DEAR News Of The Area, I WRITE to correct the public record about statements by Forestry Corporation (FCNSW) reported in NOTA on 9 January, 2026. I breed (in the wild) and seek to increase the populations of Endangered Greater Gliders (GGs) and other globally significant biota on my conservation reserves. In late 2023, FCNSW spent […]
THE existing roundabout on Moonee Beach Road and the Moonee Beach Estate’s associated road network will be adequate for the next 20 years or so, says a report to City of Coffs Harbour Council. Councillor Paul Amos unsuccessfully proposed a motion at the council’s 29 January ordinary meeting. The motion asked the council to support […]
Northern end of Jetty Beach.
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council shed light on a hot issue at its ordinary meeting on 29 January, voting to investigate how it could provide shading from the sun at the Jetty foreshores. Councillor Tony Judge raised community concerns about a lack of shade in the area, saying it impacted the amenity of the foreshores […]
Great Koala National Park carbon credits to be invested locally. Photo: Andrew Vivian.
COFFS Harbour City Council Council unanimously supported a motion by Councillor Jonathan Cassell at its meeting on 29 January. The motion supports, in principle, the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) carbon method, recognising its economic potential and environmental benefits when applied to the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP). Council resolved to note that carbon […]
Medical student Aimee Long is one of the 7,900 students who have benefitted from the program since 2024. Photo: NSW Health.
UP TO $12,000 in financial support is on offer for students enrolled in medical, nursing, midwifery, dentistry, Aboriginal health and allied health degrees across NSW. The new round of applications for the Tertiary Health Study Subsidies Program opened on 28 January. This year, support will be available for up to 4,000 students across the state. […]
Soon to be on the market, City of Coffs Harbour’s former council administration building.
CITY of Coffs Harbour’s former council administration building at 2-4 Castle Street will be placed on the open market for sale. The two-storey building, which is currently vacant, was constructed in 1983 and served as the council’s main administration building until the opening of the $82 million Yarilla Place in September 2023. The matter was […]
Woolgoolga’s 5-year-old National Physie Champion, Montana Wright.
Woolgoolga’s 5-year-old National Physie Champion, Montana Wright. Woolgoolga’s Open Advanced Ladies National Physie Champion, Holly Sanders. WOOLGOOLGA Physical Culture Club (Physie) has had two of its members crowned National Champions 2025 at the Edith Parsons School of Physical Culture at Sydney Town Hall. Montana Wright (5 years) and Holly Sanders (Open Advanced Ladies) were awarded […]
Karen, Anne, Deb, Susan, Aileen, Leanne and Cathy.
27/01/2025 THIRTY three women came out to play today. Anne Tobin smashed the field with a massive 46, she claims it’s the calming effect of Michelle Wilson. Let’s see what that does to her handicap. First birdy of the day was Carole Stone on the 3rd. Karen Bellamy also had a solid game with a […]
DEAR News Of The Area THERE has been much to digest in the events of this year’s Australia Day celebration, some of it giving little cause for joy. Watching the flag hijacked by Australia First, white supremacists and similar groups, was a depressing experience. I would love to celebrate wearing a silly hat and beach […]
Walking to work can improve mental health. Photo: Walk to work Day.
WALK to Work Day will take place on Friday, 26 March, encouraging Australians to build more walking into their daily routines while raising funds for better mental health outcomes nationwide. The annual campaign, led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, highlights the physical and mental health benefits of walking and this year supports the Black […]
