Welcome Hospo Shakers enjoying sport outside of work.
Coffs Football 6s hits new heights as participation soars
Big smiles from the Welcome Hospo Groovers. 16 football teams competed in the Wednesday Mixed Football competition. Josh Wiseman won last year’s grand final as a goalkeeper for Coffs United and was a winger in the sixes competition. Welcome Hospo Shakers enjoying sport outside of work. Female football registrations have surged over the past few […]
Coffs finalist in Regional Woman of the Year awards 2026
COFFS woman Amy Riddle has been named a finalist in the Regional Woman of the Year Awards 2026. The initiative recognises the accomplishments of an exceptional woman living in regional NSW who inspires and advances her community and contributes to the fabric of her local area. Ms Riddle has lived and worked in Coffs Harbour […]
Letter to the Editor: No change of flag
DEAR News Of The Area, I REFER to Margaret England’s letter (6 February) about changing the date of Australia Day and the flag. Recent polling about such change found that almost 80 percent of those surveyed wanted to retain the status quo. I think with the flag it is not the actual components (Union Jack […]
Glenreagh apprentice tackles big rigs as part of long-term skills growth
NEW national data covering apprenticeships and traineeships from 1963 to 2025 provides a long-term view of how Australia’s training system has grown and changed over time. According to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), total apprenticeship and trainee commencements in Australia increased from 22,600 in the early 1960s to 133,300 in 2025, more […]
15 Perrys Road, Repton is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast
Address: 15 Perrys Road, ReptonPrice: $789,000Beds: 3, Bath: 1, Car: 2Land size: 708sqm ESCAPE to your own private oasis with this charming character home at 15 Perrys Road, Repton – an ideal first home for those craving a peaceful, relaxed lifestyle. Set at the rear of the block and nestled amongst mature trees, this property […]
Readers have the chance to win eight double passes to select JMT touring performances across 2026.
ADVERTISING FEATURE: A year of theatre up for grabs
THE launch of Jetty Memorial Theatre’s 2026 Season Program comes with a show-stopping bonus: the chance to win a year of theatre. To celebrate the new season, one lucky entrant will take home eight double passes to select JMT touring performances across 2026, delivering a full year of memorable nights at the theatre. Entering the […]
Printed Edition 13 FEBRUARY 2026
Ian Napier was slugged with five years' worth of land taxes after diversifying his winery business. Photo: Peter Stoop/AAP PHOTOS.
Wine and taxes: only one certainty for small producers
UNDER the shade of a weeping willow on the banks of a sparkling dam, wine lovers can look out across a sprawling national park while sipping chilled Chardonnay. Members of the Wombat Crossing Vineyard, in the heart of the NSW Hunter Valley wine region, can also stay in a cosy lodge with a fireplace, aptly […]
Sue Higginson speaks at a jetty foreshores rally. File photo: Foreshore For All Inc.
Foreshores public submission response documents released – after a fight
DURING the Public Exhibition of the Jetty Revitalisation proposal in June 2025, 1724 public submissions were lodged. Foreshore For All Inc. says that although originally advised that the submissions would be made available for public perusal, that did not occur. A GIPA request (Government Information Public Access) was initially lodged by ‘Jetty Foreshores – Let’s […]