COFFS Harbour’s population could increase by 34 per cent, adding more than 27,000 people and significantly increasing the region’s scale and economic importance, according to a new report from the Regional Australia Institute (RAI). The ‘Regional Population Planning’ report claims that regional Australia could grow by 6.2 million people by 2050. This is more than […]
MORE than 15 local charities will benefit from the $101,000 raised through the 2026 C.ex Group Coffs Harbour Running Festival, organised by the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour. This is the largest result for the Festival since it began in 2011. “The funds will be distributed through the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour to the […]
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Allegra School staff at the Gala Awards: Front - Kylie Walters, Danielle Free and Erin Caceda. Back - Reggie Frost, Oliva Doyle, Dany Alarab and Kellie Green.
ALLEGRA School Coffs Harbour has won first place in the Best Workplace in Australia Micro Business category in Great Place to Work Australia 2026 Awards. Allegra School in City Square provides inclusive and individualised education for students who have experienced barriers to learning in mainstream educational settings. The school focuses on creating supportive and transformative […]
THIS September, one of the Coffs Coast’s most colourful community events reaches an important milestone, with CurryFest Woolgoolga celebrating 20 years. What began as a community-led celebration in Woolgoolga has grown into a major annual event, attracting upwards of 10,000 people each year and bringing visitors from across […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I SUGGEST to all shoppers in the Coffs Harbour area that if Coles follow through in their intention to not buy local bananas that we boycott their supermarkets in our area. Apart from this latest move on their part, I gave up shopping in the Coffs Harbour store for the […]
Reaching out to someone you're concerned about is becoming part of everyday life. Photo: R U OK?
THURSDAY, 10 September is R U OK? Day – our annual reminder of the importance of checking in, reaching out, and talking openly about life’s ups and downs. While research shows that nine out of every 10 Australians are aware of the R U OK? movement, not everyone feels confident to reach out when someone […]
THE SAWTELL Panthers have capped off a stellar season with a commanding performance to win this year’s reserve grade premiership. The Panthers thrashed the Macksville Sea Eagles 32-0 to win the season decider at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The Panthers had to weather an early storm as the Sea Eagles had the better early chances, […]
NEW fathers in NSW will benefit from new health and mental health checks thanks to a $1 million donation from the NSW Government to men’s health charity Movember. The funding will allow NSW Health to partner with Movember to pilot health and wellbeing checks for new and expecting dads. The initiative will focus on the […]
