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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Flexible respite options at Waratah Respite Services

WARATAH Respite Services has a long and proud history of delivering flexible respite options for older people, those living with cognitive decline, disabilities, and their carers living on the Coffs Coast and surrounds. The unique service model offers centre-cased respite, social support groups and overnight respite in cottage style accommodation. Throughout the years the service […]

ADVERTISING FEATURE

ADVERTISING FEATURE: More than transport with The Community Transport Company

OVER 35 years ago, The Community Transport Company began in a tiny office with one staff member and a typewriter. Today, it’s a registered charity and social enterprise serving the Mid and Far North Coast of NSW – from Coffs Harbour and Bellingen to Ballina, Tweed and beyond. With nearly 250 staff and volunteers operating […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Alertness required when on the road

DEAR News Of The Area, FRUSTRATION, too much of a hurry, “the fire engine won’t hit me” mentality. On Monday at about 1:52pm at the “Bunnings” intersection, I was waiting to turn right from the Highway into North Boambee Road when a fire engine heading south, with lights and sirens blaring, had to cross to […]

Government

Coffs Council says ‘No’ to mining exploration near catchments

CITY of Coffs Harbour councillors have voted unanimously to co-sign a letter from Clarence Valley Council to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, requesting the prohibition of mineral exploration and mining in the Clarence drinking water catchment. Councillor Tony Judge moved the motion to co-sign the letter, after the Clarence Valley Council requested support. […]

Community, Health

Wellness High Tea enjoyed by breast cancer survivors

Wellness High Tea organiser Lee Millard-Newton. Michelle Wilson from WigWise working on model Melisa Donovan Dummer. Michelle Wilson, Lisa Riddel and Lee Millard-Newton. Lisa Riddel with steampunk outfits by Annie Cooper. BREAST cancer survivors and friends enjoyed a Wellness High Tea organised by Coffs Harbour breast cancer education advocate Lee Millard-Newton. Held at The Link […]

Event

Sister Anne, 95, launches her first book ‘Subjects Matter’

Sister Anne Henson’s book invites readers to reflect on matters that give meaning to life. The bound collection of Sister Anne’s thoughtful essays. NINETY-FIVE-year-old Coffs Harbour resident Sister Anne Henson has written her first book, “Subjects Matter: Topics to Consider in Our Search for Meaning”. In the easy-to-read anthology of 39 short articles, Sister Anne […]

Community, Health

Coffs businesses marking ‘Pump It’ for Parkinson’s day

Coffs Harbour Parkinson’s Support Group’s Graham Saxby, Parkinson’s Clinical Consultant Vince Carrol, Bailey 24hr Liberty Service Centre’s Jasper Bailey, The Edge Real Estate’s David Conway, Mid North Coast Allied’s Health Aaron Hardaker, Paradox Agency’s Chris Grieves, Parkinson’s Registered Nurse Jemma Werrill, Coffs Neuro Physio’s Amanda O’Neill, and Bailey Centre Management’s Cal Bailey. Local businesses support […]

Regional

New online tool to support farmers prepare for and recover from natural disasters

A NEW online tool is available to help NSW farmers better prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters including fire, flood, and drought. The platform, called myStockPlanner, enables farmers to provide details of their farm, risks and resources to access tailored response options to consider and implement with their feed and livestock. Federal […]

Local News

Bello Council on high alert for invasive weeds

Cockspur coral tree. Long-leaf willow primrose. INVASIVE plants like Cockspur Coral Tree, Seeded Banana and Long Leaf Willow Primrose will set seeds and spread throughout the region in coming months, posing threats to native vegetation, local waterways and biodiversity. New warning signs can be seen in Urunga, Fernmount, Thora and Darkwood, as Bellingen Shire Council […]

Local News

Coffs Coast banana growers push back against potential import rule changes

MEMBERS of the Coffs Harbour and District Banana Growers Association have expressed concern over the potential import of fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines. Last month the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) announced a review of quarantine arrangements following demands from the Philippines to allow banana imports into Australia. Australia does not […]