DEAR News Of The Area, WHILE I respect the views of people who oppose development of the harbour foreshores, I’m getting a bit tired of hearing their claim that the great majority of people who voted at the last Council election, opposed the development. Let’s consider a few inconvenient truths: 1. For two-three years, the […]
A rally in Taree calls for Category D funding to be announced.
ADDITIONAL support has been announced for primary producers in New South Wales affected by the extreme flooding event from 18 May 2025. This funding is provided under Category D of the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments. The package will be available through grants administered by the NSW […]
COFFS Harbour is set to host Australia’s best junior rugby league talent for the second straight year. The Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships kick off this weekend, Sunday 13 July. The week-long competition will be held at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium, with the championships showcasing future NRL and NRLW stars. The Under 18s […]
A community survey will examine community attitudes to road safety issues.
THE City of Coffs Harbour is partnering with The George Institute for Global Health in a road safety project being trialled in seven NSW Local Government Areas. The next phase in the pilot is a community survey which will examine community attitudes to road safety issues, including speeding. In the most recent five-year period reported […]
The Sydney Sixers are playing another Big Bash game in Coffs Harbour. Photo: Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS.
THE Sydney Sixers are set to return to Coffs Harbour in early 2026, as they take on a familiar rival. The Sixers meet the Brisbane Heat on Monday, 5 January, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium as part of the newly-announced fixture for the BBL|15 season. Marking the club’s seventh appearance in the region, the […]
Kevin Sanford receiving the Ralph Dunn Shield.
JULY 7 Today 27 players contested the annual Ralph Dunn Memorial Shield, which commemorates one of past and popular members. Winner, with 37 points, Kevin Sanford, 2nd Bruce Parker 35 c/b, 3rd Wozz Rawlings 35. Run-down Mike Edsall 34,Roger Young 33, Peter Inskip 32, Bob Archibald, Ross Hardaker, Grant Cardow 30, Brett Bosbach 29 c/b. […]
DEAR News Of The Area, LABOR’S proposal to introduce an unrealized capital gains tax on superannuation funds has created quite a bit of attention since Chalmer’s Federal Budget back on 25 March. I don’t believe Jim Chalmers owns a financial calculator or has thought through the effect of his tax. Recently the Government estimated that […]
Artist Helen Goldsmith and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh. Photo: Andrew Vivian.
Cindy Dodd from Blooms The Chemist, sponsor of Section 6 Drawing, with winner Willie Berkof-Ober. Photo: Jasmine Winter. Artist Helen Goldsmith and Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh. Photo: Andrew Vivian. The art show’s opening night was well attended. Photo: Jasmine Winter. The art show’s opening night was well attended. Photo: Jasmine Winter. The art […]
STATE MP Gurmesh Singh passionately espoused the benefits of the Jetty Foreshores revitalisation plan in parliament on Thursday, 26 June. The Member for Coffs Harbour spoke of the project’s potential to secure jobs into the future, and the impacts of the Coffs Harbour bypass, which is set for completion in 18 months. “In a very […]
Ava at the Ballet Preljocaj in QPAC Brisbane. Tahlia at the Sydney Opera House to see the Australian Ballet perform ‘Nijinsky’. Angus at Sydney Opera House for the performance of ‘Nijinsky’. Musical student Zoey at Annie the Musical in Coffs Harbour. FIVE outstanding ballet students at Harbour Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) have received awards based […]
