Eishan Ensemble.
MARCH at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre is packed with live performance, spanning music, theatre, comedy and cabaret right across the month. Among the many events on the program, the midmonth weekend of 13 to 15 March stands out as a particularly vibrant showcase, delivering three distinct and compelling experiences in just […]
The crossing over Deep Creek heads to South Valla Beach. A sign warns against jumping from the bridge. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
AN investigation is underway into the death of a 17-year-old boy at a popular swimming spot near South Valla Beach. About 1.20pm on Tuesday 17 February, emergency services were called to the Deep Creek crossing at the end of Ocean View Drive. Officers from the Mid North Coast Police District were told the teenager had […]
The Walking Football charity shield returns.
FOLLOWING last year’s successful inaugural Walking Football Charity Shield, this fun event is set to return to the Coffs Coast Synthetics on Saturday 28 March, bringing with it a mix of sporting action and community goodwill. The initiative from Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak, with the support of North Coast Football, kicked some great […]
Bellingen Canoe Adventures owner-operators Daniel and Jody Newhouse.
SUNDAY 1 March is Clean Up Australia Day and Bellingen Canoe Adventures, alongside Bellingen Council and Bellinger River RSL sub-Branch, will be promoting rubbish awareness through a fun all-ages event. Meeting at Lavenders Bridge at 8.30am, there will be a welcoming free breakfast sponsored by Bellingen Shire Council and cooked by Bellinger River RSL sub-Branch […]
Mayor Nikki Williams and Dave Dunn watch a local rider get some air.
Mayor Nikki Williams and Dave Dunn watch a local rider get some air. Local families helped shape the playground design. Mayor Nikki Williams (centre, left) and Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall & Showground Facility Management Committee Chair Carole Cleary send the riders on their way at the official opening of the Ulong BMX track. ULONG’S new […]
AN off-duty police sergeant has been charged after allegedly being caught drink driving twice in the same day. About 11.30am on Saturday 21 February, officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Traffic and Highway Patrol stopped a vehicle traveling northbound on the Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour. The driver – a 53-year-old male sergeant attached to a Northern Region […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE City of Coffs Harbour is soon to determine the future of its professional ocean lifeguard service – a decision that will decide whether this long-standing in-house team continues to serve the community or the service is outsourced. Before such a significant step is taken, it is important to reflect […]
ALAN makes a will, leaving the whole of his estate to his three daughters. However, shortly before he passes away, he makes a new will, leaving the whole of his estate to his neighbour, Henry. When Alan passes away, his daughters seek legal advice and soon commence proceedings. Henry says that he had formed a […]
DEAR Jasminda, My wife recently picked every green mango off our tree because she was worried about possums and bats. Now we have green mangoes all over the house and they don’t seem to be ripening. Has she made a fatal mistake? George F. Dear George, Since I’m not a mango expert, I was tempted […]
“Portal”, winner of the Packers Prize, by Yuta Voight. Work by Kevin Tierney being admired by Virginia Wilson. “Water’s Memory” by Yuta Voight. WOOLGOOLGA Art Gallery (WAG) is showing “Abstract”, an exhibition reflecting the efforts of local artists who have captured alternative perspectives on life. Karen Thio, spokesperson for WAG, shared insights regarding the theme, […]
