DEAR News Of The Area, I ride a pushbike on the cycleways and in the space of 5mins, I was [recently] passed by two e-bikes, both travelling about 50km/h – and neither rang their bell before passing. This is very frightening for me and must be even more so for pedestrians. If I think there […]
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council has revealed that the Big Bash League (BBL) thriller at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, was almost called off before the first ball was bowled. Two days out from Christmas, a water main burst directly under the wicket designated for the Sydney Sixers-Brisbane Heat clash on 5 January. It was then […]
HOSSEI, ESSSENSSSE (performance view), 2024. Photo: Jacquie Manning/courtesy of Verge Gallery.
THE outrageously spectacular costumes that have enchanted audiences in Coffs Harbour for the past two months will be brought to life for the public in two special theatrical performances. It is part of a live extension of the ESSSENSSSE exhibition by HOSSEI at the City of Coffs Harbour’s Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM). Two free […]
Lifeline’s CEO Angela Martin, with Coffs Rotary Joint Presidents, Jeremy Conlon and Trishia Herraman and Lifeline’s Rex Clutario.
LIFELINE North Coast and the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour have partnered to enhance mental health support and community connection. “By combining Lifeline’s suicide prevention and postvention programs with Rotary’s volunteer strength, we can make a bigger difference together,” Lifeline North Coast Chief Executive Officer, Angela Martin told News Of The Area. This partnership marks […]
CEO Doug Taylor talked to school students ahead of the launch of the Smith Family appeal. Photo: The Smith Family.
AS families across the Mid North Coast prepare for the return to school, new research has revealed the growing pressure many households face simply trying to meet the basic costs of education. The latest Pulse Survey of families supported by The Smith Family shows that more than four out of five parents and carers are […]
NBRA has developed its own concept plan for the current pool site. Photo: NBRA.
THE Northern Beaches Residents Association (NBRA) is one of several local organisations urging residents to “have their say” about the City of Coffs Harbour Draft Aquatic Facilities Strategy (DAFS). NBRA quotes the DAFS as stating that the Woolgoolga pool be developed “as a district-level facility at the current site and actively explore integrated co-location opportunities […]
Eric Marsh sailing his Mini Globe Sunbear yacht. Photos: supplied.
Eric Marsh sailing his Mini Globe Sunbear yacht. Photos: supplied. Brenda and Eric Marsh in Cape Town at Christmas. Photos: supplied. Cape Town farewells the Mini Globe yacht race competitors. Photos: supplied. COFFS Harbour yachtsman Eric Marsh, 72, is preparing to embark on the final stage of the solo McIntyre Mini Globe Race (MGR) aboard […]
Member for Port Stephens and Families and Communities MP Kate Washington.
FOR the first time in more than two decades, foster and kinship carers across NSW have received a 20 percent increase to their care allowance. The increase aims to ease cost-of-living pressures and strengthen support for vulnerable children in out-of-home care. The tax-free increase took effect from 1 January 2026 and applies to authorised carers […]
An orphaned mountain brushtail possum joey is cared for by WIRES volunteers until its release back into the wild. Photo: Mick Birtles.
As Australians, we are rightly proud of our natural environment. We march to protect forests, campaign for clean rivers and speak passionately about saving wildlife and ecosystems. Those voices do matter, but beyond the headlines and protest banners, another story unfolds quietly every day. It’s a story of people who don’t just speak for wildlife, […]
The series opens on 1 February with a performance by founding member of The Seekers’, Keith Potger.
THE City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre is introducing Sunday Sounds, a new quarterly concert series celebrating beloved classics, performed by accomplished artists who know how to connect with an audience. Created especially for seniors and music lovers, each concert offers an uplifting afternoon of music, shared memories and warm conversation, complete with complementary […]
