Mr Kemp (second from left) said the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli was on his "bucket list”. Photo: Michael Kemp FB.
OXLEY MP Michael Kemp joined thousands of others at Anzac Cove in Turkey to mark the solemn anniversary of Anzac Day. Mr Kemp described attending the 110th Anniversary Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli as a “bucket list experience” and one of the greatest honours of his life. “Standing at Gallipoli as the sun rose […]
SHEARWATER fledglings are currently departing Muttonbird Island off the Coffs Coast, prompting an appeal for residents to “dim their lights”. The island, which is called Giidany Miirlarl (moon sacred place) by the Gumbaynggirr people, supports the state’s second-largest colony of shearwaters – commonly known as muttonbirds. During April, adult shearwaters depart on their annual migration, […]
Edwina Whitworth was recently awarded Lifetime membership after serving CWA for 50 years. Member of Oxley Michael Kemp recognising Edwina Whitworth’s 50 years of CWA membership. President of Woolgoolga CWA Trish Stabback. Kae Anforth, Raleigh Repton CWA branch. FRIENDSHIP, new challenges and advocacy are just a few of the factors that attract women to the […]
The Coffs Coast Waster Services App.
THE Coffs Coast Waste Services App is now live and free to download on either the App Store or Google Play. While much of the information on household waste and recycling services has been available on the council’s website, having access to an app makes a quick check easy for those with a mobile phone. […]
Ken Pay received Highly Commended for his acrylic artwork ‘Three Sisters’.
Hilary Young received Highly Commended for ‘Gullivanting’ in the Watercolour Section. Ken Pay received Highly Commended for his acrylic artwork ‘Three Sisters’. Ballina Moon by Lynne Short received first prize in the Watercolour Section. Isabella Brandli with her piece ‘Memories are Gold’ winning second place in the Open Section. THE quality of the Coffs Harbour […]
Moonlight Rainbow Lorikeet by Margherita Standing.
Dripping Hydrangeas by Annette Brauer. Moonlight Rainbow Lorikeet by Margherita Standing. Ghostly by Rick Switzer. Boambee Sunset by Sharron Sykes. THIS year marks the 50th anniversary of the C.ex Coffs Camera Club; a group that has captured countless moments and contributed richly to the visual history of the Coffs community. Founded in 1975 by a […]
Some of the 2025 ‘stars’ and dancers.
Some of the 2025 ‘stars’ and dancers. Team McGrath’s star Ashlee Downton, Annette Sommerville, and star Jessica Payne. Daniel Tempest and his dance teacher Jacqui Jarratt. Photos: Rex Clutario. CANCER Council’s annual Stars of the Coffs Coast Dance for Cancer event is stepping up, with the local “stars” beginning to learn their dance routines. The […]
NATIONALS MP Kevin Hogan has earned a fifth term as the Page electorate’s Federal representative, after a resounding election victory on Saturday. Mr Hogan took 60.00 percent of the Two-candidate preferred (TCP) vote, soundly beating Labor candidate Wendy Backhous (39.26 percent). “It is very humbling to be re-elected with an increase in my primary vote,” […]
DEAR News Of The Area, MY wife and I went to a polling station on Saturday, and she told the election officer at the table her surname, which was Quick. She knew there could be a problem when he started looking around the letter W. Then despite explaining where the letter Q was in the […]
The Coffs-Clarence Police District’s new Probationary Constables. Photo: NSW Police.
SIX new Probationary Constables began work at the Coffs-Clarence Police District on Monday. NSW Police Force’s Class 365 officially attested at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 2 May. The new recruits have now commenced duties at their new home stations across the state. Each officer will undertake 12 months of on-the-job training while holding […]
