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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
1/8 Bradbury Close, Boambee East is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast
Address: 1/8 Bradbury Close, Boambee EastPrice: $699,000Beds: 3, Bath: 1+, Car: 1Land size: 437 sqm DISCOVER the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this charming three-bedroom house located in the ever-popular suburb of Boambee East. Ideally positioned just off Lyons Road which is the gateway to the vibrant lifestyle of Sawtell Village, complete with […]
