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Residents urged to be aware of mould impacts after floods

AS the flood clean-up begins across the Mid North Coast, residents are urged to be aware of the impacts of mould. Mould loves moisture and poorly-lit areas that lack decent ventilation, such as walls or wallpaper, ceilings, bathroom tiles, carpets, insulation material and wood. NSW Health states that most health problems caused by mould are […]

Community

Tiga Cross from Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary makes Tour Guide finals

Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary manager Tiga Cross engaging with visitors. Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary manager Tiga Cross engaging with visitors. Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary manager Tiga Cross engaging with visitors. COFFS Coast Wildlife Sanctuary manager Tiga Cross has been named one of eight finalists for the NSW Tourism Association’s Top Tour Guide award. This is […]

Sport

Breakers and Saints players selected to rep squad

COFFS Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints players have been selected to the initial AFL North Coast representative squad. The initial 40-man squad will be cut down to the 22 who will represent the AFL North Coast in the league’s first men’s representative match since 2018. The North Coast Force team will take on the North […]

Sport

Coffs set to host the world’s largest Backyard Ultra

THE countdown is on for one of the most unique and exciting endurance events in the world, as the Coffs Backyard Ultra returns to the Coffs Harbour Showground on Saturday, 7 June. With 580 runners registered, this year’s event is set to be officially the largest Backyard Ultra ever, drawing participants from across Australia and […]

Sport

Mackay shines for Lionesses but Thorn strikes late as Raiders salvage a draw

A LAST-MINUTE stunner from Katie Thorn rescued a point for reigning champions Urunga in a pulsating 2-2 draw with a resurgent Coffs United Lionesses on Sunday night at the Coffs Coast Synthetics. In the last minute of the Women’s Premier League match, Thorn danced across the Lionesses’ backline before curling a rocket into the top […]

Sport

AFL North Coast juniors earn state school selection

THREE of the AFL North Coast’s top juniors have earned selection to a State school representative team. Reese Legend, Chloe Murphy, and Zoe Tarlinton were selected to the NSW Combined High Schools Australian Football Girls team. They earned state selection after outstanding performances representing the North Coast, at the NSW Combined High Schools Sports Association- […]

Local News

‘Long road’ to flood recovery on the Coffs Coast

NSW SES Coffs Harbour volunteers made the journey south to Kempsey to support recovery efforts. Photo: Coffs Harbour SES. Drivers were implored not to risk driving through floodwaters. Photo: Coffs Harbour SES. SES volunteers respond to incidents across the Coffs Coast. Photos: SES. SES volunteers respond to incidents across the Coffs Coast. Photos: SES. SES […]

Entertainment, Event

Artists share an ‘Eclectic Selection’ of what matters to them

Jai Waters (centre) and friends with her Eclectic Selection works. Printmakers Barb Newby, Annie Olive, Karen Thio and Margie Hawtin with their “Woopi” mini prints. Jo and Barb Newby with Robin Appleby’s “Beach Bodies”. Roz Stone with her painting “Winter on Collins”. WOOLGOOLGA Art Gallery’s current exhibition “Eclectic Selection” is a fitting title for a […]

Local News

Renewed calls for alternate route to Dorrigo Plateau

BELLINGEN Shire Council is ramping up its call for urgent action on a viable alternative route for Waterfall Way, following a third major landslip in two months. On Tuesday 13 May, Waterfall Way was closed at Gordonville Cutting due to a landslip, limiting vehicle access to Dorrigo and surrounding Plateau communities. Motorists were left to […]

Local News

Freemasons support The Uniting Church Soupie

MEMBERS of the Coffs Harbour and Sawtell Masonic Lodges have donated goods to the Uniting Church Soup Place. “We provided them with packages of food and other items that can be used for crisis packs for those suffering homelessness and hardship,” Brother Stan Gordon told News Of The Area. The Coffs Harbour Soup Kitchen, also […]