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School

A Unique Return to School for MGG Students

SEVERAL Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr (MGG) students began their school year in Aotearoa New Zealand on Wednesday, 28 January. MGG students were joined by the local Gumbaynggirr Giingan Yiiliwiyay Girrwaa Dance Troupe in an immersion language field trip overseas. Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation (BMNAC) staff members, dancers, MGG students and parents previously travelled to Akerama […]

ADVERTISING FEATURE

ADVERTISING FEATURE: Nambucca apartments ‘halfway’ towards completion

The view from the complex at 3 High Street has been described as world-class. Local companies and tradespeople have been employed on the project. Local companies and tradespeople have been employed on the project. The apartments are scheduled for completion in August this year. The apartments are scheduled for completion in August this year. VISTA […]

Local News

Coffs strata agent disqualified after $2m taken from customers

Media Release: NSW Fair Trading has cancelled the licence of Coffs Harbour strata manager Jessica Marrie Carah and permanently disqualified her from the property and strata industry. The regulator made the decision after finding Ms Carah had fraudulently converted over $2 million from dozens of strata schemes accounts into her own personal account. Due to […]

Property

11 Birugan Close, Valla Beach, is on the market with Unrealestate

11 Birugan Close, Valla BeachBeds 4 | Bath 2 | Cars 3Land 1,775 sqmPrice $1,599,000 THIS amazing single level residence is the relaxed lifestyle property that you dream of coming home to. Offering so much and all set on a large 1,775sqm block in a desirable peaceful cul de sac, this property will not disappoint. […]

Regional

Family says current to blame for river deaths of two men near Bellingen

A FUNDRAISER has been launched to repatriate the bodies of the two men who drowned in the Never Never River near Bellingen on Sunday. Launched on GoFundMe by Sunita Kalkal of Melton West in Victoria, the stated aim is to cover the cost of repatriation to India and funeral expenses, and to support family members […]

ADVERTISING FEATURE

ADVERTISING FEATURE: Dolphins at Dusk at the Sanctuary

Celebrate Valentine’s After Dark at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Celebrate Valentine’s After Dark at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Celebrate Valentine’s After Dark at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. VALENTINE’S weekend on the Coffs Coast will once again be marked by one of the Sanctuary’s most anticipated annual events, with Dolphins at Dusk returning on 13 and […]

Opinion

Honours list: gender balance ‘cause for concern’

CONGRATULATIONS to the 680 Australians recognised in the Order of Australia in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list, which we the Council of the Order of Australia, recommended to the Governor-General. This represents the highest number since Australia Day 2024. The recipients come from all parts of the country and their service, achievements and impact […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Sawtell Pool and the Draft Aquatic Strategy

DEAR News of the Area, I would like to respond to the letters in NOTA 23 January relating to both the Sawtell Pool and the Draft Aquatic Strategy. I was interested to read about the management of the Sawtell pool and reserve. From everything I have read and spoken to Council about, the pool will […]

Regional

$4.2m to improve shark detection

NEW research, real-time tracking and expanded drone surveillance lead a $4.2 million NSW Government initiative to keep people safer in the water this summer. The investment follows an unprecedented number of attacks in recent weeks and the need for better education and community messaging on shark behaviour – particularly before and after weather events. Surf […]

Government

Government launches “Name and Shame’ list of property agents

THE State Government has launched a “Name and Shame” list of real estate agents, property managers and strata managing agents who have faced enforcement action. Available through the NSW Fair Trading website, it allows homeowners, buyers and renters to check if an agent has been fined, suspended or had their licence cancelled. It also includes […]