Address: 25 Clothier Road, Bellingen Price: Auction5 Bed, 3 Bath, 6 CarLand size: 2 Ha (5 acres) approx IN many years of marketing property in Bellingen, this exceptional residence would have to be one of the finest homes we have had the pleasure of presenting. Lovingly and meticulously built 20 years ago by one of the […]
LETTER: Public deserves transparency on Ferry Street decision
DEAR News Of The Area, LAST week, Bellingen Shire Council voted to dispose of Lot 1 Ferry Street for $1. I want to be clear: this letter is not about supporting or opposing the project. It is about the integrity of the decision-making process. During the meeting, Councillor questions – together with the information provided […]
Bombshells Brings Laughter and Heart to the Jetty Memorial Theatre
COMING to the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre on Friday 11 September at 7.30pm, Bombshells is Joanna Murray-Smith’s acclaimed comedy about the wonderfully chaotic inner lives of five unforgettable women. Presented by Echo Theatre and directed by Jordan Best, this sharp, funny and heartfelt production explores women at very different stages of life. […]
Fernmount lifesaver’s nationals medal haul
PETER Allison has once again proven he’s one of Australia’s best surf lifesavers in his age group. The 66-year-old Fernmount resident returned with a haul of medals from the recent Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Australian Pool Rescue Championships in Adelaide. He came away with wins in his four individual events: the 100m obstacle race, […]
Printed Edition 28 AUGUST 2026
Safety Beach Women’s Golf
FIRST Round Report plus final Medal Round The first round of the Club Championships got underway with 33 players taking to the course. There was plenty of excitement and anticipation as everyone looked to make a strong start to the championship. Conditions provided a good test for the field with intermittent downpours and showers for […]
LETTER: What we notice is a reflection of who we are
DEAR News Of The Area, TO all who find meaning in small things, the ones who pause for a trembling leaf, who feel the hush inside a sunbeam, who notice the quiet kindnesses that slip past the rest of the world. I’ve come to understand something about you, about us. Those who see beauty in […]
Swans face Saints in Coffs in double-header
AFLW action returns to the Coffs Coast this weekend, with the Sydney Swans hosting St Kilda Saints in the third round of the latest AFLW season. The Swans and Saints play off at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Saturday, 29 August, from 4.35 pm. It’s the third time the Swans have played in Coffs […]
Coffs Harbour Snappers secured the 1st Grade Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season minor premiership. Photo: Supplied.
RUGBY: Snappers seize minor premiership
THE Coffs Harbour Snappers 1st Grade drew 24-all with Port Pirates on Saturday and in doing so secured the minor premiership and the right to host the major semi-final on Saturday. The game was played with finals intensity, and top spot on the ladder the glittering prize. Snappers struck first after 15 minutes with Morgan […]
The Coffs Harbour Breakers will look to defend their premiership as they take on the Port Macquarie Magpies in the senior men’s grand final.
AFL North Coast teams to play off for premierships
JUDGEMENT day has arrived, with the ultimate prize on the line. AFL North Coast’s senior teams will play off for premierships during grand final day on Saturday, 29 August, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The Port Macquarie Magpies and Coffs Harbour Breakers face off for the senior men’s premiership. The Breakers will look to […]
