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Police

Police legal action rates rise across most offences

THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released a new report examining the proportion of recorded crimes that result in an offender being charged by NSW Police. The study, “Trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023”, examines the rate of legal action taken by police across 11 categories of offences over 15 […]

Regional

Women charged over rooftop protest in Coffs Harbour

SIX women have been charged over a protest at the Forestry Corporation (FCNSW) office in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday, 23 April. The group employed devices that included pipe arm locks as they occupied the roof of the Park Street building from around 9.30am and unfurled banners next to the FCNSW logo that read, “End Native […]

Jasminda's Advice

‘On the couch’ with Jasminda

DEAR Jasminda, YET again I have destroyed my healthy eating plan over Easter. The couple of kilos I lost following my New Year’s resolution are back on the scales. It all feels like a waste of time trying to get fit and healthy. Do I just give in and give up? Tina P. Dear Tina, […]

Film

The Big Screen

MARVEL studios unleashes its next great experimental flick this week, hoping that the Thunderbolts will capture new audiences in the same way the Guardians of the Galaxy did. Taking a page from their competitor DC’s Suicide Squad films, the premise sees several of the supporting “anti-heroes” from previous Marvel films and television shows thrown together, […]

Government, Politics, Regional

Donna Pike to contest Page for Trumpet of Patriots

DONNA Pike will contest the seat of Page in Saturday’s federal election for the newly-formed Trumpet of Patriots party. Ms Pike, who has lived in the electorate for over 40 years, holds a Certificate 4 in leadership and management, and has worked in real estate sales and as a wedding celebrant. She has also served […]

Regional

Last known WWII veterans commemorate Anzac Day at Woolgoolga

WAR veterans Colin Robertson, 99, and John Imrie, 98, the last known servicemen from WWII in the Woolgoolga district, attended the Anzac Day ceremony at their local Diggers Club. Both volunteered to join the armed forces at 18 years of age. Colin saw active service in the Pacific while John had almost completed his Air […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Nothing wrong with being woke

DEAR News Of The Area, IF Mr Dave Williamson (Letters 25 April) is telling us he’s “had a gutful” of a collection of ideologies that include an increased awareness of racial and social injustice, and an intolerance of prejudice and discrimination, plus an empathetic attitude towards disadvantaged minorities, then so be it. We all know […]

Politics

Where to vote in Cowper and Page

COFFS HARBOUR can expect to be in the national spotlight after polls close in this Saturday’s Federal Election, 3 May. It is in the most marginal Nationals seat in the country and could play a key role in determining whether there will be a hung or majority parliament. As was the case in 2022, Nationals […]

Sport

Saints win in the wet to open their AFL season

WET weather footy is always a tough proposition, especially in your first game of the season. But the Sawtell/Toormina Saints passed the test with flying colours. The Saints got their season off to a winning start by beating the Coffs Harbour Breakers in a hard-fought wet weather contest at Richardson Park. The Saints prevailed 7.7 […]

Sport

Asian Cup agony: Matildas star Fowler has ruptured ACL

MATILDAS star Mary Fowler has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and is in a race against time to play in next year’s home Asian Cup. Manchester City had been hopeful the brilliant winger had avoided the dreaded injury, suffered when she appeared to wrench her right knee while overstretching for the ball on Sunday. […]