DEAR Jasminda, MY ex-boyfriend is in many significant family photos such as Christmases, weddings, birthdays and other occasions. Now we are no longer together, what on earth do I do with all the pictures? It upsets me to look at them, but I don’t want to forget the occasions. Rachel P. Dear Rachel, This one […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THE breakdown in relations between the partners of the former COALition are indicative of a failure of leadership that has been a long time in the making. The Nationals and the Liberals are more focused on internal power plays than the welfare of the citizens of this country. As former […]
NOTA reader John misses seeing the hanging boat at the entrance to Urunga.
DEAR News Of The Area, JUST my opinion, but I miss seeing the hanging boat at each entry to Urunga. I believe the boat represented Urunga well – boating, fishing, relaxing and catching up with old friends. I am sure weary drivers and children were happy to finally see the hanging boat as a sign […]
VARIETY was the theme for the 2025 ‘Times Gone By’ history column, with true stories covering the area’s past residents, businesses, buildings, ships and even a touch of politics to give you fully researched, local stories for your enjoyment. With the holding of the 2025 Federal election, this theme was continued to explore the candidates, […]
Community members gathered in Brelsford Park on 1 February to raise awareness of humanitarian issues. Photo: supplied. Organisers said the event was focused on building solidarity. Photo: supplied. MEMBERS of the Coffs Harbour community gathered at the beginning of this month to raise awareness of the humanitarian situation in Rojava, Northern Syria, and its surrounding […]
Mayor Nikki Williams, Leigh Summers, Annie Talve and Karen Nurse-Rowe at the end of a successful night. Photos: Lon Lucini.
Mayor Nikki Williams, Leigh Summers, Annie Talve and Karen Nurse-Rowe at the end of a successful night. Photos: Lon Lucini. Mercedes and Henrietta Hohenlohe on violin and cello. The night’s presenters Annie Talve, Robert Smallwood and Leigh Summers. THERE WAS enthusiastic praise for the diversity and excellence of local arts and music societies’ 2026 programs […]
Ocean Swims Ambassador Brooke Hanson in 2025, representing three generations of the Mills family. Photo: Brooke Hanson/FB.
THE 30th anniversary of the Coffs Coast Ocean Swims is in six weeks and entrants are jumping in. Held at Jetty Beach Coffs Harbour on Sunday 22 March there are three distance swims. The organisers are pleased to see local participants committing to the event as well as some prepared to travel from places in […]
The Murrays Beach access stairs at Sawtell were closed for emergency repairs prior to the severe weather events of March and May 2025. Photo: CHCC.
CITY of Coffs Harbour is fast-tracking work to reinstate the stairs to Murrays Beach, following a period of prolonged coastal erosion. At its meeting on 29 January, Council resolved to advance a budget of $50,000 from its capital works program, to survey and design the beach access. “While there are alternative access points to Murrays, […]
EXPRESSIONS of interest for submitting artworks to the Arts Mid North Coast exhibition “Balance the Scales,” in recognition of International Women’s Day, close on Monday 16 February. The exhibition opens on 22 February showing until 8 March at Coffs Harbour MAKE/SPACE gallery on Level 2 of Coffs Central Shopping Centre. Bringing together artists from across […]
Made With Love Market. Made With Love Market. Made With Love Market. Made With Love Market. THE flourishing Made with Love Market is back for its 15th year selling beautifully crafted handmade goods. The first of four dates in 2026, the market opens the year on Sunday 22 February at Coffs Harbour Showground Exhibition Hall. […]
