June 7, 2025
Man  charged with more than 80 offences under Strike Force Bungaree
Police

Man charged with more than 80 offences under Strike Force Bungaree

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 […]

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Sam Neill and Bryan Brown join Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival lineup Sam Neill.
Event

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, […]

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Letter to the Editor: We have already said no
Letter to the Editor

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 […]

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Press the button on Smoke Alarm Action Day FRNSW Acting Station Officer Tim George urges people to check their smoke alarms.
Local News

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 […]

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Local radio station 2Air FM raises funds for Cancer Council The Cancer Council’s Kerrie Piper with prizewinner 2Air FM’s Ken Capps.
Community, Event

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 […]

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Residents urged to be aware of mould impacts after floods This roof leak went unnoticed until the heaviest rains fell, again using wood as transmission to the lowest point.
Health, Regional

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 […]

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Tiga Cross from Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary makes Tour Guide finals Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary manager Tiga Cross engaging with visitors.
Community

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 […]

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Breakers and Saints players selected to rep squad Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints players are set to play representative footy. Photo: AFL North Coast.
Sport

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 […]

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