11 Birugan Close, Valla BeachBeds 4 | Bath 2 | Cars 3Land 1,775 sqmPrice $1,599,000 THIS amazing single level residence is the relaxed lifestyle property that you dream of coming home to. Offering so much and all set on a large 1,775sqm block in a desirable peaceful cul de sac, this property will not disappoint. […]
The two men Sachin and Sahil with their unnamed partners in a photo shared on GoFundMe.
A FUNDRAISER has been launched to repatriate the bodies of the two men who drowned in the Never Never River near Bellingen on Sunday. Launched on GoFundMe by Sunita Kalkal of Melton West in Victoria, the stated aim is to cover the cost of repatriation to India and funeral expenses, and to support family members […]
Celebrate Valentine’s After Dark at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary.
Celebrate Valentine’s After Dark at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Celebrate Valentine’s After Dark at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Celebrate Valentine’s After Dark at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. VALENTINE’S weekend on the Coffs Coast will once again be marked by one of the Sanctuary’s most anticipated annual events, with Dolphins at Dusk returning on 13 and […]
CONGRATULATIONS to the 680 Australians recognised in the Order of Australia in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list, which we the Council of the Order of Australia, recommended to the Governor-General. This represents the highest number since Australia Day 2024. The recipients come from all parts of the country and their service, achievements and impact […]
DEAR News of the Area, I would like to respond to the letters in NOTA 23 January relating to both the Sawtell Pool and the Draft Aquatic Strategy. I was interested to read about the management of the Sawtell pool and reserve. From everything I have read and spoken to Council about, the pool will […]
NEW research, real-time tracking and expanded drone surveillance lead a $4.2 million NSW Government initiative to keep people safer in the water this summer. The investment follows an unprecedented number of attacks in recent weeks and the need for better education and community messaging on shark behaviour – particularly before and after weather events. Surf […]
Fair Trading Minister Anoulack Chanthivong launched the ‘Name and Shame’ list on 25 January. Photo: minister’s website.
THE State Government has launched a “Name and Shame” list of real estate agents, property managers and strata managing agents who have faced enforcement action. Available through the NSW Fair Trading website, it allows homeowners, buyers and renters to check if an agent has been fined, suspended or had their licence cancelled. It also includes […]
The Northern Beaches Blues Youth Girls 13s premiership team.
NORTHERN Beaches Blues have begun preparations for the 2026 AFL North Coast season, with pre-season training now underway. The senior squad held its first official session on Thursday, 15 January, at the Wiigulga Sports Complex in Woolgoolga. The club welcomes all senior men, senior women and under 18 players to train on Tuesdays and Thursdays […]
Dale and Sandy from Razzle Dazzle Rockers.
Dale and Sandy from Razzle Dazzle Rockers. Dale and Sandy from Razzle Dazzle Rockers. THE new year has started, and the self-made promises of getting fitter, having fun and making new friends are still in the air. What better way to achieve all three than joining Razzle Dazzle Rockers at Sawtell RSL Club. Held every […]
DEAR News Of The Area The contempt that Coffs City Council has for the residents of Sawtell and the southern regions was clearly on show last week at the Sawtell Swimming Pool. It would appear that the purpose of this hastily arranged meeting, brilliantly set down for 2pm-4pm on a workday, was to educate local […]
