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TAFE students make a difference at WIRES shelter in Coffs Harbour

A GROUP of dedicated TAFE students recently joined WIRES Mid North Coast (MNC) volunteers for a hands-on working bee at the new Wildlife Rehabilitation Shelter in Coffs Harbour. The working bee brought together the next generation of wildlife carers with experienced WIRES members, who have been working tirelessly to establish and maintain the facility with […]

Community, Government, Health

Tyre dumping in Lowanna raises creek contamination fears

Tyres dumped in the creek at Lowanna. Photos: supplied. Tyres dumped in the creek at Lowanna. Photos: supplied. Tyres dumped in the creek at Lowanna. Photos: supplied. A LOWANNA resident is calling on the City of Coffs Harbour to stop the pollution of creeks near his home. The man, who News Of The Area is […]

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Sport

Coffs to host first drop-knee bodyboarding competition

THE COFFS Coast is set to host a historic drop-knee bodyboarding competition from 30-31 May. It will be the first time a drop-knee competition has been held in Coffs Harbour, and the first event in Australia to include a dedicated women’s division. Drop-knee is a specialised form of the sport where competitors ride with one […]

Community, Health

Living Well Expo coming to Coffs Showground

THE Coffs Harbour Living Well Expo on Wednesday 13 May will focus on helping people live their best lives by connecting them with essential services and support. The Expo, to be held at the Coffs Harbour Showground from 10am to 2pm, provides valuable information for older adults, people living with disability, and their families and […]

Sport

Roosters denied in final minutes at Grafton

Roosters first grade’s Cameron Simon Wilson on the attack against the Grafton Ghosts during Saturday’s Round 3 clash. Roosters first grade’s Cale Ogilvy is wrapped up by Grafton defenders. Try time for Roosters reserve grade player Beau-Dean Jarrett-Marks. Roosters reserve grade player Antwone Robertson takes on the Grafton defensive line. Roosters women’s tackle player Teagan […]

Local News

Have your say on West Woolgoolga voluntary planning agreement

A NEW roundabout and road works outside an over 55s housing estate are part of proposed multi-million dollar improvements in West Woolgoolga. The list of works are detailed in a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) between the City of Coffs Harbour and INA Plantations Development Pty Ltd, who would co-fund the new infrastructure. A VPA […]

Printed Edition

Printed Edition 08 MAY 2026

Sport

Suns at home this weekend

THE region’s best junior basketballers will do battle this weekend. The Coffs Harbour Suns Youth Men (Under 20s) host the Port Macquarie Dolphins, with tip off at 5pm on Saturday, 9 May, at Sportz Central. The Suns have already been victorious against the Dolphins this season, having had an 81-66 win in Port Macquarie. It’s […]

Community

Cooler weather sees spike in possums trapped in chimneys

WILDLIFE rescuers across the Mid North Coast have responded to several calls in recent weeks involving possums becoming trapped inside chimney flues, as cooler weather drives them to seek warm, sheltered places to rest during the day. Inquisitive by nature, possums will investigate small openings they believe offer a safe sleeping spot. But long vertical […]