April 3, 2026
Cheaper complementary health treatments are on the way Private insurers will soon cover some complementary treatments. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
Government, Health

Cheaper complementary health treatments are on the way

WHEN Peter Hill walked into his first pilates class, he had to warm-up for the warm-up. With a feeble lower back and taut hamstrings, the then 63-year-old was hoping the therapy could aid his pain. Six years later, he can dart and dash with little-to-no trouble. “Occasionally I might have a bit of a twinge […]

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Cedar and Steam returns to Glenreagh Denise Hansford.
Entertainment, Event

Cedar and Steam returns to Glenreagh

Denise Hansford. Judith Hanson. Finley Stokes. GLENREAGH Memorial Museum’s annual art and photo exhibition, Cedar and Steam, will be held from 27-28 June in the Glenreagh School of Arts hall. “Come out to our delightful village for Cedar and Steam to encourage the participants, be delighted by the talented artistic works and to support our […]

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Man charged with alleged break and enter offences
Police

Man charged with alleged break and enter offences

MATTHEW James Maton, 38, will face court again in August after being charged following a string of alleged break and enters in Coffs Harbour last month. Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District commenced investigations after several businesses were broken into across the Coffs Harbour CBD and North Boambee Valley between Wednesday 21 May and Tuesday […]

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Construction imminent on Urunga boardwalk upgrade Upgrades to the boardwalk are expected to be completed next year.
Community, Government

Construction imminent on Urunga boardwalk upgrade

Upgrades to the boardwalk are expected to be completed next year. CONSTRUCTION on the long-anticipated Urunga Boardwalk upgrade is set to officially commence on Monday 16 June. All tenders for the Boardwalk project have been locked in, and the first stage will involve establishing a site compound to support construction works. The boardwalk will be […]

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Literary stars shine at Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival Festival patron Bryan Brown and fellow actor Sam Neill with (l-r) Jess Wood, Sarah Morrow, Julie Holgate and Maria Rivas. Photo: The Book Warehouse.
Editor's Picks

Literary stars shine at Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival

Festival patron Bryan Brown and fellow actor Sam Neill with (l-r) Jess Wood, Sarah Morrow, Julie Holgate and Maria Rivas. Photo: The Book Warehouse. Bryan Brown with brewery co-owner Nick Boshier. Photo: Bellingen Brewery Co. Nick Boshier (standing) with a pizza and a few brews for Wendy Harmer, Clare Wright, Bryan Brown and Peter Greste. […]

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Letter to the Editor: Respect the wishes of the Elders
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Respect the wishes of the Elders

DEAR News Of The Area, AS a young child I remember the wind-blown weedy rubbish-strewn wastelands that covered the public Garlambirla sacred lands at the Jetty Foreshore. Over the last 43 or more years I have watched the remarkable transformation of this place by Jetty Dunecare to one of incredible life, beauty, wonder, health and […]

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Sawtell Croquet Club raise money for Biggest Morning Tea Trish, Beryl, Fay and Pauline enjoy morning tea.
Sport

Sawtell Croquet Club raise money for Biggest Morning Tea

SAWTELL Croquet Club recently raised $660 for the Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea. The Biggest Morning Tea at Sawtell Croquet Club turned into the “Longest Morning Tea”, due to the inclement weather. The club’s Biggest Morning Tea was held over five days, with events, activities, and a morning tea on each day, which gave all […]

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Coffs Harbour Comets win catch-up game to secure first victory Action from the Comets vs Ghosts match on Friday night. Photos: Eden Newlyn/@edennewlynphoto.
Sport

Coffs Harbour Comets win catch-up game to secure first victory

Action from the Comets vs Ghosts match on Friday night. Photos: Eden Newlyn/@edennewlynphoto. THE COFFS Harbour Comets have recorded their first win of the season, beating the Grafton Ghosts 28-18 in their Friday night catch-up game at Geoff King Motors Oval. Macauley Dawson, Lewis Hall, James Hartley, Jett McCarthy, and Lachlan Smith were the try […]

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