THEY may have lost the match but the Newcastle Knights won the hearts of a nation after a courageous NRL grand final performance last Sunday at Accor Stadium. Sydney Roosters were crowned 2026 NRL champions after a pulsating 19-18 victory over the lion-hearted Knights who competed bravely until the final whistle. Trent Robinson’s high-profile charges […]
DEAR News Of The Area, RECENT headlines said The Big Banana would be bypassed by the new highway. Well, despite 35,000-plus locals petitioning Coles about not buying Coffs bananas, Coles are bypassing the Big Banana already. The mealy mouthed, pro forma and predictable responses from Coles are indicative of a big company that doesn’t give […]
SLSNC members with Newcastle Permanent's Nathan Selway Chard, SLSNC President Les Pepper and Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh.
THE temperature is rising and the flags are up as the Coffs Coast region prepares for another summer by the water. Surf Life Saving North Coast (SLSNC) welcomed the new season with its annual Raising of the Flags ceremony, which took place on Saturday, 26 September at Woolgoolga SLS Club. SLSNC President Les Pepper highlighted […]
Chair of Pink Silks Trust Tanya Johnson, ACRF Philanthropy Manager Victoria Bonsey, and Pink Silks Trust’s Amanda Martin.
COFFS Harbour Pink Silks Perpetual Trust has donated $10,000 to Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) following its Pink Silks Ladies Charity Race Day. The donation continues Pink Silks Trust’s support for cancer research and its commitment to raising awareness and funds for women in the Coffs Harbour region facing cancer, long-term illness, traumatic illness or […]
LEADER of The Nationals Matt Canavan has congratulated The Nationals’ News South Wales incumbent Senator Ross Cadell on winning preselection for the next federal election. Senator Canavan said Senator Cadell has made an enormous contribution to The Nationals and deserved the top spot for the Party on the next Coalition Senate ticket. “Ross has been […]
Vehicles galore to see at Coffs Motor Show. Vehicles galore to see at Coffs Motor Show. Vehicles galore to see at Coffs Motor Show. BatCrew Mike with son Darin and grandsons Luke and Dom. COFFS City Rotary Club’s Motor Show returns to Coffs Harbour’s Park Beach Plaza car park on Sunday 25 October. Visitors can […]
IF you have wondered what creative skills might be lurking in you, then heading to see the Gypsy Art Group’s Spring exhibition might awaken them. From Thursday, 8 October to Sunday, 11 October, 10am to 3pm daily, at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, individual artists will show their painting, drawing, printmaking, eco-dyed and knitted […]
Brett Sutherland cornering during a lap of round two of the Coffs Coast Bush Khanacross Series. Photo: Stormes Art & Photography.
Brett Sutherland cornering during a lap of round two of the Coffs Coast Bush Khanacross Series. Photo: Stormes Art & Photography. Kai Hancock was just pipped at the post during round two of the Coffs Coast Bush Khanacross Series. Photo: Stormes Art & Photography. Paul Mountford. Photo: Stormes Art & Photography. Tony Lynch tackles the […]
Coffs Harbour fly-fisherman Allan Erkert briefs the women on the day’s program.
Coffs Harbour fly-fisherman Allan Erkert briefs the women on the day’s program. Camaraderie flourishes during the Fly-Casting Day. Each participant is buddied up with an experienced fly-fisher, here it’s Warren Anderson. A FREE Fly-Casting Day for women who have experienced breast cancer is open to applications for its annual event, which will be held on […]
From left, City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Murray Wood, Mayor Nikki Williams, Economic Development and Tourism Section Leader Nicole McLennan, Sector Development Coordinator Lewis Belling, State Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, and Business NSW Mid North Coast Regional Director Rod Barnaby.
A COLLABORATIVE marketing initiative led by the City of Coffs Harbour was recognised with a major trophy at the 2026 Business NSW Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards. Hosted in Coffs Harbour for the first time, the Coffs Coast Aviation Partnership & Regional Visitor Economy Collective entry took out top prize in the Outstanding Visitor […]
