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Coffs Harbour Older Women’s Network celebrates fifth birthday

CHOWN member Robyn Henderson with founding members Daniela Martignago, Bronwyn Chalmers and Lorraine Penn. Vanessa Simpson, Dianna Miller and Cr Cath Fowler. Denise Knight and Vinny Dingle. CEO Healthy Voyage Tazmyn Jewell, comedian Mandy Nolan and National OWN Chair Beverly Baker. COFFS Harbour Older Women’s Network (CHOWN) marked its fifth […]

Coffs Coast

NSW residents encouraged to be alert to signs of avian influenza in poultry

THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is encouraging everyone to be alert to signs of avian influenza in commercial and domestic poultry, and wildlife. Australia remains free from the H5N1 strain that is causing concern globally, however there is a risk the disease may be introduced by wild birds that migrate […]

Community

Young trumpeter touches hearts in first Remembrance Day appearance

FROM 11am on Tuesday 11 November, 11-year-old trumpet player Alannah Guselli performed the Last Post and Reveille at the Coffs Harbour Remembrance Day ceremony. It was her first public performance. The St Augustine Primary School Year 5 student had spent weeks preparing for that moment. “Standing beside the town’s Cenotaph, Alannah’s small hands trembled slightly […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Commercialisation of the foreshore

DEAR News Of The Area, THE so-called Community Building that replaced the Vendetta building in the foreshores is but a small example of what will happen to the whole foreshores if PDNSW has its way and introduces residential and short stay accommodation into the area. We were promised a community building that “would become the […]

Entertainment, Event

Christmas Carol on the lawn at Sawtell Surf Club

THE FREE community Christmas Carols concert with Coffs Harbour City Orchestra takes place this year on the lawn at Sawtell Surf Club on Sunday 7 December starting at 6pm. While the event has become “a bit of a tradition for the orchestra to end its concert season”, spokesperson Cathie McIntyre told News Of The Area […]

Printed Edition

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Local News

Pros and cons for Cowper after Coalition’s decision to abandon Net Zero

ALL sectors have weighed in on the Federal Coalition’s decision to abandon Net Zero by 2050. This major tool for combatting climate change involves balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere with the amount removed. Patrick Leyland, Chief Digital Officer at Populares and former Director of Digital Campaigns for the Australian Labor […]

Sport

Students celebrate culture and inclusion at Netball Carnivale

Students enjoy the Netball Carnivale at Sportz Central. Photos: Netball NSW. Students enjoy the Netball Carnivale at Sportz Central. Photos: Netball NSW. Eshaani Atwal and Cass Notley. Photo: Netball NSW. COFFS Coast students have experienced the joy and inclusivity of netball after taking part in the Netball NSW Carnivale at Sportz Central. The Carnivale celebrates […]

Sport

Strong Sawtell showing in regional golf croquet championships

Doubles A winners Cath and Peter Waters and runners up Kay and Cliff Elliott. Photo: Jenny Arnold. Doubles Block B runners up Alysa Janssen and Jenny Charnock and winners James Hassett and Bill Bradshaw. Photo: Jenny Arnold. THE Sawtell Croquet Club hosted the 3rd Annual Coffs Coast Regional Golf Croquet Carnival last weekend, welcoming players […]

Property

7 McAlpine Way, Boambee is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast

Address: 7 McAlpine Way, BoambeePrice: $1,449,000Land size: 6,756sqmBeds: 4, Bath: 2, Car: 2 WELCOME to a rare opportunity at 7 McAlpine Way, Boambee – a stunning, fully renovated home set on an expansive 6000-plus square metre lot, which translates to an impressive acre and a half of pure potential. From the moment you drive up […]