coffscoast NOTA, Author at Coffs Coast News Of The Area

Contentious motions and unanimous DAs passed at Council’s December meeting

CITY of Coffs Harbour Council had another packed agenda for its 11 December meeting, with a number of development applications approved unanimously and other motions contested. Mayor Nikki Williams also welcomed the new General Manager, Mr Murray Wood, who started in the role last week. The draft meeting minutes and a video recording of the […]

Property

7 McAlpine Way, Boambee is on the market with Unrealestate Coffs Coast

Address: 7 McAlpine Way, BoambeePrice: $1,399,000Land size: 6,756sqmBeds: 4, Bath: 2, Car: 2 WELCOME to a rare opportunity at 7 McAlpine Way, Boambee – a stunning, fully renovated home set on an expansive 6000-plus square metre lot, which translates to an impressive acre and a half of pure potential. From the moment you drive up […]

Community

Rotary Youth Exchange student off to Denmark

THE Rotary Club of Sawtell’s Youth Exchange Program has farewelled Toormina High School student Saskia Iredale, who leaves for Denmark in early January. Saskia attended a special dinner on 8 December at the Sawtell RSL Club where she proudly wore her Rotary Youth Exchange blazer. “At a special gathering… our club’s latest outbound exchange student, […]

ADVERTISING FEATURE

ADVERTISING FEATURE: What’s on at Yarrila Arts and Museum this summer school holidays

The City’s vibrant cultural hub is buzzing with exhibitions, performances, and hands-on activities. The City’s vibrant cultural hub is buzzing with exhibitions, performances, and hands-on activities. IGNITE your imagination and celebrate creativity at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) this summer! The City of Coffs Harbour’s vibrant cultural hub is buzzing with exhibitions, performances, and hands-on […]

Community

Eastern Dorrigo mountain community celebrates Christmas

ONE26Bends at the Mountain Christmas Carols. Father Christmas with Steve and Carol Cleary, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams and Katie Sibio. The children of Eastern Dorrigo. Enjoying the free sausage sizzle. THE Eastern Dorrigo Hall Committee hosted the annual Mountain Christmas Carols at the Ulong Community Hall, […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Last Sunday my country changed

DEAR News Of The Area, IT is always front of mind to reach out to family and my friends after a shock. I remember, as many of us do, when we saw planes fly into skyscrapers almost 25 years ago. Our world changed. Last Sunday my country changed. Many Australians were needlessly killed. People died […]

Government

Weather Bureau updates unpopular $96.5m website

THE Bureau of Meteorology has implemented the first round of changes to its heavily-criticised $96.5m website. Since launching, the site has attracted 400,000 “items of feedback”. As a result, the rain radar and weather map have been improved and there is more information about daily temperature highs and lows on state, territory and district pages. […]

Printed Edition

Printed Edition 19 DECEMBER 2025

Sport

AFL North Coast juniors selected to Sydney Swans Academy

AFL North Coast’s top junior players have been selected into Sydney Swans Academy squads for 2026. A record number of 52 players from the region were selected to the squads, bettering the 45 players chosen in 2024. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy exists to increase the number of players in NSW who have expert AFL […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Climate action laggard

DEAR News Of The Area, I BELIEVE Council can no longer claim to be a climate leader but are now a climate action laggard. In the last two meetings, Council have deliberately set their intent to scale back climate action commitments from previous terms of Council. Bellingen Shire Council, on the other hand, is leading […]