AIF National Swim Carnival at Nelsons Bay. The Bellingen Bats team was Paul Sheridan, Sue Crossley, Amanda Lockman and Mike Navin. Sue Crossley made into the final of the Open Backstroke. Sue also made into the Ladies 50 – 54 years Freestyle Final coming third. Amanda Lockman made it into the 50 – 54 years […]
DEAR News Of The Area, IN reply to Steve Dobbyn’s question in his letter to NOTA on 20 March, “How did we get to this”, the answer is simple. We cut down too many trees and have taken far too long to realise the outstanding natural and cultural heritage values of our forests we are […]
WILLIAM died at 48 without a will, leaving an estate valued at $360,000. His assets included a small rural property, a motor vehicle and minimal cash. Under intestacy rules, the estate passed to his sister, Amelia, with whom he had limited contact. William had, however, been in a long but volatile relationship with Kristina for […]
Zippy the dolphin undergoes surgery at The Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary.
Zippy the dolphin undergoes surgery at The Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Zippy the dolphin undergoes surgery at The Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Zippy the dolphin undergoes surgery at The Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. COFFS Coast Wildlife Sanctuary has confirmed the successful outcome of a surgical procedure for “Zippy”, a male Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin who was […]
MISSION Australia’s annual Youth Survey is open now and the national charity is urging NSW young people aged 14-19 to share their views in the largest survey of its kind in the country. Celebrating its 25th year in 2026, the Youth Survey gives young people the chance to express themselves and share their opinions on […]
The prices of petrol and diesel at Tea Gardens on Friday, 20 March. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
GLOBAL events, most notably the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, have seen petrol and diesel prices skyrocket in the last few weeks, with a jump of 10 cents per litre (c/l) seen in a matter of days. As of Sunday 22 March 2026, crude oil prices are around US$122 per barrel – high by […]
NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe has written to the chief executives of the major fuel companies to seek information to inform the state’s response to fuel distribution challenges arising from the war in the Middle East. While the Federal Government has confirmed that fuel deliveries to Australia continue to arrive as planned, NSW and other […]
Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels’ second-grade side celebrate their premiership win.
WOOLGOOLGA Cricket Club Rebels are this season’s second-grade premiers after edging out Sawtell Cricket Club by two runs in their grand final at Richardson Park. Defending their total of 173, the Rebels bowled out the home side for 171 in a thrilling grand final which came right down to the final over. The Rebels also […]
The Nana Glen Lizards celebrate their premiership win.
NANA Glen Lizards are once again the kings of Coffs Coast cricket after winning Sixers Cricket League Coffs Harbour’s first-grade premiership for the second straight season. The Lizards successfully defended their title with a dominant 95-run win against Sawtell Cricket Club, in their grand final at Fitzroy Oval. Nana Glen also became the first team […]
Boys enter the Junior Swim.
The Women’s 2000m swimmers. Men’s 600m winners: Richie Goddard (3rd), Lachlan Walker (1st) and Finn Casper (2nd). The Women’s 600m participants. Boys enter the Junior Swim. Girls in the Junior Swim. The Men’s 2000m swimmers. The Men’s 600m swimmers set off. The Over 70s group. Coffs and Sawtell Swimming Squad coaches Abbey Carson, Shaz Hackfath […]
