IN March 2023, a Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) survey found that only 65 percent of childcare demand on the Mid North Coast was being met, a shortfall said to be costing local families an estimated $384 million in lost wages each year. The survey focused on the region covered by the MidCoast, […]
GREENS MP and gambling harm minimisation spokesperson Cate Faehrmann, says that recently-released NSW gaming data shows a staggering $9.3 billion was lost to pokies in 2025 – the highest ever. “[This] is not just a statistic, it’s a full-blown social and economic crisis unfolding in plain sight. “The harm is being concentrated in the same […]
The fuel excise will be temporarily cut to ease the pain of high petrol prices for motorists. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
AUSTRALIANS under the pump from sky-high fuel prices will get some financial relief after the federal government succumbed to pressure to halve the tax on petrol and diesel. The decision to cut the fuel excise from the start of April will save motorists about $19 on a 65-litre tank, or 26.3 cents a litre, Prime […]
City of Coffs Harbour has updated its plans for the land it manages at the Jetty Foreshores. Photo: Andrew Vivian.
A NEW draft plan of management for the Jetty Foreshores, which prioritises community benefit, has been developed by the City of Coffs Harbour. The plan covers three Crown Reserves – the largely open green space Foreshores (including the Community Building), the Jetty pier and the Yacht Club/former Deep Sea Fishing Club sites. It also takes […]
Jon Ordon and Matt Bowden at the Coffs Harbour Record Fair. Photo: Kate Pye.
MUSIC lovers and collectors poured over rows of crates, hunting for rare records, hidden gems, and the thrill of the find during the Coffs Harbour Record Fair. Held 28–29 March at the showgrounds, the fair was organised by Jon Ordon from Bilpin and Matt Bowden from Byron Bay. Matt has been collecting records for over […]
THE Senate Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy recently released its report about the causes and effects of climate change disinformation. The report was welcomed by the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF), which warns that lies are already harming communities. The ACF wants tougher action to stop falsehoods derailing climate progress. ACF […]
Sandon Vowels, Hamish Harrigan, Max Crowley and Jarrah White at the North Coast Regional Titles. Photo: supplied.
YARRAHAPINNI surfer Sandon Vowels has qualified for the NSW State Titles, following a strong showing at a North Coast qualifier held on Sunday, 22 March at Emerald Beach. A Surfing NSW Junior Regional Series event, the tournament was hosted by the Woolgoolga Boardriders Club and was open to athletes from Red Rock to Crescent Head. […]
Andrew Hall (left) has been selected to represent Australia.
A DEDICATED local martial artist is preparing to represent Australia on the international stage, with his sights firmly set on gold at the upcoming World Shoto Cup in Mexico in 2026. Sensei Andrew Hall secured his place on the Australian team after a strong 2024–25 competition circuit across Australia. His recent international success included a […]
DEAR News Of The Area, AS Property and Development NSW struggles with the functional and commercial viability of its much hyped foreshore development, it is working on an ever-changing proposal out of sight of Coffs’ residents. We are entitled to know what we will actually end up with and what the alternative could be. Foreshore […]
Dubbo Regional Council Mayor and Regional Capitals Australia chair Josh Black and Cr Chris Cherry, Mayor of Tweed Shire Council and Deputy Chair of RCA.
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council resolved at its meeting on 19 March to apply for membership to Regional Capitals Australia (RCA). RCA was formed in 2012 to bring Australia’s regional capital cities “together as one unified voice” to lobby the Federal Government. “I’m a firm believer that people and organisations are stronger when working together,” […]
