A COFFS Harbour man has been charged with more than 80 offences relating to “break, enter and steal” offences alleged to have occurred in the local area. In May 2025, investigators from Coffs/Clarence Police District established Strike Force Bungaree to investigate numerous aggravated break, enter and steal offences in the Coffs Harbour area, with some […]
Sam Neill and Bryan Brown join Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival lineup
HIGH profile Australian actors Sam Neill and Bryan Brown will appear live on stage at the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival in a conversation style event. The last-minute addition to the program was coordinated by festival patron Brown, who emerged from his appearance last year committed to securing high profile guest speakers. The 2025 Festival, […]
8 Elizabeth Street, Sawtell is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast
8 Elizabeth Street, SawtellAuction on-site: Saturday 31 May at 1pm.Beds 3, Bath 1, Car 3Land size: 954.8sqm THIS grand old Sawtell home is being offered to market for the first time after being tightly held for nearly 80 years. Built by the Brissett family who were some of the early entrepreneurs of Sawtell, the home […]
Letter to the Editor: We have already said no
DEAR News Of The Area, ONE wonders about democracy when some 68 percent of people vote no to multi-storey development at the jetty and yet the State Government continues to spend taxpayer funds to try to convince us we are wrong. What will this development actually mean for locals? – The loss of access to […]
Letter to the Editor: Unfair outcomes for North Coast train users
DEAR News Of The Area, REGARDING the story “Questions as train cut for coaches” on page 3 of NOTA on Friday 14 May, I would like to congratulate the journalist for bringing up this news. Some people were under the wrong impression, prior to this article, thinking that the reason for the loss of services […]
Press the button on Smoke Alarm Action Day
SMOKE Alarm Action Day is 1 June, a day when Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and fire services across Australia, prompt people to check they have a working smoke alarm. Their campaign slogan is, “Be smart. Take part. Check that you have a smoke alarm and test that it works”. “The most important button you’ll […]
Local radio station 2Air FM raises funds for Cancer Council
THE Biggest Morning Tea Cancer Council fundraiser, run by local radio station 2Air FM, got off to a great start on Saturday 24 May after the event was postponed due to heavy rain. “Mother Nature was really kind, she gave us a nice sunny day with only a gentle breeze, which made for a perfect […]

Residents urged to be aware of mould impacts after floods
AS the flood clean-up begins across the Mid North Coast, residents are urged to be aware of the impacts of mould. Mould loves moisture and poorly-lit areas that lack decent ventilation, such as walls or wallpaper, ceilings, bathroom tiles, carpets, insulation material and wood. NSW Health states that most health problems caused by mould are […]
Tiga Cross from Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary makes Tour Guide finals
Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary manager Tiga Cross engaging with visitors. Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary manager Tiga Cross engaging with visitors. Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary manager Tiga Cross engaging with visitors. COFFS Coast Wildlife Sanctuary manager Tiga Cross has been named one of eight finalists for the NSW Tourism Association’s Top Tour Guide award. This is […]

Breakers and Saints players selected to rep squad
COFFS Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints players have been selected to the initial AFL North Coast representative squad. The initial 40-man squad will be cut down to the 22 who will represent the AFL North Coast in the league’s first men’s representative match since 2018. The North Coast Force team will take on the North […]