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flood water recedes at Lavenders Bridge January 2024.
AS the wetter months approach across the Bellingen Shire, residents are encouraged to take a few minutes to review their flood plans. While flooding doesn’t occur every season, staying prepared is always worthwhile. To help you get your house in order, Bellingen Shire Council is running a six-day Household Preparedness Challenge from Monday 23 to […]
DEAR News Of The Area, IN the years since the Global Financial Crisis, one contradiction has quietly persisted at the heart of modern economic culture – a contradiction so glaring that it should unsettle anyone who still believes our systems reward contribution and punish harm. We shame the unemployed. We mock them, dismiss them, and […]
NSW Police will be able to crush non-compliant, high-powered e-bikes. Photo: NSW Police.
POLICE will get extra powers to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes that officials say are fuelling anti-social behaviour. Mirroring a move made in WA, NSW Police will be able to crush non-compliant, high-powered e-bikes including so-called ‘fat bikes’ and other throttle-only devices. The move responded to a controversial social media video that showed a group […]
From a modest beginning 100 years ago, the Coffs Harbour Golf Club has become one with a grand reputation that deserves a big centenary celebration.
From a modest beginning 100 years ago, the Coffs Harbour Golf Club has become one with a grand reputation that deserves a big centenary celebration. The clubhouse in 1953. The club has come a long way in a century. THE local golf club that attracts visitors from all over the country is celebrating a special […]
Sunday Bowls Winners L/R : S Fowler/R Cridge/T Karam.
MONDAY Twilight Bowls 26/1/26 G Chamber, R Redman, J Fleming DRAW S Fowler, P Day, N Elford B Tremaine, L Kratz, B Kennedy DEF M Willis, N Foy, A Day L Rankin, B Stenchion, S Fleming DEF S Larkem, L Preston, C Christian C Stenchion, L Mitchell, M Flint DEF R Hampson, L Mitchell, G […]
BOAMBEE Football Club Launches Free “Bumble Bees” Soccer Program for Young Beginners Boambee Football Club is buzzing with excitement as it launches the Boambee Bumble Bees, a free four-week introductory soccer program designed especially for young children new to the game. Starting Tuesday, 17 February 2026, the program is open to children aged 5 to […]
KAREN is concerned that her elderly mother, Mary, is lacking the ability to manage her affairs. Karen makes an appointment with a solicitor, with a view to drafting a Power of Attorney and an Appointment of Enduring Guardian for Mary. Karen is present at the appointment with the solicitor and she does most of the […]
Dear Jasminda, Kids on e-bikes are on the rise. How do we share the road safely with them? Hayley S. Dear Hayley, Having recently observed two young girls powering across a T-intersection on their e-bikes without looking left or right, and after conversations with friends who have similar stories, the safety issue you raise is […]
Mark Peterson. Photo: Andrew Vivian. Michael Linet. Photo: Narranga PS. Kristina Stewart. Photo: Crossmaglen PS. THE school year has begun with several Coffs Coast public schools welcoming new principals. The principals and their schools are Mark Peterson, Sawtell Public School; Michael Linet, Narranga Public School; Kristina Stewart, Crossmaglen Public School; and Karen Lane, Dorrigo Public […]
Foreshores For All Inc. hopes supporters will sign up. Photo: Foreshores For All Inc.
Foreshores For All Inc. hopes supporters will sign up. Photo: Foreshores For All Inc. Foreshores For All Inc. hopes supporters will sign up. Photo: Foreshores For All Inc. THE Foreshores Community group has become incorporated as Foreshore For All Inc. A spokesperson for the group said, “Incorporation will enable the Foreshore For All campaign to […]
