Northern Storm (white) pushing for finals contention. Photo: David Wigley.
THE Northern Storm have literally stormed into finals contention with a resounding 5-1 comeback over the Orara Valley Dingoes in the Women’s Premier League on Friday night. It was far from smooth sailing early, as the Dingoes drew first blood after just seven minutes when Kalla Linsley pounced on a loose ball in the six-yard […]
Coffs Harbour Table Tennis Club and Over 50's members with Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh.
SPORT and recreation clubs across the Coffs Coast are being urged to apply for a share of $50,000 in funding through the 2025 NSW Local Sport Grant Program. Coffs Harbour Nationals MP Gurmesh Singh said the program is designed to strengthen grassroots sport by increasing participation, improving access, and enhancing facilities across local communities. “It […]
The Volunteer Appreciation Event held at the Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre.
BELLINGEN Shire Council formally recognised the hard work and dedication of its approximately 170 volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation Event on Thursday 19 June at the Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre. The evening brought together volunteers from across Council programs to celebrate their invaluable service to the community. Volunteers play a vital role in delivering […]
The Pyrmont Bridge, constructed in 1903, has two steel spans and 12 timber spans built with over 900 tons of hardwood timber.
HERITAGE timber bridge restoration experts from Placemaking NSW, Transport for NSW and Broockmann Water Advisory have visited the North Coast for a guided tour of native hardwood production forests. The tour, facilitated by the Forestry Corporation of NSW’s (FCNSW) Sales and Planning teams, offered an opportunity for the NSW Government’s bridge team to see first-hand […]
Backing the Future 2022 Mid North Coast grant recipient, Josie Clarke.
THE Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF) are looking for people with innovative ideas to enhance the lives of 12 to 30-year-olds living in remote, rural, and regional NSW. They’re inviting applications for grants of $50,00 through the Backing the Future program. In NSW, the program has […]
Sydney Swans AFLW player Rebecca Privitelli with Sydney Swans Academy players at the junior clinic.
SYDNEY Swans have returned to the Coffs Coast, with the club’s women’s side taking part in an AFLW Community Camp and visiting local schools to help run clinics. The Swans were put through their paces in a gruelling training session at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium, before hosting a junior clinic for their adoring young […]
DEAR News Of The Area, WHILE I respect the views of people who oppose development of the harbour foreshores, I’m getting a bit tired of hearing their claim that the great majority of people who voted at the last Council election, opposed the development. Let’s consider a few inconvenient truths: 1. For two-three years, the […]
A rally in Taree calls for Category D funding to be announced.
ADDITIONAL support has been announced for primary producers in New South Wales affected by the extreme flooding event from 18 May 2025. This funding is provided under Category D of the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments. The package will be available through grants administered by the NSW […]
COFFS Harbour is set to host Australia’s best junior rugby league talent for the second straight year. The Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships kick off this weekend, Sunday 13 July. The week-long competition will be held at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium, with the championships showcasing future NRL and NRLW stars. The Under 18s […]
A community survey will examine community attitudes to road safety issues.
THE City of Coffs Harbour is partnering with The George Institute for Global Health in a road safety project being trialled in seven NSW Local Government Areas. The next phase in the pilot is a community survey which will examine community attitudes to road safety issues, including speeding. In the most recent five-year period reported […]
