Competitors at the 2025 World Strength Games in Utah. Justin Motbey placed 7th in the Log Lift (300 pounds). Justin Motbey carries 855 pounds in the Yolk lift, coming in 9th. Justin Motbey attempts the Deadlift at the World Strength Games. STRONGMAN Justin Motbey blacked out attempting his goal of 400 kilograms in the Deadlift […]

AFL North Coast round washed out
THE latest round of the AFL North Coast season was a casualty of the recent deluge, with all senior matches postponed last weekend. The AFL North Coast season resumes this weekend with Round 7 matches in Coffs Harbour and Sawtell, weather permitting. The Coffs Harbour Breakers go for their third win in a row when […]
Letter to the Editor: How will proposal alleviate housing crisis?
DEAR News Of The Area, WITH the number of homeless people in Coffs Harbour and the surrounding area, could someone please explain to me how having multi-storey accommodation at the Jetty area is going to alleviate the issue of homelessness and support lower income families? People in this category would never be able to pay […]
Letter to the Editor: My examples of Labor’s ‘lies’
DEAR News Of The Area, I AM writing in response to David Eisler’s invitation to give examples of Labor’s lies. In my opinion there is only a fine line between telling a lie and obfuscation. Mr Albanese is a master of both. He told blatant lies about energy being $275 less under his government, his […]
Letter to the Editor: Coalition split bad for the Mid North Coast
DEAR News Of The Area, TO those who voted National in the recent Federal election, especially those who did so because they believed an independent could not be as effective as voting a candidate in from one of the two main parties – consider this. Because of the decision of Pat Canaghan’s party to split […]

Veteran organisation deployed to flood clean-up
MORE than 100 Disaster Relief Australia volunteers have deployed to assist communities of the Hunter and Mid North Coast with flood recovery. The veteran-led volunteer organisation has mobilised its volunteers into communities including Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Nambucca to begin clean-up efforts after the recent devastating weather event that has hit the region. Tasked […]

Scamming behaviour tipped to spike following natural disaster
PREDATORY scammer activity is predicted to skyrocket in the wake of the recent rains and flood disasters. In the aftermath of severe flooding, the State Government is urging people to remain vigilant when donating to recovery efforts. As communities recover and rebuild, authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the situation through fake […]
Man charged with more than 80 offences under Strike Force Bungaree
A COFFS Harbour man has been charged with more than 80 offences relating to “break, enter and steal” offences alleged to have occurred in the local area. In May 2025, investigators from Coffs/Clarence Police District established Strike Force Bungaree to investigate numerous aggravated break, enter and steal offences in the Coffs Harbour area, with some […]
Sam Neill and Bryan Brown join Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival lineup
HIGH profile Australian actors Sam Neill and Bryan Brown will appear live on stage at the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival in a conversation style event. The last-minute addition to the program was coordinated by festival patron Brown, who emerged from his appearance last year committed to securing high profile guest speakers. The 2025 Festival, […]
8 Elizabeth Street, Sawtell is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast
8 Elizabeth Street, SawtellAuction on-site: Saturday 31 May at 1pm.Beds 3, Bath 1, Car 3Land size: 954.8sqm THIS grand old Sawtell home is being offered to market for the first time after being tightly held for nearly 80 years. Built by the Brissett family who were some of the early entrepreneurs of Sawtell, the home […]