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Macksville provides biggest audience for Tom Curtain’s ‘Katherine Outback Experience’

Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain presents the award-winning Katherine Outback Experience in Macksville. MACKSVILLE Showground filled with almost 700 people on Friday 9 January, marking the largest crowd so far to attend Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain’s award-winning Katherine Outback Experience national tour. From the moment the first horse galloped into the ring, the Mid […]

Community, Health

Extreme weather increasing health risks in rural and remote Australia

THE Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says extreme weather across Australia is increasing health risks for rural, remote and First Nations communities and placing growing pressure on local health services. ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says prolonged and severe weather events are affecting the health of rural communities and will continue to […]

Event

Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed exhibition showcases crafty blokes’ work

Preparing for the inaugural Coffs Harbour Men’s Shed 2026 Exhibition are Urunga Art Space volunteer Rachael Naylor, Men’s Shed president Robert Houston and local sculptor Mick Maley. Men’s Shed president Robert Houston, with one of woodworker Alan Larkin’s handmade ‘heirloom toys’. COFFS Harbour Men’s Shed will present its 2026 Exhibition, opening on Friday 31 January […]

Dorin's Drawin'

Floods Fires

Community, Health

Orara Valley in urgent need of Emergency Response volunteers

IF six residents from the Orara Valley step forward as volunteers, NSW Ambulance will bring Community First Responder training weekends to Coffs Harbour, supported by local trainers and experienced volunteers. The Nana Glen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Glenreagh Community First Responders (CFR) currently operate with just two volunteers each. “We do our best […]

Health

Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies donate equipment to the OT Department at Coffs Harbour.

THE Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies have donated equipment to Coffs Harbour Health Campus’ Occupational Therapy Department, expanding its patient loan pool. Valued at more than $6,540, the donation provides patients with greater access to aids that support independence and comfort while recovering at home. Acting Occupational Therapy Head of Department Gerard De Carle said the […]

Printed Edition

Printed Edition 16 JANUARY 2026

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: e-bike fright

DEAR News Of The Area, I ride a pushbike on the cycleways and in the space of 5mins, I was [recently] passed by two e-bikes, both travelling about 50km/h – and neither rang their bell before passing. This is very frightening for me and must be even more so for pedestrians. If I think there […]

Local News

Council reveals why the BBL in Coffs Harbour almost didn’t happen

CITY of Coffs Harbour Council has revealed that the Big Bash League (BBL) thriller at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, was almost called off before the first ball was bowled. Two days out from Christmas, a water main burst directly under the wicket designated for the Sydney Sixers-Brisbane Heat clash on 5 January. It was then […]

ESSSENSSSE costumes to hit the streets

THE outrageously spectacular costumes that have enchanted audiences in Coffs Harbour for the past two months will be brought to life for the public in two special theatrical performances. It is part of a live extension of the ESSSENSSSE exhibition by HOSSEI at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM). Two free […]