DEAR News Of The Area, Recently I read the article on homelessness (‘Lost opportunity to solve homelessness’, p4, 5 September issue). This is not a new problem. Consultation, reviewing drafts, needing to deliver real change and saying the Council has acknowledged the problem sounds like just words repeating endlessly. This article should be about what […]
Premier Chris Minns at Sunday’s announcement with Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin (left) and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe.
Premier Chris Minns at Sunday’s announcement with Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin (left) and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe. The proposed boundary of the Great Koala National Park. Conservationists welcome the long-awaited announcement. Photo: Penny Sharpe, FB. Members of the Timber, Furnishing & Textiles Union hold up signs saying ‘Don’t burn timber jobs. Talk […]
‘STILL’ was last at Yarrila Arts and Museum in 2023. Photo: CHCC.
THE winners of a prestigious national art competition will be unveiled during a gala awards night at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Yarrila Place on Saturday, 6 September. “STILL: National Still Life Award” is Yarrila Arts and Museum’s (YAM) national biennial acquisitive art award, which recognises excellence, diversity and innovation in contemporary still life practice. […]
SKYLAH Eskola of Coffs Harbour is helping to meet the demand for skilled healthcare workers. At just 18-years-old, she is already shaping her future after completing a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance at TAFE NSW. Skylah said she was inspired by the compassionate care her family received during hospital stays, and also by her […]
Nathan Armstrong helps senior Willa Hogarth.
THE Windows 10 operating system will reach the end of its support (EoS) on 14 October. After this date, Microsoft stops providing security updates which leaves computers increasingly vulnerable to viruses, malware, phishing and cyberattacks. Coffs Harbour Young Citizen of the Year 2025, Nathan Armstrong, who runs his own senior tech support service from home […]
Sawtell Chamber of Commerce President Clive Greenway, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Chamber VP Dale Sagar. Photo: supplied.
A PROJECT to light up Sawtell’s streets has received a funding boost from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program. Sawtell Chamber of Commerce has secured a $14,333 grant for its community-led Festoon Light Upgrade. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the Chamber can now replace the existing and ageing festoon lights in First […]
R U OK? Day is a chance to pause and connect.
R U OK? Day is a chance to pause and connect. Lisa Nichols and friends will gather on Woolgoolga Beach to create a giant smiley face in the sand. ON Thursday 11 September, Australians will be reminded that every day is a good day to ask “R U OK?” In Woolgoolga, community members will mark […]
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp discusses flood recovery with Premier Chris Minns and NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders in May. Photo: Michael Kemp FB.
THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]
Pete’s Place in Coffs Harbour Community Village.
ST VINCENT de Paul Society’s “Pete’s Place” in Coffs Harbour has been granted $20,000 from enterprise and training company ETC’s Community Support Fund. Pete’s Place is in Coffs Harbour Community Village and is a drop-in service for people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. ETC’s donation will assist the service in providing essential food support […]
Members of Pathfinders Support Your Path program in Coffs Harbour: Manjinder Singh, Sami Hemmings and Emily Hawkins.
DISABILITY care organisation Pathfinders has won a prestigious Enablement Award for The Most Outstanding Regional Not-for-Profit Providing NDIS Services for Children, Youth and Families. The award was in the Care Services category and recognises organisations that demonstrate market leadership, inspirational performance, innovative service models and a commitment to enhancing the customer experience in the disability […]
