Billed as festive fun and an unforgettable evening celebrating community, the Christmas […]
Coffs Neuro Physio is helping locals move, recover, and thrive after diagnosis.
Coffs Neuro Physio is helping locals move, recover, and thrive after diagnosis. Coffs Neuro Physio is helping locals move, recover, and thrive after diagnosis. NAVIGATING life with a neurological condition can be overwhelming – but support is closer than you think. At Coffs Neuro Physio, a dedicated team of neurological and vestibular physiotherapists is helping […]
Dr Jessica Bale. Dr Rashi Malesu. Before neoSKN treatment. After neoSKN treatment. A NEW chapter in expert skin care begins with the opening of neoSKN Dermatology & Laser, a specialist clinic offering advanced treatment programs for acne, rosacea, pigmentation and skin rejuvenation in Coffs Harbour. Founded by Dr Jessica Bale and Dr Rashi Malesu, Fellows […]
Participants learn practical skills that make everyday life easier - such as budgeting, managing money, planning, organisation, communication, problem-solving and social connection.
Participants learn practical skills that make everyday life easier – such as budgeting, managing money, planning, organisation, communication, problem-solving and social connection. Participants learn practical skills that make everyday life easier – such as budgeting, managing money, planning, organisation, communication, problem-solving and social connection. BUILDING independence and confidence is at the heart of every NDIS […]
Feral deer are an increasing concern on the North Coast.
LOCAL Land Services is inviting community members and landholders to attend a feral deer information session to learn more about the growing impact of feral deer in the Coffs Harbour, Orara Valley, Sandy Beach and Woolgoolga areas. Feral deer are becoming an increasing concern, damaging native vegetation, threatening wildlife, and reducing agricultural productivity. The sessions […]
Spotted in Nana Glen, a psaltoda plaga cicada.
THE cicadas have woken up on the Coffs Coast and have started chittering, albeit quietly this year. Last year, a deafening cacophony pulsated across the region, with human ears becoming attuned to the night-club-like volume that registered up to 120 decibels. However, this year’s annual pre-Christmas cicada concert is proving easier on the ear. News […]
DEAR News Of The Area, LAST week’s informative article in NOTA by Mr Andrew Vivian again highlights that we are still fighting the climate wars of the past decade and a half. I am amazed and embarrassed that so many of our parliamentarians, supposedly well educated, still deny the existence of climate change. It was […]
