DEAR News Of The Area, THE Cowper results show some interesting voting patterns. Across the board Caz Heise got a 3.5 percent increase in primary vote from 2022 while Pat Conaghan had a 0.8 percent decline in primaries. Unfortunately for the independent the gain was mainly won from Labor and the Greens losses. Some booths […]
NEXT week is National Volunteer Week and what a perfect opportunity to say thank you to the amazing people who give their time and energy to others. Whether you’re pulling weeds at a community garden, coaching the local footy team, helping out at events, or just quietly making life better behind the scenes, I thank […]
DEAR News Of The Area, CONGRATULATIONS to Ally and her fantastic and dedicated team at the Chill ‘n’ Chat Cafe for serving a fabulous Mother’s Day lunch on Friday 9 May. It was a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds. Words can hardly describe how special this celebration was. The impeccable service, the beautiful […]
DEAR News Of The Area, WHILE we may congratulate Pat [Conaghan] and his Nationals team on their election win, and thank the other candidates – especially Independent Caz Heise and her hard working team, for putting their hands up and at least giving us a choice – it might be worth reflecting on how our […]
Lifeline North Coast volunteers.
Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. THIS National Volunteer Week, May 19-25, Lifeline North Coast is recognising the individual and collective contributions of all the volunteers who ensure that every Australian has access to hope and connection […]
The prime minister has played down internal divisions as he unveiled his new-look ministry. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
The prime minister has played down internal divisions as he unveiled his new-look ministry. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS. Tanya Plibersek during the Federal election campaign. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch. ANTHONY Albanese has dumped Tanya Plibersek from her environment portfolio as part of a shake-up of his ministry. The prime minister played down internal divisions following […]
The 13-metre motorboat was tracked off the NSW coast before being intercepted. Photo: NSW Police.
More than a thousand blocks of cocaine were found on a motorboat off the NSW coast. Photo: NSW Police. Two men were arrested on the vessel and another three men were nabbed on shore. Photo: NSW Police. The 13-metre motorboat was tracked off the NSW coast before being intercepted. Photo: NSW Police. A BOAT bought […]
CITY of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams, will lead the local contribution to National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday, 21 May. Cr Williams will read “The Truck Cat” between 10.30-11.30am at the Harry Bailey Memorial Library at Yarrila Place, Coffs Harbour. National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). […]
Tom Sweeney (right) hat-trick inspires Northern Storm to 7-1 victory. Photo: D Wigley.
TOM Sweeney bagged a hat-trick as Northern Storm sent a fierce warning to their title rivals with a 7-1 demolition of Bellingen Bats in the HIT105.5 Men’s Premier League on Saturday. The reigning champions took control early at the Coffs Coast Synthetic Fields, storming to a 3-0 lead by half-time through a Sweeney double and […]
