DEAR News Of The Area, LIKE many people across our region, I’ve been following the recent media coverage regarding allegations of migrant worker exploitation in the Coffs Coast area. While these reports have understandably generated strong emotions and concern, I want to encourage our community to approach this issue with care, compassion, and a commitment […]
WHAT is it about snapper that makes catching the fish a high priority on our angling bucket-list? Could it be the magnificent fighting qualities of snapper, together with the quality of the fillets in the kitchen? Maybe the attractiveness of the fish itself, with the reds, crimsons and brilliant opal fleck that shines brightest as […]
AS artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, parents and schools across Port Stephens are being urged to think carefully before sharing photos of children online. The warning follows a new Online Safety Advisory released by the eSafety Commissioner after a rise in reports involving school images being manipulated into deepfakes, fake videos and other harmful content. […]
The 50km race runners - Coffs city resident Elize Strydom (centre).
The 50km race runners – Coffs city resident Elize Strydom (centre). Race Director Keelan Birch. Rumble in the Jungle 2026. Photos: CTR. MORE than 500 runners descended on Ulong and the rugged Bindarri National Park for Rumble in the Jungle, one of Australia’s fastest-growing trail running events, hosted by Coffs Trail Runners Inc (CTR). Race […]
Members of the Coffs Harbour CWA receive practical tips on producing competition-standard boiled fruit puddings, rich fruit cakes and jam sponge rolls. Photo: Supplied by Coffs Harbour CWA. THE secret to a prize-winning fruit cake isn’t just the recipe. According to Country Women’s Association (CWA) cooking judge Vicki Fletcher, it comes down to precision, patience […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I RESPOND to Peter Dingle’s letter (Enough of the virtue-signalling, Bellingen Council, 24/7026, NOTA) where he speaks against the proposed housing development at 1 Ferry Street, Urunga, and says that “the rights of minority and activist groups are being prioritised over traditional mainstream values”. I think those of us who […]
Snappers winger Shony Okazaki is chased by the Grafton defenders with Jack Harrison in support. Photo: Gary Nichols.
THE Coffs Harbour Snappers bounced back from their loss against Kempsey with a season-defining win over a strong Grafton outfit last Saturday. The Snappers and Grafton Redmen were locked at 12-all at halftime with Snappers claiming a 31-19 victory at fulltime. Snappers captain Jonah Colburn got the locals off to a great start when he […]
DEAR News Of The Area, DONALD Trump’s Israeli-inspired war in the Middle East has given us all just a small insight into how a localised conflict can impact the Global economy and create chaos and hardship in people’s lives all over the world. It has also revealed just how our defence alliances inadvertently drag us […]
Souths Hubba Bubbas celebrate their grand final win.
COFFS Coast’s netball champions have been crowned during Coffs Harbour Netball Association’s senior grand final night. Souths Hubba Bubbas were the Division 1 winners, with Souths Sour Straps the runners up. Jen Martin was awarded the Grand Final MVP, with Capri Goddard the Season Best & Fairest. Surfside Chips won the Division 2 competition, with […]
