NSW BEACHES are being hammered by strong surf and wild weather, with volunteer surf lifesavers and lifeguards hoping that rock fishers heed their warnings and take extreme caution if planning to visit the coastline this week. At the time of writing, a Hazardous Surf Warning is currently in place for the state’s northernmost border all […]
Dorothy Jones will turn 100 on Friday 23 May.
DOROTHY Jones will celebrate her 100th birthday on Friday 23 May, at Coffs Harbour’s Legacy Nursing Home. Daughter-in-law Irene Jones is cooking the birthday girl’s favourite carrot cake and there will be cuppas galore. “I don’t really want any fuss, but I have to admit, turning 100 is special,” Dorothy said. Dorothy was born in […]
Apocalypse Joe and the Coyote.
ARTS Mid North Coast has announced the launch of a series of MiNi (digital) Concerts, as a celebration of the incredible musical talent emerging from the region. Delivered in partnership with MusicNSW, MiNi (digital) Concerts is an online music series that offers local artists both a platform to reach wider audiences and a professional development […]
A NEW guide has been released which aims to strengthen NSW Government consultation practices with regional, rural and remote communities across the state. The “Regional Communities Consultation Guide” outlines the Government’s approach to consulting with regional, rural and remote communities, including Aboriginal communities. The release of the guide follows the introduction of the Regional Communities […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I WISH to draw the council’s attention to the ambulant toilets at Yarrila Place. Obviously no-one on the planning committee has ever needed to access the ambulant toilets whilst on crutches, a stick or using a wheely walker. Firstly the doors are very heavy, not easy If disabled. The ambulant […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I HAVE been waiting to hear a word of protest from environmental groups against the destruction in Queensland of mountain tops, which includes prime koala habitat. But not a word have I heard. Nor have I heard a murmur from the anti-logging fraternity about the clear felling of land through […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I write in reply to the editorial letter “Is this the world I am living in?” by Dave Williamson dated Friday, 9 May 2025. Mr Williamson, you state that the Labor Party lacks sincerity and relies on lies to win votes. Could you please provide some evidence of this? Perhaps […]
DEAR Jasminda, THE other night, my brother-in-law invited himself over for dinner. However, I had not prepared enough for him (as he was unannounced), and he got annoyed and left. Now he won’t reply to either my husband’s or my messages. How do you suggest I go about this? Normine B Dear Normine, I’m picking […]
THERE is only one notable release in Australian cinemas this week, though it’s likely to be on a fair few “Top 10” lists come the end of 2025. Lilo & Stitch gets the live-action adaptation treatment from Disney. It follows the adventures of the alien “Experiment 626” after he crashes in Hawaii and is adopted […]
Port Macquarie Hub leader Meredith Evans with four-time Paralympian Gerry Hewson.
The Coffs Stingrays won their game against the Port Macquarie Rollers. Photos: Sue Stephenson. The Coffs Stingrays won their game against the Port Macquarie Rollers. Photos: Sue Stephenson. Allen Wilmen was one of the day’s MVPs. Port Macquarie Hub leader Meredith Evans with four-time Paralympian Gerry Hewson. THE Coffs Harbour Stingrays have wrapped up the […]
