DEAR News Of The Area, TO Jeffrey Cox, in reply to your previous letter. Like you, I am not completely happy with the Labor Party or any political party for that matter. And I cannot comment on all the assertions that you made in your previous letter. However, with regards to the cost of establishing […]
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has received the top gong in the King's Birthday Honours List. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
FORMER prime minister Scott Morrison has been congratulated after receiving Australia’s highest civilian honour, but there is at least one call for him to decline the gong. Mr Morrison is one of 14 people named as a Companion of the Order of Australia in the annual King’s Birthday Honours List, alongside filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and […]
Previous State of Origin Touch Series encounters. Photos: NSW Touch Football.
Previous State of Origin Touch Series encounters. Photos: NSW Touch Football. Previous State of Origin Touch Series encounters. Photos: NSW Touch Football. WITH this year’s State of Origin series underway, Coffs Harbour is set to host a New South Wales vs Queensland showdown of its own. The 2025 State of Origin Touch Series will be […]
Clare Palmer was the last female standing.
Clare Palmer was the last female standing. Runners complete another lap. THE 2025 Coffs Backyard Ultra has officially come to a close after an unforgettable weekend of endurance, community spirit, and record-breaking performances at the Coffs Harbour Showground. With over 375 runners taking part, the event lived up to its title as one of the […]
Melissa Jacobs.
CITY of Coffs Harbour has appointed a new member to its Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. At its meeting on 22 May, Council resolved to confirm Melissa Jacobs as an independent member of the committee for a term of three years. Council also resolved to send a letter of thanks to Barry Ford, who had […]
Fynn Robins hones his skills. Photo: TAFE NSW.
FOUR talented TAFE students from Coffs Harbour have qualified for the national WorldSkills competition, which brings together the best emerging trades and skills talent from across the country. The skills-based competitions operate at regional, national and international levels, and are aligned to National Training Packages, Apprenticeships Australia and Jobs Australia schemes. TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour […]
Sgt Sean McDowell with Jago, who retired from service in 2023. Both assisted in dozens of arrests in the Coffs command. Photo: NSW Police.
Superintendent Shane Cribb. Photo: NSW Police. Sgt Sean McDowell with Jago, who retired from service in 2023. Both assisted in dozens of arrests in the Coffs command. Photo: NSW Police. THE Mid North Coast’s most senior police officer and a dog handler who assisted in dozens of arrests in the Coffs command, have been recognised […]
THE State Government has announced $30.4 million for a new crisis intervention package to “ensure more vulnerable people can access homelessness services and find a safe place to live”. The 2025-26 NSW Budget will include $20 million to expand existing crisis and transitional housing, and $10.4 million over four years for homelessness charity the Bill […]
The awards will be held in the River Oak Room (Council Chambers) from noon on Monday, 7 July as part of the City’s NAIDOC Week activities.
FIFTY finalists have been announced in the Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards. The awards are hosted by the City of Coffs Harbour and the Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee. 2025 Finalists Grace Roberts Memorial Community Development Award: Steven Skinner, Kerrie-Rae Ellis, Noelene Skinner, Michelle Sinclair, Anau Speizer, Holly Heinz, Dean Kelly, Karly Morris, Cylie Brown, […]
