VIOLET Webster has made an impressive debut at one of the state’s biggest surf sports events. The Orara High School student finished in the Top 15 of her division at the NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, held at the Swansea-Belmont Club between 19 February and 1 March. The event welcomed thousands of athletes, volunteers, and […]
AFL North Coast release 2026 senior fixture
AFL North Coast has released its senior fixture for the upcoming 2026 season. The senior season gets underway with the opening round of women’s matches on Saturday, 11 April, with the men’s teams having a bye. The Coffs Harbour Breakers women begin their premiership defence when they take on the Northern Beaches Blues at the […]
Printed Edition 06 MARCH 2026
279-279A North Bonville Road, Bonville is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast
Address: 279-279A North Bonville Road, BonvilleAuction: On-site Saturday, 11 AprilBidders guide: $2,400,000Beds: 6, Bath: 2, Car: 4Land size: 4.052 Hectares NESTLED amid the lush scenic surrounds of Bonville, 279-279A North Bonville Road presents an exceptional and rarely available lifestyle opportunity. Spanning an impressive 4.05 hectares, this cherished estate has been lovingly held by a single […]
Letter to the Editor: They are our children and deserve our care
DEAR News Of The Area, WHAT is the value of Australian citizenship? After the disgraceful performance of Labor, the COALition and One Notion this week I am seriously starting to wonder. There are 34 Australian citizens stuck in a squalid refugee camp in Syria made up of 11 women and 23 of their children. Their […]
Students caring for Country in Coffs Harbour
Students of the NASCA Orara Academy. The NASCA Orara group spent the day at Boronia Park. JJ Bula of the Clontarf Foundation. Students from the Clontarf Foundation Academy joined a clean-up at Jetty Beach. STUDENTS from Orara High School’s NASCA program and Clontarf Academy have been inspired by the Clean Up Australia campaign to spend […]
Sassy Sistahs: one woman’s vision to help local women feel connected
Jane Bettison is helping local women to connect and make friends. Casual drinks with (l-r) Caroline, Liane, Debbie, Francesca and Loran. Enjoying a boat ride. Getting outdoors for a bushwalk. AS INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day is celebrated, one local woman is quietly making a difference by creating a space where local women can feel welcome, safe […]
Ben Dove scored two goals for Northern Storm to secure a fifth round tie against Moore Creek in the Australia Cup.
Dove double sends Northern Storm marching on
NORTHERN Storm marched into round five of the Australia Cup after a clinical 3-1 victory over Southern United at Korora on Sunday. A lively Storm outfit struck first through new recruit Thomas Frewen, who finished with a strike into the top corner from a pinpoint Tom Sweeney cross delivered from the right flank. But Southern […]
Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club is hosting the opening round of the Australian Kart Championship.
FOLLOWING last year’s successful inaugural Walking Football Charity Shield, this fun event is set to return to the Coffs Coast Synthetics on Saturday 28 March, bringing with it a mix of sporting action and community goodwill. The initiative from Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Daybreak, with the support of North Coast Football, kicked some great […]
Coffs to host Australian Kart Championship
COFFS Harbour Kart Racing Club is preparing to host Australia’s best kart drivers. The club will stage Round 1 of the Australian Kart Championship next week. The opening round is being held over three big days of racing from Friday 13 March to Sunday 15 March. Coffs Harbour has hosted a round of the Championship […]
