June 26, 2026
MusicNSW launches Outset, a new opportunity for young musicians Youth band Blind Pretty at Pacific Palms Rec Club for MusicNSW Regional Tours. Photo: Lens Head.
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MusicNSW launches Outset, a new opportunity for young musicians

OUTSET is a new and free opportunity created by MusicNSW to help young people on the Mid North Coast build live music careers. Guided by inspirational music industry professionals, up to 10 young people in the region will be selected to work together as a Youth Committee to create their own live music event. Applications […]

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June at the Jetty: Dance, drama and big laughs Guts Dance returns to the Jetty Theatre with ‘SUB’.
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June at the Jetty: Dance, drama and big laughs

THE Jetty Memorial Theatre is bursting with bold, unforgettable performances in June, from boundary-breaking contemporary dance to hilarious theatrical comedy and world-class stand-up. Kicking off on Tuesday 5 June, New Zealand’s anarchic troupe A Slightly Isolated Dog unleashes “The Trojan War”. Five flamboyant “French” performers guide the audience through a chaotic retelling of Homer’s Iliad, […]

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Letter to the Editor: The economic management myth
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: The economic management myth

DEAR News Of The Area, I HOPE that the total inability of the coalition to provide a coherent economic narrative during the election campaign finally dispels the complete myth that they are always better at managing the Australian economy than Labor. Despite constant repetition of the rhetoric, this claim lacks any substance. Surely being able […]

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National Touch Championships to be held in Coffs Coffs Coast players at last year’s National Championships.
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National Touch Championships to be held in Coffs

AUSTRALIA’s finest touch footballers are set to play off for national titles in Coffs Harbour next week. Touch Football Australia’s ‘The Championships’ will be held over three huge days of representative touch football from Friday, 30 May to Sunday, 1 June, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields. Originally scheduled for early March, […]

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Coffs United claim Barselaar Shield but Woopi takes the top two Coffs United President and junior coach Glen Williams lifted the 2025 Tony Barselaar Memorial Shield.
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Coffs United claim Barselaar Shield but Woopi takes the top two

COFFS City United have lifted the 2025 Tony Barselaar Memorial Shield, but it was Woolgoolga United who walked away with major bragging rights, after a fierce three-day football showdown at the Coffs Coast Synthetics. While Coffs claimed the shield by winning four of the six fixtures, Woolgoolga delivered in the two top tier competitions – […]

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Boambee break Sawtell hearts in eight-goal epic Boambee player/coach Lachie Moye inspired a memorable comeback for the Bombers.
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Boambee break Sawtell hearts in eight-goal epic

BOAMBEE and Sawtell shared the spoils in a jaw-dropping 4-4 draw in the Men’s Premier League under the floodlights on the synthetics last Saturday night. Sawtell looked home and hosed at 4-1 with just six minutes to play. But Lachie Moye’s Boambee Bombers had other ideas. In an extraordinary finish, Boambee banged in three late […]

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Glenreagh strong man’s goal to deadlift 400kgs at world games Justin Motbey hopes to set a record in the deadlift at the World Strength Games.
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Glenreagh strong man’s goal to deadlift 400kgs at world games

Justin Motbey hopes to set a record in the deadlift at the World Strength Games. The deadlift is Justin’s Motbey’s favourite event. Justin Motbey carries the weighty stone for 15 metres. STRONG man Justin Motbey has a goal of lifting 400 kilograms in the deadlift event at the World Strength Games (WGS) in Utah this […]

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St John Paul College win regional basketball title The St John Paul College Coffs Harbour Open Girls basketball team.
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St John Paul College win regional basketball title

ST JOHN Paul College Coffs Harbour’s Open Girls basketball team have once again proven their excellence on the court, winning a Basketball NSW regional school tournament at Sportz Central. The St John Paul College team won the regional title after a grand final win against Bishop Druitt College. St John Paul College Coffs Harbour’s Leader […]

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