DEAR News Of The Area, A SIMPLE Google search for correlation between increased atmospheric carbon dioxide and temperature shows that Wayne Dunesbury’s contrary assertions (“At least we agree on something’, NOTA 21/8/26) are nonsense, unless tens of thousands of scientists worldwide over the past 50 years have been wrong. Given that we have passed peak […]
DEAR News Of The Area, RECENTLY, I have been thinking about the way our local councillors are elected. In New South Wales, councils can operate under two main systems: an at-large system, where councillors are elected by voters across the entire local government area, or a ward system, where the council area is divided into […]
The AFL North Coast grand finals are being played this weekend, with the Coffs Harbour Breakers and Port Macquarie Magpies facing off in the senior men’s, reserves, and Under 18s.
IT is the pointy end of the season in many codes. This weekend the AFL North Coast grand finals are being played, with the Coffs Harbour Breakers and Port Macquarie Magpies (pictured above) facing off in the senior men’s, reserves, and Under 18s. In other games across the week: Friday, 28 August Australian Rules Football […]
Allegra school students observe the penguins.
Allegra school students observe the penguins. Tiga Cross shares time with the Allegra School students. STUDENTS from Allegra School recently visited Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary (CCWS), where they experienced a day of hands-on learning about conservation, sustainability and the role people play in protecting the natural environment. As a local not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the […]
Coffs City staff and councillors.
Coffs City staff and councillors. Brad Daymond and Glenn Aylwood drum up the fundraising. The 42 Band entertains. FOLLOWING a magnificently successful Mayoral Ball benefiting the charity Coffs Kids, the City’s Mayor, Cr Nikki Williams, is sharing the committee’s plans for where the fundraising total of more than $70,000 will go. The 2026 Mayoral Ball […]
Hearnes Lake is one of the catchments being monitored. Photo: Brett Vercoe.
LOCALS have known that Hearnes Lake and other Coffs Coast catchments have contained evidence of toxic chemicals at unsafe levels for quite a while. In 2021 Hearnes Lake Catchment Management Group, under the auspices of the Sandy Beach Action Group (SANDBAG) used a $9,000 Council Environmental Levy grant to collect water samples from waterways flowing […]
Amaia Wain in action for the Bellingen Bulldogs.
AMAIA Wain has taken her place amongst the best female Aussie Rules players in the country. The former Bellingen Bulldogs and Sawtell/Toormina Saints player made her AFLW debut, playing for the Western Bulldogs in their opening round win against the Gold Coast Suns on the Gold Coast. The 18-year-old had four disposals and four tackles […]
Carols at Marian Grove in 2025.
Zara, Jen & Paddy performing. Carols at Marian Grove in 2025. Carols at Marian Grove in 2025. FOLLOWING the outstanding success of its earlier Latin Carnival concert in Nambucca, the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra is bringing the vibrant sounds and infectious rhythms of Latin America to Woolgoolga this Father’s Day. The concert, to be held […]
North Coast V-Twins shop front at 191 Orlando Street Coffs Harbour.
North Coast V-Twins shop front at 191 Orlando Street Coffs Harbour. Some of the Yamaha range at North Coast V-Twins. NORTH Coast V-Twins is entering an exciting new era, bringing five of the world’s most iconic motorcycle brands together under one roof and creating one of regional New South Wales’ largest motorcycle destinations. Over the […]
Laurie Pilon, Kim Batty, Kerry Slater.
11/08/2026 A FIELD of 33 players contested this week’s Stableford competition on a dry course that provided plenty of run. The standout performer of the day was Kim Batty, who returned an excellent score of 38 Stableford points to take out the competition. Kim’s consistent play, good course management and the ability to capitalise on […]
