Registered Art Therapist Tania Miller from ReCreate Art Therapy.
PEOPLE across the North Coast experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges now have access to new free creative therapy services, thanks to the launch of the North Coast Creative Therapies Pilot. Launched by Healthy North Coast and funded by the Australian Government through the Primary Health Network program at a value of $1.03 million, […]
The Julie Ross Dancers at the Coffs Beach Hop on Saturday 14 March.
The Julie Ross Dancers at the Coffs Beach Hop on Saturday 14 March. A 1967 Mustang Coupe, owned by James Deguara from Old Bar. Phil and Deb Eckersley from Ballina. Norm and Susan from Ontario, Canada, received commemorative shirts from organisers. THE Summer Beach Hop in Coffs Harbour on 14-15 March proved to be one […]
James Deguara from Old Bar with his 1967 Mustang coupe.
James Deguara from Old Bar with his 1967 Mustang coupe. Steve McCudden from Korora with his 1957 VW Beatle. Darren Howe from Coffs Harbour with his 1928 Ford Model A Roadster. Glen Whalan from Coffs Harbour with his 1972 Buick Riviera. Geoff Newton from Sawtell his 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk. Neville Curtis from Coffs Harbour […]
The cost of fuel has shot up amid concerns about shortages stemming from the war in the Middle East. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
RATIONING fuel in Australia’s major cities to supply the regions would cause unnecessary economic and social issues, a peak motoring body says. Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil corridors, after the country was attacked by US and Israeli forces. The conflict in the Middle East has spiked […]
Fuel has been running short in regional areas, prompting calls for supply to be rationed in cities. Photo: Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS.
AUSTRALIA has stockpiled billions of litres of fuel – more than a month’s supply – as frustrated motorists grapple with rising petrol prices and an explosion in demand. The country is “as prepared as possible” with 1.6 billion litres of petrol or 37 days’ supply, Energy Minister Chris Bowen told reporters on Saturday. The stockpile […]
North Bellingen residents have voiced their concerns about traffic issues. Photo: Caroline Joseph.
WHENEVER a major road is disrupted, it isn’t just its regular users who are inconvenienced: residents in formerly quiet, urban streets also experience significant traffic changes. Forty residents attended the Bellingen Showground Luncheon Pavilion earlier this month to air their concerns about the impact the closure of Waterfall Way is having on them. Hammond and […]
Eric Marsh completes the 2025/26 McIntyre Mini Globe Race.
Eric Marsh completes the 2025/26 McIntyre Mini Globe Race. Coffs yachtsman Eric Marsh sails back to Antigua after 14 months. Aged 72, Eric was the oldest in the race. Eric and Brenda Marsh enjoy a welcome hug. COFFS Harbour yachtsman Eric Marsh, 72, has made it round the world. He sailed into Antigua on 10 […]
Competitors in a previous Washpool event. Photo: supplied.
COFFS Trail Runners will host the 16th Washpool World Heritage Trails event this Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March. The weekend sees trail runners challenge themselves on picturesque courses through World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforests in Washpool and Gibraltar Range National Parks. “Runners flock to Washpool World Heritage Trails because it offers a rare combination of […]
DEAR News of the Area, All wars are tragic, inevitably causing unnecessary death, destruction, chaos and misery, at great financial and social cost. Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter prohibits war, calling for member states to: “refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political […]
North Coast Football has partnered with Royal Life Saving to boost First Aid training across the region.
A NEW partnership will see Royal Life Saving NSW become the official First Aid training partner for football clubs across the North Coast. The partnership with North Coast Football (NCF) will provide clubs, coaches, volunteers and community members with easier access to nationally recognised First Aid and CPR training, helping create a safer match day […]
