coffscoast NOTA, Author at Coffs Coast News Of The Area

Printmaking excellence on show at Yarrila Arts and Museum

Christine Courcier-Jones all smiles at the opening of Airborne. Infiltration (my breath/your breath) the mobile installation of Sara Bown. Lichen by Penelope Lawry. THE exhibition appropriately titled “Airborne”, currently showing at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) Coffs Harbour from 28 June to 10 August, demonstrates the synergies of artists who collaborate. Sara Bowen, Penelope Lawry […]

Marine Rescue NSW boosts flood readiness in North Coast exercise

Participants displayed a great degree of skill. During weather emergencies Marine Rescue NSW can be requested to assist by NSW SES. Marine Rescue NSW multi-purpose vessels were used in the exercise. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers from seven units across the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast took part in the Red Rock exercise. Participants from […]

Sport

North Coast teams play in Northern NSW Championships

North Coast Force Under 17s Boys player Brenton Mance tries to break away. Photo: AFL North Coast. Alita Roberts shapes to kick. Photo: AFL North Coast. North Coast Force Under 15s Girls player Chloe Murphy looks to handball. Photo: AFL North Coast. Zoe Tarlinton on the burst. Photo: AFL North Coast. Force player Bobbi Matthews […]

School

Bishop Druitt College to showcase online learning at AgQuip

BISHOP Druitt College (BDC) is among 800 individual exhibitors heading to Gunnedah in August for the 52nd AgQuip. Showcasing more than 2500 brands over three days from 19-21 August, AgQuip will see more than 50,000 visitors exploring and learning about many of the world’s biggest names in agriculture. They can watch live product demonstrations, check […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Plenty of magnificent views on offer

DEAR News Of The Area, MR Cameron (NOTA 11 July 2025) loves a view of the ocean. He asks the council what they are doing in regard to the view-blocking encroachment of vegetation along the Coffs foreshore. Go to a headland Mr Cameron, or go for a walk along the beach, and there you will […]

Sport

Coffs club holds latest Khanacross round

Martin Smith took second outright in a Nissan Pulsar Q. Dallan Beard was outright winner in the Subaru Impreza. Harvey Nicholson being congratulated for his win in Juniors. Mia Pell about to start a run in her VW Bug. COFFS Harbour and District Sporting Car Club have held their latest event, with the running of […]

Printed Edition

Printed Edition 18 JULY 2025

Fishing

Teams restore essential mangroves in Boambee Creek

The restoration team at Boambee Creek estuary. Gumbaynggirr Ranger Greg Purcell with mangrove seeds attached to bamboo stakes. Dead mangroves at Boambee Creek. Zoe White of OzFish with mangrove seeds secured to bamboo stakes. A COLLABORATION between Southern Cross University, Gumbaynggirr Rangers and OzFish Unlimited, is working to restore a mangrove forest in Boambee Creek. […]

Sport

North Coast’s TFP girls shine in Newcastle with double title triumph

North Coast Football TFP Under 16s won the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships grand final on penalties. Photo: NNSWF. North Coast Football TFP Under 15s won the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships grand final 3-0. Photo: NNSWF. North Coast Football TFP Under 13s finished runners-up at the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships. Photo: supplied. NORTH […]

Sport Results

MNC Cross Country

13 JULY 2025 at Woolgoolga Sportsground RESULTS: 2km (Male) – Dylan Hannaford 9:34, 1; Donovan Duncan 9:35, 2; Harrison Jordan 10:20, 3; Taylor Lay 10:31, 4; Max Herbert 10:33, 5; Lachlan Herbert 10:34, 6; Lennox Bennington 10:50, 7; Alexander Jacquin 10:55, 8; Ziggy Walker 11:07, 9; Leon Petrohelos 11:30, 10; Matthew McAleer 12:00, 11; Hudson […]