THE AFL North Coast junior season is currently on its school holidays break, with a number of teams remaining undefeated in the run home to the finals. The Port Macquarie Magpies remain undefeated in the Youth Girls 17s competition. The Sawtell/Toormina Saints lead the way in the Under 16s Boys. The Northern Beaches Blues remain […]
DEAR News Of The Area, I AM writing this to raise serious concerns about the treatment of stable owners and industry participants at Coffs Harbour Racecourse. While Racing NSW rightly places great importance on the welfare of horses, it appears that the welfare, livelihoods and wellbeing of the people who have invested in and supported […]
IT’S fantastic to report that this year’s Coffs Coast Mayoral Ball on 15 August is officially a sellout. It’s even better to note that the annual ball – as a fundraiser for Coffs Kids – has led to more than $65,000 worth of equipment and resources being donated to Coffs Harbour Health Campus, supporting children […]
A MAN has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting an elderly patient at a care facility in the state’s north. In June 2026, detectives attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District commenced investigations following a report an assistant nurse had allegedly sexually assaulted a 79-year-old patient between November 2023 and February 2024 at an aged care home […]
A TEENAGE boy has been charged following an alleged pursuit from Frederickton to Coffs Harbour in the state’s north. Shortly after 8am on Wednesday 8 July 2026, officers from Mid North Coast Police District were patrolling the Pacific Highway, Frederickton when they saw a Kia SUV, which had been reported stolen from a Bronte address […]
THE final Blueys Beach Village concept design aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety while enhancing the area’s visual amenity and preserving the area’s relaxed, coastal atmosphere. The chosen design was adopted by MidCoast Council following community consultation. Two concept designs were placed on public exhibition for community feedback. During the consultation period, Council staff […]
DEAR News Of The Area, WE now have a Prime Minister who said he would be willing to shag Kylie Minogue, made a smirking sexualised joke about the female Prime Minister of Japan, and showed he is still a liar saying she gave him two melons when it was only one very special melon. Then […]
Mark McCarthy attacking on the transition for Northern Storm.
NORTHERN Storm strengthened their premiership credentials with a commanding 3-1 victory over Yamba Breakers to claim the Mitchell Weeden Memorial Cup in the HIT105.5 Men’s Premier League at Korora on Saturday. The Storm signalled their attacking intent from the opening whistle and were rewarded early when adventurous right back Jeff Odgers burst through the Yamba […]
A TRAILBLAZER who founded a local Aboriginal Corporation, which provides wrap-around support for youth, is this year’s winner of the 2026 Grace Roberts Memorial Community Development Award. Jeremy Widders received the highest honour at the 2026 presentations of the Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards at Yarrila Place. The gala ceremony was one of many […]
Group mentors: Kyra Brown, Blyde Neser, Michelle McFadyen, Angela Martin and Kyrstal Brown.
Jenn Klufas. Emily Cavagnino. Cherie Timms. Group mentors: Kyra Brown, Blyde Neser, Michelle McFadyen, Angela Martin and Kyrstal Brown. THE 2026 Coffs Coast Woman of the Year, Angela Martin, CEO of Lifeline North Coast, has used the prize money from her award to establish the Women of Impact Scholarship. The scholarship will support local women […]
