IT was back in 1974 when I arrived in Port Stephens to take up an appointment as PE Teacher at Nelson Bay High School the following year. Having no knowledge of the area I was fortunate in that I knew Ken McCray, a teacher at Anna Bay Public School. My wife Ella and I were […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THIS letter in response to Peter Williams (‘Looking for a Party that will put people first’, Coffs Coast NOTA, 7/8/26). Peter, thank you for your response. I am well aware that I won’t have much influence on your thinking, but there are issues with your assertions that need to be […]
AS a clinician for more than 50 years I viewed the world through the life experiences of people from all walks of life – from poor to those rich in various cultural settings. Fear has always dominated, as it does now, with life challenges aggravated by those in power who generally are motivated by greed. […]
Jonathan Guthrie-Jones and Anthony Petrucci with show dancers.
Jonathan Guthrie-Jones and Anthony Petrucci with show dancers. Shake Dancers. Photos: Supplied. SHAKE Rattle‘n’Roll – the only 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll show of its kind – is set to tour to the Mid North Coast with shows in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie later this month. Currently in Victoria, the company is heading […]
Harvey Nicholson, touted as a junior in age only, on his way to an outright win in a Subaru prepared by his father. Zahli Pell, who came 2nd in the ladies category, shared a vehicle with her father, Damien. Jett Drough, behind the wheel of the Club Car in his first-ever event. Coaching from the […]
Visitors in the Archibald Prize 2025 exhibition at Yarrila Arts and Museum featuring (left-right) Fiona Lowry Ken Done, Angela Brennan Bridget in my painting.
Visitors in the Archibald Prize 2025 exhibition at Yarrila Arts and Museum featuring (left-right) Fiona Lowry Ken Done, Angela Brennan Bridget in my painting. Visitors in the Archibald Prize 2025 exhibition at Yarrila Arts and Museum featuring (left-right) Fiona Lowry Ken Done, Angela Brennan Bridget in my painting. Visitors in the Archibald Prize 2025 exhibition […]
Milan, just six years old when militant forces attacked her home 12 years ago, is now completing Year 12 and plans to become a teacher. Photo: Leigh Watson.
Milan, just six years old when militant forces attacked her home 12 years ago, is now completing Year 12 and plans to become a teacher. Photo: Leigh Watson. The faces they cannot forget: the Ezidi community grieves absent family members. Photo: Leigh Watson. The Coffs community gathers to show support for the grieving Ezidi. Photo: […]
A TEAM of Coffs Coast girls have proven to be the best in the state in Sport Aerobics. The team of 13 athletes from B Wild Fitness & Sport Aerobics achieved top results at the recent FISAF Australia Sport Aerobics State Championships in Sydney. The Coffs Coast team walked away with 13 gold State Champion […]
Address: 89 Sawtell Road, ToorminaPrice: $699,000 – $719,000Beds: 3 Bath: 1 Car: 1Land size: 777.8 Square Mtr BRIMMING with potential and positioned in a convenient Toormina location, 89 Sawtell Road presents an exciting opportunity for buyers with vision. Original in character and a little rough around the edges, this is the kind of property that […]
37 Bower Crescent, Toormina4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car594m2$835,000 SITUATED halfway between the established areas of Sawtell and Toormina, this level but elevated home is on a corner block of 594m2 with double garage and side/rear double gates. It is just a short drive to Sawtell Golf Course, Bonville Creek, Bongil Bongil National Park, William […]
