DEAR News Of The Area, AUSTRALIA until recently had 10 oil refineries, but now has only two. Therefore we rely almost entirely on imports of finished products, of which we have only a few weeks of supply stored on Australian soil. The late Senator Major General Jim Molan pointed out the severe consequences of our […]
Hundreds of locals gather in the shape of a banana on Jetty Beach. Photo: Luke Lambley.
HUNDREDS gathered at Jetty Beach on Saturday morning, attempting a world record for the largest banana formation made by people. Dressed mostly in yellow, locals came together to form a giant human banana on the sand. The attempt was a success, with the record never having been attempted before. Hosted by Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki […]
Multi award-winning artist Dorian Mode. Photo: supplied, City of Coffs Harbour.
FOLLOWING a sold-out opening concert, “Celebrating The Seekers – 60 Years” with Keith Potger, Sunday Sounds returns to the City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre with another afternoon of music steeped in nostalgia, storytelling and connection. On Sunday 26 April at 2pm, acclaimed musician and writer Dorian Mode and his trio bring to the […]
The Thompson family celebrating Michaels historic win.
THE 2026 SSAA National Benchrest Centrefire Championships were held at Dairyville range Coffs Harbour over the 4 day Easter weekend. We had competitors from WA, SA, Qld and NSW attending. Local shooter Michael Thompson was the overall winner of the 4 days he was 1st in all categories the 2-gun with .2270. 3-gun with .2160 […]
Angus Taylor is being accused of trying to replicate One Nation's anti-immigration stance. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
THE coalition’s hardline migration plan has been lashed as divisive and Australia’s multicultural communities say they are tired of being dehumanised by all sides of politics. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled a plan to boot migrants from the nation if they do not exhibit “Australian values”, shut the door on some asylum seekers and […]
Coffs Harbour Snappers reserves begin their premiership defence this weekend.
THE GAME they play in heaven makes its return for another year, with the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season kicking off across the region this weekend. The Port Macquarie Pirates begin their premiership defence at home in the local derby against the Hastings Valley Vikings. Last season’s runners-up the Coffs Harbour Snappers […]
Angus Anderson celebrates his goal during the AFL Round 5 Gather Round match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Fremantle Dockers. Photo: AAP Image/Matt Turner.
ANGUS Anderson has made Coffs Coast sporting history after realising his footy dream. The former Sawtell/Toormina Saints player made his AFL debut playing for the Collingwood Magpies, during their Gather Round game against the Fremantle Dockers at Adelaide Oval. The 22-year-old made history as the first male player from both the AFL North Coast competition […]
Last year’s event featured 95 artworks from 44 artists from the Nambucca, Macleay, Hastings and Bellinger valleys, with more than 100 attendees at the opening event.
LOCAL female artists have an opportunity to exhibit their artwork at the Nambucca Valley Women’s Business Network’s (NVWBN) ‘Women in Art’ exhibition, opening at Macksville’s Matilda Street Gallery on Saturday 16 May. Last year’s event saw 95 artworks from 44 artists from the Nambucca, Macleay, Hastings and Bellinger valleys, with more than 100 attendees at […]
Crew leader Grant Brown.
ABORIGINAL organisations from across the North Coast have combined to care for Country, protect threatened species and strengthen intergenerational cultural knowledge. The Visions for Healthy Country project continues to build momentum across the region as Aboriginal organisations lead practical, on-ground conservation work across multiple sites in coming months Funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage […]
DEAR News Of The Area, Thank you Mike Hely for your article on the issues with the XPT service (NOTA 3 April Edition). I wrote in a few times complaining about this ‘non’ service and that their explanations were unacceptable. As I said neighbours actually went into the office at the Coffs station and were […]
