DEAR News Of The Area, COFFS Harbour City Council has voted 4-3 to scrap the ‘Climate Emergency Declaration’ adopted on 8 December 2022. Reality, however, doesn’t care about council motions. Rising sea levels, increasing flood risks and worsening bushfire conditions won’t disappear because politicians vote to ignore them. I remember the night the declaration was […]
FIRE and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Coffs Harbour is experiencing calls for its service due to situations that might not have arisen if residents had given their place a recent clean-up. Across the state, FRNSW is encouraging the community to spring-clean responsibly and help reduce the risk of fire on their properties. “We recently responded to […]
Miyachi’s Sushi is one of the local businesses involved in the Nambucca Valley News Of The Area - Nambucca Valley Council Shop Local campaign. Pictured, from left, are restaurateur Miyachi, with NVC Manager Economic Development and Tourism Jan Rooney and NOTA Advertising Manager Johnny Wilson.
OUR southern sister paper, The Nambucca Valley News Of The Area, is running a campaign throughout October promoting its local businesses through a ‘Shop Local’ feature. The campaign is an initiative of Nambucca Valley Council (NVC), in partnership with Nambucca Valley News Of The Area (NOTA), and is being led by NVC’s Economic Development and […]
AWU National Secretary Paul Farrow explained the tough measures the union is taking to help stop the exploitation.
AWU National Secretary Paul Farrow explained the tough measures the union is taking to help stop the exploitation. The community was out in force to show support for farm workers. AROUND 200 people packed a forum at Cavanbah Hall recently with a clear message that the people who pick our fruit and vegetables deserve to […]
Talented Female Program Under 16s with coach Nathan Silvy. Talented Female Program Under 14s with coach Rhys Gilleland. Talented Female Program Under 13s with coach Helen Wells. Talented Female Program coaches and Sponsors. THE North Coast Football Talented Female Program (TFP) has celebrated another successful year with tributes to female football and an awards ceremony. […]
A Comb-crested Jacana at home in the Cattai Wetlands. Photo: MidCoast Council.
ONE of the Myall Coast’s most valued natural attractions, the Cattai Wetlands and its iconic boardwalk network, has reopened following an extended closure brought about by significant damage during the May 2025 flood event. Following the successful completion of repair works, the boardwalks are now safe and accessible, allowing residents and visitors to once again […]
Breast Cancer Buddies founder Ruth Cooper handing out pink lady silhouettes for the first Field of Women held in Coffs Harbour in 1996.
BREAST cancer support group, Breast Cancer Buddies, founded in Coffs Harbour in 1996, turns 30 this year. The milestone will be celebrated with the group’s members inviting all women in the community to enjoy an afternoon tea and fashion parade next month. “Our Bloom Again afternoon will include fabulous fashions on the field with Lisa […]
FARCE, mistaken identities and escalating mayhem are at the heart of It Runs In The Family, a classic comedy by renowned British playwright Ray Cooney. The story centres on Dr Mortimore, a leading surgeon at one of London’s most prestigious hospitals, who is preparing to deliver the “Lecture of the Year” to 200 of the […]
COFFS Harbour Councillor Paul Amos has expressed disappointment after his motion calling for a stronger strategic focus on additional residential land and industrial land in the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area was defeated at Council. The revised motion asked Council to adopt a strategic position that Coffs Harbour should identify and plan for additional suitable […]
Composers Elena Kats-Chernin & Tamara-Anna Cislowska.
BELLINGEN will be the first stop on a regional tour bringing together two of Australia’s leading figures in classical music this October. Composer Elena Kats-Chernin AO and ARIA Award-winning pianist Tamara-Anna Cislowska will perform at Bellingen Memorial Hall on Wednesday 21 October, opening a four-concert tour of regional NSW. The performance will see the acclaimed […]
