DEAR News Of The Area, UNSURPRISINGLY, the rhetoric used by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and other Israeli and US government spokespeople following the recent Australian Government announcement on qualified recognition of Palestine statehood, follows a pretty standard formula. It starts with a one-sided focus on the terrorist atrocities and hostage-taking carried out by Hamas on […]
Traditional Shotokan Karate Coffs Harbour Club members Allyson Tracey, William Ching, Shannon Robinson, Sam Staford, James Ryan, Andrew Hall (middle) Amelia, Chloe, and Eleanor (front) at the Queensland Titles.
TRADITIONAL Shotokan Karate Federation (TSKF) Coffs Harbour club members have achieved top results at the Queensland Titles. The nine members represented NSW at the Traditional Shotokan Karate Federation Queensland Championship Titles on the Gold Coast. The club members participated in two days of intense training under Nemoto Sensei, direct from Japan, and had a successful […]
A handmade sign warned locals of the recent shark incident.
THE end of winter has been marked by a number of concerning shark encounters on the northern beaches of Coffs Harbour. Months after a GoPro video of a shark encounter went viral after a group of surfers were targeted by a shark at Shelleys – the backbeach of Look-At-Me-Now Headland – another incident has occurred […]
Tenants have been given 30 days to vacate these two unit blocks.
TENANTS in 11 units at 6 and 8 San Francisco Avenue, Coffs Harbour have been given 30 days to vacate after the unit blocks were sold at auction in July for $2.95 million. The units have provided long-term, low-rent accommodation for more than 20 years. Questions are being asked as to why the new owners […]
POLICE are appealing for information after a body was located at Iluka. About 10am on Saturday 23 August 2025, police were called to Ten Mile Beach, Iluka, following reports a body had been found. Officers attached to Coffs Harbour Police District attended and located the body of a 32-year-old woman. Police established a crime scene […]
The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints women play off for the second straight time in the grand final. Photo: AFL North Coast.
ONE more win for premiership glory. AFL North Coast teams will play off for the ultimate prize this weekend during their grand finals at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints seniors play off for the premiership flag. It’s their first meeting in the premiership decider since 2018, as both […]
IF you’ve ever needed a reason to step outside, tilt your head back, and marvel at the heavens, August is it. This month, the night sky becomes a stage for some of the most breathtaking celestial performances you’re likely to witness in years – and here in Australia, we have front-row seats. It all began […]
Hanna Burrell, Jill Harrington and Leonie Holley at the Biggest Morning Tea event.
Coffs Harbour Trefoil Guild President Leonie Holley presenting a cheque to the Cancer Institute’s Jill Harrington at the 40th birthday event. Hanna Burrell, Jill Harrington and Leonie Holley at the Biggest Morning Tea event. The Trefoil Guild 40th birthday celebration cake. COFFS Harbour Trefoil Guild celebrated its 40th birthday with a gathering of former and […]
Sasebo and Bishop Druitt College representatives at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden.
Sasebo and Bishop Druitt College representatives at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden. Climbing and viewing from Mutton Bird Island. Climbing and viewing from Mutton Bird Island. At The Big Banana Fun Park. The Sasebo group has lunch with Mayor Nikki Williams at Donovans Surf Club. THE ties between Sasebo in Japan and Coffs Harbour […]
Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies committee members for 2025 Jenny Hallet, Heather Hardwick, Linda Friend and Helen Mears OAM.
Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies committee members for 2025 Jenny Hallet, Heather Hardwick, Linda Friend and Helen Mears OAM. Coffs Harbour Pink Lady volunteers at the hospital. Coffs Harbour Pink Lady volunteers at the hospital. Coffs Harbour Pink Lady volunteers at the hospital. COFFS Harbour Pink Ladies have donated more than $362,000 in patient comfort items […]
