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Friends with benefits: Social connections slow ageing in dolphins, too

Dolphin friendships can last decades – they surf waves together, rest side-by-side and build deep, stable alliances that look remarkably like human relationships. Photos: Dr Simon Allen, Shark Bay Dolphin Research. Dolphin friendships can last decades – they surf waves together, rest side-by-side and build deep, stable alliances that look remarkably like human relationships. Photos: […]

Applications open for regional artist development program

ARTS Mid North Coast has launched “Shared Practice”, an 18-month regional artist development program designed to support emerging and mid-career visual artists. The program connects local artists with experienced mentors to foster professional growth, artistic exploration, and community engagement. Through mentoring, group sessions, and creative development, participants will have the opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, […]

Printed Edition

Printed Edition 02 JANUARY 2026

Sport

Best Coffs Coast clubs of 2025

IT was another banner year for sport on the Coffs Coast with a number of clubs rising to the top as they added premierships to their trophy cabinets. These were the best sporting clubs of 2025. Nana Glen Lizards: Won last season’s first grade cricket competition after losing just one match. Went through undefeated to […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Appreciation for return of purse

DEAR News Of The Area, I WOULD like to take this opportunity to thank a Good Samaritan for retrieving my lost purse in Edinburgh Street on Wednesday 3 December and returning it to my home in Raleigh Street. This kind act was much appreciated. Your readers could imagine the trauma of the loss of a […]

Entertainment

Blazing, beautiful and breathtaking stormy sights over Coffs Harbour

The kaleidoscopic dramatic colours of the silent storm over Coffs Harbour Jetty. The kaleidoscopic dramatic colours of the silent storm over Coffs Harbour Jetty. The kaleidoscopic dramatic colours of the silent storm over Coffs Harbour Jetty. STORM season is in full swing on the Coffs Coast, and for Jetty resident Harvey Ward it provides an […]

Local News

City of Coffs Harbour expands road works program

SCORES of local flood-damaged roads will be improved after the City of Coffs Harbour determined to expand rehabilitation works. An initial program of stabilisation works had already been approved for some of the roads hit by a severe storm and flood event in February 2022. With this program underway, opportunities were realised to increase the […]

Local News

New Coffs residents introduced to Gumbaynggirr Country

BEGINNING a new life in a new country can be overwhelming, which is why Settlement Services International (SSI) has a comprehensive program to assist refugees coming to the Coffs Harbour area. After dealing with the fundamentals of food, shelter, navigating bureaucracy and finding employment, newcomers get to know their local area. Newly arrived Karenni families […]

Local News

Free dog-friendly camping from coast to high country

NSW State Forests are open for free, pet‑friendly camping from the coast to the high country. There are almost 500 State Forests and many offer camping facilities where dogs, under their owner’s control, are welcome. Campfires are also permitted, outside of fire bans. “State Forests are a fabulous resource for the community,” Manager Tourism and […]

Sport

Registration open for Coffs Coast Ocean Swims 2026

This year’s Coffs Coast Oceans Swims. This year’s Coffs Coast Oceans Swims. REGISTRATION is open for the 2026 Coffs Coast Ocean Swims to be held on Sunday 22 March 2026. With the swimming and surfing seasons in full swing, the local Ocean Swims organiser Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club is pushing ahead with planning for […]