Ruth commencing her violin lessons in 1941. Ruth Egan with son Tim and grandchildren Stephanie and Jacob, who are also competent musicians. THE community is being asked to ‘keep mum’ about the upcoming concert by Coffs Harbour City Orchestra called ‘Nostalgia’, playing at Bellingen Memorial Hall on Sunday 26 July. The reason for secrecy is […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE future of the Coffs Harbour CBD hangs in the balance, and without immediate, strategic action on parking and traffic congestion, we risk watching our local business district completely wither away. The primary issue plaguing our town centre is the critical lack of parking. The continued choking of vehicular traffic […]
The Woolgoolga Seahorses host the Nambucca Roosters this weekend.
YOUR weekly go-to guide for an around-the-grounds look at what’s happening, and where. Friday, 24 July Football North Coast Football’s Women’s Premier League season – Round 16. Boambee Eagles vs Urunga Raiders at Ayrshire Park. 6.45pm. Woolgoolga Wildcats vs Northern Storm at Clive Joass Memorial Sports Park. 6.45pm. Saturday, 25 July Australian Rules Football AFL […]
The Sydney Sixers are holding a Come & Try Clinic in Coffs Harbour.
THE SYDNEY Sixers are coming to Coffs Harbour next week as part of their annual Cricket New South Wales Country Blitz. The Sixers will be hosting a free Come & Try Clinic on Thursday, 30 July, from 3pm-5pm at Brelsford Park. The visit is part of an initiative to bring the world’s best Big Bash […]
The North Coast Force men’s team celebrate their victory. Photo: AFL North Coast.
AFL North Coast’s best senior players have represented their region against visiting teams in Coffs Harbour. The North Coast Force men’s and women’s representative teams took on Central West and North West teams, during a big day of rep footy at Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park. A late change meant the rep games were […]
The North Coast Force Under 17s Girls team were undefeated at the Northern NSW Championship in Coffs Harbour. Photo: AFL North Coast.
AFL North Coast’s best junior players have spent their school holidays representing their region. The North Coast Force’s junior representative teams took part in the annual Northern NSW Championship, held at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and surrounding fields. North Coast Force’s Under 17s, Under 15s, and Under 13s Boys and Girls teams took on […]
DEAR News Of The Area, DURING the week my husband, Con, was admitted to Coffs Harbour Hospital with a heart problem. He was treated so well by all staff – cleaners, nurses, doctors, specialists, and so on. What professional and humane treatment he received. Con was able to be discharged within two days because of […]
Long-term Broughton Island resident Jim Karageorgis features on the front of Clarke’s book, ‘Broughton Islanders’. Photo: Supplied.
“I HAVE just returned from a fantastic overseas holiday where the weather was perfect and the fishing excellent. Magnificent scenery and a fascinating local history. Travel time by boat around about 40 minutes from the entrance to Port Stephens. “Broughton Island is an absolute wonderland with high peaks rolling down to long golden beaches. The […]
The State Government says locals value recreation and conservation in the GKNP. Photo: Environment NSW.
THE State Government has released a report that indicates recreation and conservation are significant priorities for the community for the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP). The ‘What We Heard’ report summarises feedback from members of the public about how they currently use the area, and what they envisage for the park in the future. […]
