FOR Torres Strait Island artist Toby Cedar, the stories behind his artworks are just as important as the objects themselves. Cedar’s exhibition, Stories of the Sea: Masks, Headdresses & Sculptures, opened at The Gallery, Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance in Coffs Harbour last Saturday, bringing together a striking collection of masks, headdresses and three-dimensional sculptures inspired […]
Safety Beach Womens Golf
BREAST Cancer Fundraiser – 4 Person Ambrose It was a wonderful day on the course as the ladies welcomed the men to join them for a special 4 Person Ambrose, held as a fundraiser for breast cancer. There was plenty of fun, laughter and friendly competition throughout the day, with the men certainly making themselves […]
LETTER: Multiculturalism is the winner
DEAR News Of The Area, CONGRATULTIONS to the Coffs Coast Multicultural Society on the fabulous International Food and Dance Festival held at the Jetty Markets last Sunday. Thank you to all of the enthusiastic performers resplendent in their national dress, who entertained the crowd and gave us glimpses into their culture through traditional music and […]
Coffs Coast trio amongst Australia’s best
Harriet Rampling and Ella Gibson proudly display their bronze medals. The Beyond team of Harriet Rampling, Suzie Hay, and Ella Gibson. A TRIO of Coffs Coast girls have proven to be among Australia’s finest in Sport Aerobics. The B Wild Fitness & Sport Aerobics athletes achieved top-three results at the recent Federation of International Sports, […]
PROPERTY: Wybalena Crescent, Toormina – Unrealestate
Address: 6/25-27 Wybalena Crescent, ToorminaPrice: $689,000 – $719,000Beds: 3 Bath: 1 Car: 1 OFFERING immediate income and excellent long-term appeal, this neat-as-a-pin three-bedroom villa is currently leased at $600 per week until March 2027. Set within an established strata complex of just eight residences, it presents an attractive opportunity for investors seeking a well-positioned, low-maintenance […]
Printed Edition 16 OCTOBER 2026
What’s on this week
Friday, 16 October Oztag ITF Tag World Cup at C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields. Saturday, 17 October Cricket Sixers Cricket League – Coffs Harbour season. Round 2. First grade. Diggers Cricket Club vs Coffs Colts Cricket Club at Fitzroy Oval. 1pm. Sawtell Cricket Club vs Woolgoolga Cricket Club Rebels at Richardson Park. 1pm. […]
Local equestrian selected for Australia
ZARA Harris has realised her dream of representing her country. The 15-year-old Coffs Coast equestrian has been selected as one of just four Pony Club Australia riders who will represent Australia in the China International Exchange Show Jumping Competition later this month. The Coffs Harbour Pony Club member will be competing in showjumping at heights […]
WHAT’S VIBIN’: From Centre Court to Centre Stage
THERE are sporting legends, and then there’s John Newcombe. The famous moustache, the booming personality, the incredible tennis career and the larger-than-life Australian spirit all come together in NEWK (The John Newcombe Story), playing at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre for one night only on Thursday 29 October at 7pm. The rollicking […]
Special police command prepares to go live
Photos of the NSW Police Force’s Armed Response Command in training. Photos: NSW Police Multimedia. Photos of the NSW Police Force’s Armed Response Command in training. Photos: NSW Police Multimedia. IN coming weeks, heavily armed officers, rifles and specialist vehicles may be spotted on the streets as the NSW Police Force’s Armed Response Command (ARC) […]
