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Grants open for projects which improve young lives in NSW

THE Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) and Vincent Fairfax Foundation (VFFF) are inviting applications for grants of $50,000 from individuals to develop innovative ideas that enhance the lives of young people (aged 12-30) in remote, rural, and regional NSW. The grants are available through the Backing the Future program. In NSW, the program […]

City of Coffs Harbour Council rejects foreshore vote – again

THE Jetty Foreshore was the subject of an extraordinary City of Coffs Harbour meeting on Monday 30 June called by councillors Paul Amos, Julie Sechi, Tony Judge and Jonathan Cassell. Cr Amos began the two-and-a-half hour meeting by moving a motion (seconded by Cr Judge) containing three points: 1. For Council to confirm it wishes […]

Local News

Lessee finally secured for Jetty Foreshores Community Building

AFTER several years of trying, the City of Coffs Harbour has secured a lessee for the top floor level of the Community Building at the Jetty Foreshores. Previously known as the TS Vendetta site, level one of the new build near the entrance to the Jetty Pier has been mostly vacant since it was constructed […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Parking concerns

DEAR News Of The Area, I AM particularly concerned about the parking shown on the proposed plan for the Foreshores. The area on the north side of Marina Drive that is now gravel, needs to be entirely car park, without the green park area. When the Market or Carnival is on, this area is currently […]

Sport

Coffs Tigers stun league leaders Yamba in eight-goal thriller

COFFS Coast Tigers stunned ladder-leaders Yamba Breakers with a 5-3 win in a goal-laden showdown at Polwarth Drive on Saturday in the Hit105.5 Men’s Premier League. Flying winger Ethan Sechi lit up the opening stages, burning past the Yamba defence and coolly slotting home after just six minutes. But Yamba hit straight back. Brady Power-Casson […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Forestry rules ‘not strict’

DEAR News Of The Area, IN the recent article in the Coffs Coast News Of The Area (p4, 27 June 2025) on community action for the forests at Mt Coramba, yet again we see the claim that Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) operates “in line with strict environmental standards.” I was at a recent meeting between […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Dog’s day out shopping

DEAR News Of The Area, THE continual and ever increasing trend of taking dogs to the major hardware store, never fails to amaze and amuse me. It began with the family fluffy, which loved being plopped into the trolley. Now we have two or three beasts, panting and wagging their busy tails. I find it […]

Community

Digital tourism recognition for City of Coffs Harbour

CITY of Coffs Harbour has been named a finalist in the Tourism, Hire and Services category of the 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards. The recognition follows the launch of the Coffs Coast Explorer App and the installation of seven digital information kiosks across the Local Government Area. “These innovative digital tools have significantly enhanced […]

Community, Government

Scammers on prowl as Tax Time begins

A recently received scam email. A Commonwealth Bank infographic illustrates that Aussies are scam-aware, but a third of us still miss the clues. Image: CBA. THE clock is now ticking to get annual tax returns in before the 31 October deadline. Sadly, this window provides a veritable hunting ground for scammers, prompting warnings from the […]

Local News

Marine Rescue Woolgoolga crew navigates whales and darkness to save boaters

Woolgoolga 30 safely returned the disabled vessel and its crew to Coffs Harbour boat ramp. Navigation equipment on board Marine Rescue NSW vessel Woolgoolga 30. VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Woolgoolga answered the call to assist two fishermen stranded off Bundagen on Sunday night. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector John Murray said the skipper of a 5 […]