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 […]
Tanilba Bay steps back in time for National Trust Heritage Festival
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 […]
5 Mountain View Court, Bonville is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast
Address: 5 Mountain View Court, BonvillePrice: $1,250,000Beds: 5, Bath: 3, Car: 2Land size: 528.6 sqm NESTLED in the sought-after Bonville enclave, 5 Mountain View Court captures the essence of harmonious family living combined with a rare touch of independence. This impressive residence welcomes you with a striking timber entry door, immediately setting the tone for […]
Coffs featherweight Chris Power ranked No.1 in Australia and New Zealand
Chris in the cage after the win with his coaches Shane Cassidy and Daniel Almeida. Chris Power gets the winning submission. The fight is declared over. Celebrating the win. FEATHERWEIGHT Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Chris Power from Coffs Harbour is now ranked No. 1 in Australia and New Zealand after winning Saturday night’s Eternal […]
Sam Kerr symbolised the Matildas' misery but their coach is confident about the future. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
The end? Coach feels Matildas era has only just begun
ACUTELY aware that Australia’s golden generation is nearing its end, Joe Montemurro has vowed to look to the future as he fights to ensure the Matildas remain in contention for silverware. Montemurro had less than a 10 month lead-in to Saturday’s Women’s Asian Cup final in Sydney where Australia fell to an admirable 1-0 loss […]
The women’s final between the Urunga Raiders and Macleay Valley Rangers was hotly contested. Photos: David Wigley/North Coast Football.
Coffs Coast sides impress at Challenge Cup
The women’s final between the Urunga Raiders and Macleay Valley Rangers was hotly contested. Photos: David Wigley/North Coast Football. The women’s final between the Urunga Raiders and Macleay Valley Rangers was hotly contested. Photos: David Wigley/North Coast Football. Action from the Northern Storm and West Pymble men’s final. Photos: David Wigley/North Coast Football. Action from […]
Letter to the Editor: Listen to the people
DEAR News Of The Area, I NOTE that Local Member Gurmesh Singh has been pre-selected by the Nationals to contest the 2027 State Elections (NOTA 20 Feb 2026). I note also that Gurmesh stated that he would “listen to the people of the Coffs Coast and act in their best interests”. Well it seems that […]
Minister for Natural Resources Courtney Houssos (left) talks through the coal industry outlook for 2026-2050. Photo: Courtney Houssos MP.
No new mines but coal expansions given green light
COAL mine expansions are on the cards for at least another 25 years under NSW’s new mining road map at odds with its environment commission. The NSW government announced its coal industry outlook for 2026-2050 on Thursday, saying it will no longer consider new coal mines but applications to extend existing mines will be assessed. […]
Woolgoolga wins Under 14s premiership
WOOLGOOLGA Cricket Club Rebels Lions have gone through undefeated to win Sixers Cricket League Coffs Harbour’s Under 14s premiership. The Rebels capped off a magnificent undefeated season with a premiership win, defeating Bellingen/Dorrigo by 21-runs in their grand final at the High Street Playing Fields in Woolgoolga. The Rebels set a total of 2/107 from […]
Urunga Raiders go unbeaten to lift Challenge Cup
THE Urunga Raiders claimed the women’s Challenge Cup with a composed 2-0 win over the Macleay Valley Rangers (MVR) after three days of action at Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads. Fresh off a dominant 4-0 semi-final victory over Coffs United, the Raiders brought the same intensity into the decider, overcoming a determined Rangers outfit that threatened […]
