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Tamara-Anna Cislowska to appear in concert in Coffs

ARIA-winning pianist Tamara-Anna Cislowska will perform at the Coffs Harbour Music Society concert on Saturday 16 May in the St John Paul College Theatre. Ms Cislowska, a well-known presenter for the ABC Classic’s Duet program, will explore composers that have shaped her life, including Bach, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Debussy and her friend and colleague Elena Kats-Chernin. […]

Sport

Parkrun opens a new course at Bongil Bongil National Park

INTERNATIONAL community running event Parkrun has launched at Bongil Bongil National Park, giving locals and visitors a second location in the region. Parkrun is a program of five kilometre events for runners, walkers and volunteers that takes place every Saturday morning at more than 2,000 locations in 23 countries across five continents. The new Parkrun […]

Sport

Coffs men’s basketball season tips off

COFFS Harbour Basketball Association’s men’s winter season tipped off with opening round games at Sportz Central. Defending Men’s A-Grade champions We Can’t Dunk opened their season with a 74-47 win against White Chocolate. Angus Glendinning top scored with 30 points. All Washed Up began their season with a 53-41 win against The Chihuahuas, James Mei […]

Event

Bald Archy Prize officially opens with trademark wit and satire

Robyn Little and Fran Stephenson. Rotary members Brian Leiper, John Walker, Geoff Pollack and Terry Maguire. Board member Gary Bianco with his wife, Ann. Gallery board members Melanie Zander and Graham Lockett. Jeff Swan and volunteer Warren New. Gallery board members and Rotary friends Kris Maguire, Julianne McKeon, Paul McKeon, Carol Lockett, Gallery president Graham […]

Local News

Bellingen Council backs groundbreaking affordable housing model

Board members and supporters celebrate the council’s decision. Mayor Steve Allen has worked with the community on the project. THE Bellingen Shire has taken a landmark step towards addressing the housing crisis, with Council voting unanimously to progress the Waterfall Way Community Land Trust (WWCLT) project. The decision comes after an extensive community consultation process […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Ageing Well Expo returns in expanded format

Stallholders at last year’s Ageing Well Expo. Stallholders at last year’s Ageing Well Expo. News Of The Area’s Chan Ansell and Michelle Freeman from Simplicity Funerals at the Expo. WHAT started as a simple conversation about end-of-life planning has grown into something much bigger – the Ageing Well Expo in Laurieton. This free community event […]

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What’s Vibin’: New attractions, community focus at Bellingen Show

A focus on tradition sets Bellingen Show apart from many other regional shows. A focus on tradition sets Bellingen Show apart from many other regional shows. A focus on tradition sets Bellingen Show apart from many other regional shows. A focus on tradition sets Bellingen Show apart from many other regional shows. THE Bellingen Show […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Dizziness, vertigo or feeling unsteady? It may be treatable

Coffs Neuro Physio provides services for both vestibular dysfunction and general balance impairment. Coffs Neuro Physio provides services for both vestibular dysfunction and general balance impairment. Coffs Neuro Physio provides services for both vestibular dysfunction and general balance impairment. FEELING dizzy, off-balance or worried about falling is not something people should dismiss as “just ageing”. […]

Sport

Storm surge to Anzac Cup glory with second-half blitz

Harrison Scott (left) was awarded the Matthew ‘Chook’ Clerke Player of the Match alongside winning captain Marko Kisose. Photo: David Wigley. Players wore Anzac Day uniforms with pride. Photo: David Wigley. High intensity football on the pitch. Photo: David Wigley. Matthew ‘Chook’ Cleke watched proudly. Photo: David Wigley. NORTHERN Storm delivered a statement performance to […]