WHILE flooding rain prevented the Coffs Harbour Music Society’s concert in May it is hoped that fine weather will smile on the Mendoza Argentine Tango Quintet, Australia’s leading exponents of Tango, who are scheduled to perform at St John Paul College at 7.30pm on Saturday 2 August. Featuring the quintessential ferocity of the bandoneón and […]
Letter to the Editor: We need more tourism accommodation
DEAR News Of The Area, EVEN a cursory glance at the empty shops in the western end of the CBD show a bleak aspect. That area of town is dying. There is no quick fix, however, over time it can change. The main revenue for the town comes from tourism. We have a problem; we […]
Raiders looking for players for Koori Knockout
THE GUMBAYNGGIRR Coffs Coast Raiders are putting out the call for young female players to take part in the biggest annual Indigenous rugby league carnival. The Raiders are on the lookout for players to join their Under 17s girls team that will play in this year’s Koori Knockout held over the October long weekend in […]
Young Coffs hockey players’ results ‘exceeded all expectations’
The Coffs Cougars under 12 years boys hockey team. The Coffs Cougars’ Sonny Dent with his Player of the Tournament award. HOCKEY Coffs Coast’s boys and girls under 12s representative sides have achieved outstanding results at a recent development tournament in Tamworth. Competing against teams from across NSW and the ACT, the sides competed in […]
Sherwood Archery hosts Nationals/State Indoor Championships
Jackson Dawe and Nathaniel Callan ready to start Indoor Nationals. National Champions Lewis Parkins and Penny O’Doherty with Ryan Press and Wanye Phillips. Archers from Queensland and NSW at Indoor Nationals at Sawtell Archers. Kye Lockyer finished second in the U16 Compound nationally. Penny O’Doherty competing in the Compound division, where she finished third in […]
Coffs CEX Social Golf Results
13 JULY 2025 Coffs CEX Social Golf Club played on Sunday 13 July 2025 at Maclean, Single Stableford v Ballina. Ballina won the Shield 340 to 313. Our Team results were as follows: Winner: Chad Nagel (38pts). Runner Up: Rick Furlan (35pts). Ball Winners: Matt Smith (33), Izzy Caravante (33), Catherine Robinson (32), Peter Hill […]
17 Fernleigh Avenue, Korora is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast
17 Fernleigh Avenue, KororaPrice: $1,200,000Beds: 4, Bath: 2, Car: 2Land size: 590 sqm WELCOME to 17 Fernleigh Avenue, Korora. Discover this striking high-set four-bedroom home situated on a 590sqm lot in a highly sought-after estate within the ever-popular suburb of Korora. As you approach the property, you’ll be immediately drawn in by the elegant combination […]
Bush tucker garden opens at Sandby Beach
The opening of the bush tucker garden was a family affair. Photo: Sandbag. The garden is the first in Coffs Harbour on public land. IT WAS a day of “cultural immersion” for the official opening of the Sandy Beach Bushtucker garden on Saturday 12 July. The event was organised as a family […]
KoaLaMan hits the road to find a home
DO not be alarmed if you encounter a large koala with a blue head trudging along the road to Sydney – it is simply “KoaLaMan looking for a home”. The 550km, 30-day walk from the “Happy Frog” in Coffs Harbour to Parliament House in Sydney, is the latest in Peter Elzer’s efforts to halt logging […]
Waratah Gadabouts reach 21 years of fundraising for respite services
THE Waratah Gadabouts, a fundraising group for Waratah Respite Service, has celebrated 21 years of supporting the not-for-profit organisation. The anniversary was marked at the club’s July meeting at Sawtell RSL Club. where the three founding members who still attend regularly, cutting the birthday cake. Waratah Respite Services has a long and proud history of […]
