DEAR News Of The Area, IN response to Trigg Minerals CEO Andre Booyzen’s claims (14 May) regarding antimony exploration on the Dorrigo Plateau, the Clarence Catchment Alliance (CCA) urges clarity: this is not about being anti-mining. We are not a fringe group, and we are not misinformed. We are a community led regional alliance of […]
Coffs Harbour Triathlon Club wins the NSW Triathlon Club Championships Division 3. Coffs Harbour Triathlon Club volunteer coordinator Dean Caton won Most Valuable Player. Coffs Harbour Triathlon Club member Craig Cusack was named Technical Official of the Year. COFFS Harbour Triathlon Club has won the NSW Triathlon Club Championships Division 3 for the first time. […]
Competitors at the 2025 World Strength Games in Utah.
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 […]
Action from Round 2 between the Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints women. Photo: AFL North Coast.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DRA volunteers have been mobilised into communities including Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Nambucca to begin clean-up efforts.
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 […]
Authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the recent natural disaster through fake fundraising appeals. Photo: NSW SES.
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 […]
