IN tragic circumstances, Wendy’s son, William, passes away. Aware that William did not have a Will, Wendy contacts a solicitor to commence the administration of her late son’s estate. Wendy believes that she is William’s “next of kin” on the basis that William was never married, was not in a de facto relationship when he […]
DEAR News Of The Area, WHY do we allow people to drive on our beaches? A recent meta-study by University of the Sunshine Coast Professor of Marine Science, Thomas Schlacher, confirms that driving 4WD vehicles on beaches has serious environmental impacts. The vast majority of 4WD users follow the rules and do their best to […]
DEAR Jasminda, AFTER a couple of weeks away, my husband and I have realised that we get along much better when we are away from home. Our relationship improved, we both relaxed for the first time in a long time, and it became apparent that we are soft touches and often feel that others take […]
City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams, commemoration organiser Elias Elias, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and event speaker Asaad Aldakh.
Young Yazidi women who experienced the genocide tell their story. Coffs Harbour Yazidis gather to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the genocide in Sinjar. A Yazidi woman views photos of those lost or killed in the genocide. Many photos of lost or murdered family members were shared at the commemoration. MOURNFUL wailing filled the room […]
Coffs Coast Tourism award winners and finalists with Coffs MP Gurmesh Singh.
Coffs Coast Tourism award winners and finalists with Coffs MP Gurmesh Singh. Bellingen’s The Belfry Manager Rowan Simon. THE Coffs Coast fared well in the 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards with Bellingen’s The Belfry guesthouse winning the Hosted Accommodation award for the second consecutive year. Attending the awards night in Byron Bay, manager Rowan […]
Cheryl Dal Pozzo and Margaret Duffus with the tea service. Captain William Whaites and wife Emily Bayldon. CHERYL Dal Pozzo (nee Whaites), a descendant of Captain William Whaites, has gifted the Nambucca Headland Museum a silver tea service presented to her great grandparents by the Nambucca River community in 1889. The engraved set, which when […]
The Sea World Foundation team with the seal at Coffs Harbour boat ramp.
Last year’s Show and Shine at Park Beach Plaza. Photo: Mike Camilleri. The Sea World Foundation team with the seal at Coffs Harbour boat ramp. A JUVENILE New Zealand Fur Seal has been returned to the Solitary Islands off Coffs Harbour after just over six weeks of rehabilitation for a severe shark bite. The young […]
Mike Camilleri readying his car for the Show and Shine at Park Beach Plaza.
Mike Camilleri readying his car for the Show and Shine at Park Beach Plaza. Last year’s Show and Shine at Park Beach Plaza. Photo: Mike Camilleri. COFFS Harbour City Rotary Club stages its Show and Shine at the Park Beach Plaza (PBP) on Sunday 10 August. As a well-established and popular event, Rotary’s Motor Show […]
More than 200 people had a wonderful day. Photo: supplied by SNAICC.
Catherine Liddle and Aunty Julie Carey (Kulai). More than 200 people had a wonderful day. Photo: supplied by SNAICC. NATIONAL Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day was on Tuesday 4 August with communities across the country coming together to honour their strength, voice and deep cultural identity. More than 200 children, including those from […]
THE much-loved Macksville Music Muster will return to the town’s showgrounds from 16-23 February 2026. This five-day event will showcase a diverse range of musical talent, alongside delicious food, stalls and family fun engaging activities for all ages. “We are thrilled to bring this unique Muster back to Macksville in 2026,” said event coordinator Vanessa […]
