DEAR News Of The Area, IT’S becoming more and more dangerous to take a leisurely stroll these days. I got hit badly by a female e-bike rider the other day. She didn’t stop, in fact tried to steal my bag whilst hitting me from behind! Who agrees with trying to get legislation changed in NSW […]
Woman killed, three injured in Karangi crash
A WOMAN has died and three other people were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Coramba Road between Karangi and Coramba on Sunday 17 May. Emergency services were called to the scene about 10:45pm after reports a vehicle had left the roadway and struck a power pole before rolling. Police say two female occupants were […]
The federal government has continued back its budget tax reforms despite opposition criticism. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS.
Budget brawl escalates over rival tax cut proposals
A ROW has broken out over the cost of cutting taxes for millions of Australians as Labor and the opposition try to sell rival economic plans to voters. After a week dominated by the state of the nation’s finances, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused the opposition of failing to properly price its plan to bake […]
Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee Chair Aunty Deb Dootson and City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams.
Nominate now for Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Awards
NOMINATIONS for the annual Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Awards close on Friday 29 May. Presented by the City of Coffs Harbour in partnership with the Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee, the 2026 Awards recognise Indigenous community members who lead by example and contribute to stronger community connections and improved quality of life for First Nations people […]
The Group 2 Rugby League season resumes this weekend, with the Nambucca Roosters and Woolgoolga Seahorses women playing off in their grand final rematch.
Group 2 season resumes this weekend
AFTER having the first bye round of the season, the Group 2 Rugby League season resumes this weekend with Round 5 matches. Coffs Coast teams the Coffs Harbour Comets, Sawtell Panthers, and Woolgoolga Seahorses all hit the road this weekend. Early season ladder leaders the Sawtell Panthers travel to take on the Macksville Sea Eagles […]
$40,000 raised at Pink Silks Trust Long Lunch
Pink Silks Trust co-founder and Chair Tanya Johnson OAM speaking at the fundraiser. The well-attended Pink Silks Trust fundraiser. THE 2026 Pink Silks Trust (PST) Long Lunch has raised an incredible $40,000, with funds contributing towards liver cancer research and the revamp of the Infusion Room at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus. What first began […]
Call for installation of warning signs after ocean rescue off Park Beach
Warning signs removed after erosion at the north end of Park Beach. The site of two rescues at Macauley’s headland end of Park Beach. WARNING signs at the north Park Beach carpark, near Macauley’s headland, are due to be re-installed by City of Coffs Harbour after being destabilised by coastal erosion. “Not soon enough,” said […]
Flood of submissions against Sandy Beach development proposal
CITY of Coffs Harbour has received more than 800 objections to a proposed 113-lot residential subdivision (0220/25DA) in Sandy Beach, with just one submission received in support. As previously reported in NOTA, the Sandy Beach community has been vocal in its long-term disapproval of the subdivision proposed by developer Elite Constructions at Ti-Tree Road, which […]
Cynthia Miller and John Biggart, showing at Nexus Art Gallery
Impressions by Cynthia Miller. Black Widow by Cynthia Miller. New England Farm by John Biggart. Flowers and Fruit by John Biggart. NEXUS Community Art Gallery in Bellingen is hosting two new exhibitions from 24 May-18 June. Cynthia Miller’s exhibition entitled “Reimagined” will be showing in the Main Gallery while John Biggart’s exhibition, John’s Folly, will […]
Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin, Premier Chris Minns and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe at the Great Koala National Park announcement last year. Photo: Penny Sharpe MP.
Forest industry future under review as NSW maps logging reform
THE forestry industry has been a contested space in NSW for many years, with some supporting the continuation of native hardwood logging and others strongly opposing it. The issue was brought into sharper focus recently with the announcement by the NSW Government of its intention to create the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). The establishment […]
