Participants walked to the end of the Jetty and back.
More than 1000 Coffs Coast locals rallied. Participants walked to the end of the Jetty and back. Locals gathered in numbers on the beach to continue their protest. Photo: Bellingen Activist Network. Images from the rally by local photographer Carolan Buckmaster. Images from the rally by local photographer Carolan Buckmaster. Images from the rally by […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I REFER to the article in the newspaper on 22 August 2025 with regards to the rebuilding of the Woolgoolga Great War Memorial. It is heartening to finally see an interest in rebuilding this memorial. An attempt was made many years ago, but the Woolgoolga sub-Branch and Council were not […]
The NSW Rural Fire Service has been using the cooler weather to conduct hazard reduction burns. Photo: NSW Rural Fire Service.
THE NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has delayed the start of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period due to ongoing wet weather on the Coffs Coast. Traditionally the period begins on 1 September, however fire permits will not be required for the Coffs Harbour and Bellingen Local Government Areas until 1 October. RFS Superintendent Sandra […]
Brush Turkeys have again been found poisoned at Safety Beach.
THE NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating the poisoning of around 10 native Brush Turkeys at Safety Beach, the second such incident in just two years. Laboratory testing of several dead birds collected from the area has found high concentrations of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, the same chemical detected when another group of Brush Turkeys […]
Police conducted 9166 drug tests during the three-day blitz. Photo: NSW Police.
NSW POLICE have targeted motorists affected by alcohol, drugs and fatigue during a three-day operation. Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers) ran from 21-23 August across all NSW roads. During this period, police conducted more than 87,000 breath tests and 9166 drug tests. There were 186 drink driving offences detected and 660 positive drug samples. […]
City of Coffs Harbour’s new General Manager Murray Wood with Mayor Nikki Williams. Photo: CHCC.
THE new General Manager of Coffs Harbour City Council has been described as the “right person” to manage the region’s rapid growth. Murray Wood was officially appointed during an extraordinary meeting of councillors on Monday evening, 25 August. The former Dubbo Regional Council CEO will start in the role on 8 December. Mayor Nikki Williams […]
Danielle Watson will be the first player to play 100 games in the AFL North Coast’s Women's competition when she lines-up in tomorrow’s grand final. Photo: AFL North Coast.
WHEN Danielle Watson runs out for the Coffs Harbour Breakers in this Saturday’s Women’s Grand Final she will be creating AFL North Coast history. Watson will be the first player to reach the 100-game milestone in the AFL North Coast Women’s competition. A member of the Breakers since the club’s first women’s match in 2018, […]
Indie R’n’B artist Surat.
LOCAL indie R’n’B artist Surat is sharing his heartfelt sound across the Coffs Coast this September, performing four free gigs across community-focused venues. “My parents were rock and roll, swing dancers/teachers so I grew up listening to jazz and big band music that set a foundation to shape my musical style and journey,” he told […]
Zac Creenaune gets ready for his match at Sawtell Tennis Club.
SAWTELL Tennis Club have hosted their biggest annual event. The club hosted the Sawtell Seaside Open over four big days of top-class tennis, which attracted players from across Australia. “We had about 245 entrants this year, which was up about 60 on last year, and it’s traditionally our biggest event,” said tournament director Eli Baylis. […]
