June 26, 2026
Boambee Bombers Reign in the Rain Boambee Bombers defeat Coffs United Lions 4-0.
Sport

Boambee Bombers Reign in the Rain

IN A repeat of last year’s Under 15s grand finals, the Boambee Bombers turned the tables on the Coffs United Lions romping to a 4-0 victory last weekend at the Coffs Coast Synthetics. Bailey Barden opened the scoring after just four minutes with a thunderous free kick into the top corner. Koby Banks, Luis Osterloh […]

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Letter to the Editor: Voting patterns in Cowper
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Voting patterns in Cowper

DEAR News Of The Area, THE Cowper results show some interesting voting patterns. Across the board Caz Heise got a 3.5 percent increase in primary vote from 2022 while Pat Conaghan had a 0.8 percent decline in primaries. Unfortunately for the independent the gain was mainly won from Labor and the Greens losses. Some booths […]

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From the Mayor’s Desk: Cr Nikki Williams
From The Mayor's Desk

From the Mayor’s Desk: Cr Nikki Williams

NEXT week is National Volunteer Week and what a perfect opportunity to say thank you to the amazing people who give their time and energy to others. Whether you’re pulling weeds at a community garden, coaching the local footy team, helping out at events, or just quietly making life better behind the scenes, I thank […]

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Letter to the Editor: A special celebration
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: A special celebration

DEAR News Of The Area, CONGRATULATIONS to Ally and her fantastic and dedicated team at the Chill ‘n’ Chat Cafe for serving a fabulous Mother’s Day lunch on Friday 9 May. It was a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds. Words can hardly describe how special this celebration was. The impeccable service, the beautiful […]

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‘Volunteers make everything we do possible’, says Lifeline North Coast Lifeline North Coast volunteers.
Community, Regional

‘Volunteers make everything we do possible’, says Lifeline North Coast

Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. THIS National Volunteer Week, May 19-25, Lifeline North Coast is recognising the individual and collective contributions of all the volunteers who ensure that every Australian has access to hope and connection […]

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Plibersek punted as PM stamps authority on ministry The prime minister has played down internal divisions as he unveiled his new-look ministry. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
National

Plibersek punted as PM stamps authority on ministry

The prime minister has played down internal divisions as he unveiled his new-look ministry. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS. Tanya Plibersek during the Federal election campaign. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch. ANTHONY Albanese has dumped Tanya Plibersek from her environment portfolio as part of a shake-up of his ministry. The prime minister played down internal divisions following […]

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Surprise cash purchase tips cops to huge cocaine stash The 13-metre motorboat was tracked off the NSW coast before being intercepted. Photo: NSW Police.
National

Surprise cash purchase tips cops to huge cocaine stash

More than a thousand blocks of cocaine were found on a motorboat off the NSW coast. Photo: NSW Police. Two men were arrested on the vessel and another three men were nabbed on shore. Photo: NSW Police. The 13-metre motorboat was tracked off the NSW coast before being intercepted. Photo: NSW Police. A BOAT bought […]

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