THE Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre (CCVWC) will officially open at 1pm on Thursday 29 January by the Hon Matt Keogh MP, Federal Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. Founder of the CCVWC Project Sub-Committee Richard Kelloway told News Of The Area, “It’s a milestone a decade in the making and a major community advance.” The local […]
A massive donation for Can Do Cancer Trust.
THE annual Rainforest Rattler 2026 dinner has raised over $11,500 for the Can Do Cancer Trust. While more than 5,000 passengers rode the historic train during January, a group of 96 guests enjoyed the fundraising Dinner Train experience. The Rainforest Rattler, operated by the Rail Motor Society, is a heritage rail experience showcasing the beauty […]
Even if parked in the shade with the windows partially down, dogs can die in a car in less than six minutes. Photo: GabesDotPhotos/Pexels.
DOG owners tempted to leave their pet in the car when they run to the shops, will soon risk tougher penalties. The State Government is delivering on its election promise to review the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (POCTAA), flagging heavier fines and longer jail sentences. Minister for Agriculture, Regional and Western NSW, […]
WHILE Australia Day means different things to different people, the City of Coffs Harbour is inviting everyone, however they choose to spend the day, to come together as a community. In beaches and parks, there will be two days of free food and “community vibes”, organised with the assistance of the National Australia Day Council. […]
Lighting up. Neil McAlpine celebrates 49 years long service. Neil McAlpine still loves going to work every day. FORTY-NINE candles were lit on Neil McAlpine’s long service celebration cake, almost proving too much for the red velvet decoration to handle. With a small fire quickly averted and the cake adjusted, the candles were relit and […]
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DATES for the diary have been released by Coffs Harbour Older Women’s Network (CHOWN) after successfully acquiring a grant from the NSW Government Seniors Festival 2026. From 2 March to 13 March, nine free CHOWN events will be held throughout the Coffs Local Government Area, including the Northern Beaches. Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams will […]
90-year-old twins, Colin and Brian.
NINETY years of shared history came together in one place when twin brothers Brian and Colin celebrated their milestone birthdays side by side at Coffs Haven Residential Care Service. Now living under the same roof once more, the twins spend their days overlooking the Boambee Valley, moving easily between the outdoors and the warmth of […]
