March 30, 2026
Woolgoolga Wolves and Boambee Eagles book grand final places James Gorrie (blue) of Woolgoolga flanked by Ethan Andrews and Marko Kisose from Northern Storm
Sport

Woolgoolga Wolves and Boambee Eagles book grand final places

THE Woolgoolga Wolves have stormed into the HIT105.5 Men’s Premier League grand final after clawing back from a goal down to beat Northern Storm 3-1 at Woolgoolga on Saturday night. In a rematch of last year’s decider, the Storm looked in control at halftime after Campbell Brear’s penalty and a masterful opening half from Ben […]

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Dalgety Street footbridge improves connectivity in Woolgoolga The new Dalgety Street footbridge connects the fast-growing West Woolgoolga precinct to Dalgety and Nash streets.
Local News

Dalgety Street footbridge improves connectivity in Woolgoolga

THE Dalgety Street footbridge in Woolgoolga has opened to the community. City of Coffs Harbour says the “challenging” project was delivered within budget and has produced a “visually stunning result”. The bridge snakes across Woolgoolga Creek, connecting West Woolgoolga to Dalgety and Nash streets, providing faster and easier access to the town’s CBD and beach. […]

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Blood drive campaign in honour of former Council employee City of Coffs Harbour City Infrastructure Acting Director Daniel Noble, Planning Engineer Aaron Stoja and WHS and Wellbeing Business Partner Kalinda Gosewisch.
Government

Blood drive campaign in honour of former Council employee

THE City of Coffs Harbour is calling on the community to roll up their sleeves and donate as part of the 2025 Local Government Blood Drive. This year, the campaign carries special meaning locally. The City is proudly dedicating its participation in this year’s drive to Jared Amies, a former Council employee who sadly passed […]

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Funding secured to replace Cut Bank Bridge Council says the replacement of Cut Bank Bridge will improve the safety and functionality of Tyringham Road.
Regional

Funding secured to replace Cut Bank Bridge

BELLINGEN Shire Council has secured $2,297,620 in funding for the replacement of Cut Bank Bridge on Tyringham Road at Bostobrick. The funding comes through the Australian Government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP) and $574,405 from the Roads to Recovery Program (RTR). The total project cost is $2,872,025. Council says the replacement of Cut […]

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Nambucca Roosters win back-to-back premierships Nambucca Roosters’ Khan Jarrett is met by Sawtell’s Luke Hetherington.
Sport

Nambucca Roosters win back-to-back premierships

Nambucca Roosters’ Khan Jarrett is met by Sawtell’s Luke Hetherington. Last year’s premiers the Nambucca Roosters have gone back-to-back, winning the 2025 Group 2 First Grade Grand Final on Sunday. Sawtell’s Tyke Kemp catches Nambucca’s Damien Carriage during Sunday’s Group 2 Grand Final. The Nambucca Roosters’ Jay Melrose eyes the tryline. Sawtell’s Darcy Collins and […]

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Letter to the Editor: Actions speak louder than words
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Actions speak louder than words

DEAR News Of The Area, Recently I read the article on homelessness (‘Lost opportunity to solve homelessness’, p4, 5 September issue). This is not a new problem. Consultation, reviewing drafts, needing to deliver real change and saying the Council has acknowledged the problem sounds like just words repeating endlessly. This article should be about what […]

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Long wait over as Great Koala National Park boundaries are announced Premier Chris Minns at Sunday’s announcement with Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin (left) and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe.
Regional

Long wait over as Great Koala National Park boundaries are announced

Premier Chris Minns at Sunday’s announcement with Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin (left) and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe. The proposed boundary of the Great Koala National Park. Conservationists welcome the long-awaited announcement. Photo: Penny Sharpe, FB. Members of the Timber, Furnishing & Textiles Union hold up signs saying ‘Don’t burn timber jobs. Talk […]

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National Still Life award winners to be named at Yarrila Place gala ‘STILL’ was last at Yarrila Arts and Museum in 2023. Photo: CHCC.
Local News

National Still Life award winners to be named at Yarrila Place gala

THE winners of a prestigious national art competition will be unveiled during a gala awards night at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Yarrila Place on Saturday, 6 September. “STILL: National Still Life Award” is Yarrila Arts and Museum’s (YAM) national biennial acquisitive art award, which recognises excellence, diversity and innovation in contemporary still life practice. […]

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