October 25, 2026

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Coffs Coast equestrian represents Australia Tehani Badke competing during the international event. Photo: Global Amateur Tour, Mexico.
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Coffs Coast equestrian represents Australia

TEHANI Badke has shown herself to be one of the best young equestrians in the world. The 17-year-old achieved outstanding results against top international showjumpers while representing her country in Mexico. Competing in demanding conditions, including riding at altitudes exceeding 2,200 metres, the Bishop Druitt College student finished in third place (out of 83 riders) […]

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LETTER: Brelsford Park needs a good clean
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LETTER: Brelsford Park needs a good clean

DEAR News Of The Area, THERE is not enough effort by half being put into the cleaning of Brelsford Park. The tables are always filthy and need proper cleaning. We need to get rid of the constant graffiti, which is always being scribbled over the seating and table tops. There is rubbish everywhere, and broken […]

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GambleAware Week encourages people to share experiences and help reduce the stigma This year’s tagline for GambleAware Week is: “Now we see it, let’s talk about it.” Photo: magnific.
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GambleAware Week encourages people to share experiences and help reduce the stigma

IT is GambleAware Week and this year the NSW Government wants to open up the conversation on gambling harm to encourage more people to seek advice or support when needed. GambleAware provides free and confidential support to people experiencing gambling harm, whether from their own or someone else’s gambling, and GambleAware Week is a chance […]

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Coffs Motor Show displays more than 120 vehicles Coffs Harbour Motor Show is on Level 1, Park Beach Plaza.
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Coffs Motor Show displays more than 120 vehicles

Coffs Harbour Motor Show is on Level 1, Park Beach Plaza. Display in Plaza Porsche 996 Carrera and 69 Mustang Fastback. “Batman” (Mike Camilleri) fine-tuning the Batmobile for the Motor Show. MORE than 120 unique cars and bikes will be on display at Coffs Motor Show at Park Beach Plaza carpark, Level 1, on Sunday […]

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Coffs Coast rider wins national title
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Coffs Coast rider wins national title

ARCHIE Blanchette has conquered all before him to be crowned a national motocross champion. The Coffs Coast rider won the 65cc 2T 7–10 years title at the KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championship. The 10-year-old won the Australian title after triumphing at the Goulburn Valley Junior Motorcycle Club track in Shepparton. The Yamaha rider finished the […]

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Code-hopper Mark Nawaqanitawase keeps options open Code-hopper Mark Nawaqanitawase crosses the line during the 2026 NRL grand final. Photo: Dan Himbrechts, AAP.
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Code-hopper Mark Nawaqanitawase keeps options open

RUGBY Australia may believe Mark Nawaqanitawase is returning to rugby to wear the Wallabies gold, but the super talent insists he’s keeping his options open. Mark Nawaqanitawase is refusing to rule out turning his back on Australia for next year’s home Rugby World Cup as a three-nation tug-of-war for the cross-code super talent escalates. While […]

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Coalition proposes new payroll tax legislation The proposed legislation would deliver significant payroll tax reforms. Photo: Magnific.
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Coalition proposes new payroll tax legislation

THE NSW Liberal and National parties have proposed reforms to existing payroll tax legislation that they say could provide relief for small and family businesses struggling with rising costs. Coffs Harbour MP, Shadow Minister for Small Business and NSW Nationals Leader, Gurmesh Singh, says the legislation will put the Liberals and Nationals’ signature payroll tax […]

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