June 18, 2026
Zonta awards dinner celebrates young leaders of the future Young Women in Leadership finalists with Zonta Coffs Harbour members Jenny Wiseman, Robyn Gray, Lisa Bunch and Moira Scerri.
Community

Zonta awards dinner celebrates young leaders of the future

Young Women in Leadership finalists with Zonta Coffs Harbour members Jenny Wiseman, Robyn Gray, Lisa Bunch and Moira Scerri. Winner of the Young Women in Leadership Award, Laura McNeil of Bellingen High School, with sponsor David Funnell. Winner of the Zonta District 24 AAYIW Award, Charlie Knight of Bishop Druitt College and her mother, Emma […]

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Sing Coffs Harbour debuts new conductor
Entertainment

Sing Coffs Harbour debuts new conductor

Sing Australia Coffs Harbour at the Plaza Shopping Centre. Co-leaders Ros Hopwood and Bev Morris, Conductor Robert Smallwood, Accompanist Lucy Watson and Co Leader Isabella Brandli. SING Australia Coffs Harbour’s new conductor Robert Smallwood, has delivered his first public performance at the helm of the group. Co-leader and gig coordinator Ros Hopwood explained that, “Park […]

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Committee to investigate service delivery in regional NSW
Community

Committee to investigate service delivery in regional NSW

A PARLIAMENTARY committee has launched an inquiry into the delivery of government-funded services in regional NSW. The Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development will investigate the “oversight, management and accountability of service provision” in the state’s regions. The Committee will look into issues such as: ● current performance measurements, accountability mechanisms, monitoring metrics, and […]

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Running Festival donation to young patients at Coffs Harbour Health Campus Joint President of Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour Trisha Herraman (second from left) presents a recognition certificate to Coffs Harbour Health Campus paediatricians Dr Stephanie White and Dr Clare Dunn and Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager Lisa Hammond.
Community, Health

Running Festival donation to young patients at Coffs Harbour Health Campus

CHILDREN receiving treatment at Coffs Harbour Health Campus will soon benefit from a new specialised chair thanks to a $7500 donation raised through the annual Coffs Harbour Running Festival. The funds, part of a broader community effort led by the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour, will support the hospital’s new Paediatric Ambulatory Care Service (PACS), […]

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Attitude Dance students perform well in Nationals Attitude Dance Coffs Harbour’s junior team.
Sport

Attitude Dance students perform well in Nationals

Lee Hill placed 3rd in the Ladies Over 60s Masters. Open Advanced Ladies competitor Katie Preo, who placed in the top 12, with her support squad. Mum Melissa Martin with daughter Elsie, who placed 5th in the Novice section. Attitude Dance Coffs Harbour’s junior team. ATTITUDE Dance Coffs Harbour students have enjoyed success at National […]

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Smart tech workshops support ageing in place CHOWN coordinator Lorraine Penn with 2025 Young Citizen of the Year Nathan Armstrong, Mayor Nikki Williams, UTS Assoc. Prof. Bhuva Narayan and Dr Moira Scerri.
Community

Smart tech workshops support ageing in place

COFFS Harbour Older Women’s Network (CHOWN) has hosted a Smart Tech workshop to help people ageing in their own homes live safely and independently. Delivered by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) through the Trustworthy Digital Society Project, the sessions gave participants the opportunity to explore smart devices such as voice assistants, lighting controls, and […]

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Coffs community tucked in to Women’s Shed BBQ fundraiser Coffs Harbour Women’s Shed members Rosemary Hansen, Alex Miller and Lexie Clark with Warrina CEO Charlotte Young (second from right).
Community

Coffs community tucked in to Women’s Shed BBQ fundraiser

THE Coffs Harbour Women’s Shed Project hosted a successful community BBQ fundraiser on Friday 7 November, raising $913 to support Warrina Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services. A top-up donation made by Coffs Harbour Lions Club rounded it up to $1000. Held on the front lawn at their new headquarters, 41 Gordon Street, the event […]

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Coffs Pipes and Drums Most Popular Band at Wauchope Highland Gathering Coffs Coast Pipes and Drums band wins ‘Most Popular’ at Wauchope Highland Gathering.
Entertainment

Coffs Pipes and Drums Most Popular Band at Wauchope Highland Gathering

COFFS Coast Pipes and Drums band secured the coveted title of “Most Popular Band” for the second year running at the Wauchope Highland Gathering. “With a few late withdrawals of our band pipers, our snare drummers stepped up with a fabulous crowd-pleasing drum salute, followed by the band’s Christmas Carol medley to take out the […]

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Letter to the Editor: Here we go again
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Here we go again

DEAR News Of The Area, WHY is it news that the coalition has a new energy policy? Will this one be any different to the 20 or so energy policies the Coalition failed to settle on in their nine years in government? They claim that ‘net zero’ is why electricity prices are too high and […]

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