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Vivian Simpson promotes the personal benefits of volunteering

VIVIAN Simpson is speaking out to promote the personal benefits of volunteering. The recent recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of his community service, Mr Simpson has been involved with Sawtell Catholic Care, providing aged care; Coffs Harbour Salvation Army, providing welfare and emergency services; the Federal Government’s community […]

Sport

Surf Life Saving back for summer as flags raised at Woolgoolga

SURF Life Saving North Coast (SLSNC) observed the official beginning of the patrolled beach season with the Raising of the Flags at Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday 27 September. It also signalled the start of the Nippers season. SLSNC continues to be supported by Newcastle Permanent through an ongoing partnership of almost 20 […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: A bridge over troubled waters?

DEAR News Of The Area, LAST Thursday evening, members of the Little Arrawarra community attended the Council meeting where councillors unanimously voted in favour of a feasibility study to improve public beach access. For more than 20 years, this issue has been raised, debated, and deferred, but never before has it reached this point of […]

Sport

Former Saints player earns best on ground in premiership win

ANGUS Anderson has played a big part in helping his team win a premiership in one of the countries best Australian Rules competitions. The former Sawtell/Toormina Saints player was awarded best on ground in Sturt’s grand final victory against Glenelg, as they won this year’s South Australian National Football League (SANFL) premiership. The 22-year-old won […]

Community, Health

Woolgoolga Red Cross puts the call out for more Trauma Teddy knitters

Trauma Teddy skins ready for stuffing at the working bee. Trauma Teddy Coordinator Doreen Liddle with some of her team of volunteers. Australian Red Cross Woolgoolga volunteer Robyn Rooth with Big Ted. Doreen Liddle with her ‘babies’. AUSTRALIAN Red Cross Woolgoolga Trauma Teddy Coordinator Doreen Liddle, is running low on volunteers to help her make […]

Local News

Sustainability Advisory Committee to drive positive change for Coffs region

COUNCILLOR Jonathan Cassell has been elected Chair of the City of Coffs Harbour’s Sustainability Advisory Committee. Medical doctor Brian O’Connell, was elected Deputy Chair. Dr O’Connell is also a representative of the community group Sustainable Sawtell 2030. “Both bring knowledge and passion for sustainability, and their leadership is appreciated,” said Mayor Nikki Williams, who has […]

Sport

Super sporty and supportive: Coffs Coast Homeschool Athletics Carnival

Coffs Home Education Athletics Carnival attracted over 100 participants. The long jump. Achievement certificates awarded. Siblings cheering on siblings. The kids in the tug o war against the adults. A track race. COFFS Home Education Athletics Carnival attracted over 100 participants (Kindy-Year 12) from all along the Coffs Coast. Following last year’s successful inaugural carnival, […]

Event

More citizen science volunteers needed for Macro Muster

Volunteer water sample collectors for the Macro Muster. Macro Muster is a free hands-on citizen science event collecting data to track the health of three local rivers. Macro Muster is a free hands-on citizen science event collecting data to track the health of three local rivers. Macro Muster is a free hands-on citizen science event […]

Local News

Melbourne to Noosa for neuroblastoma research

Melbourne dad Trent Robertson. Oli, who battled stage 4 neuroblastoma at just two years old. MELBOURNE dad Trent Robertson is currently taking on the most challenging journey of his life – running 10 marathons and cycling 1,200km in just 30 days. He is raising vital funds for Neuroblastoma Australia, a charity dedicated to improving outcomes […]

Local News

Farmers slam government over banana import review

NSW Farmers has slammed a review into banana imports the peak body says could “devastate the industry and put the nation’s biosecurity at risk”. Last week the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) announced a review of quarantine arrangements for bananas imported from the Philippines into Australia. “We are conducting an assessment of […]