THE Rural Fire Brigades of the northern Coffs Coast are inviting the community to a day of “fire safety, fun, and local spirit” at the upcoming Recruitment and Readiness Day in Woolgoolga. This family-friendly event will bring together local fire brigades from across the region – including Moonee, Corindi, Sandy Beach, Mullaway, Woolgoolga, Country Club, […]
The Coffs Coast Death & Dying Expo 2025. Photos: Sarah Jae.
The Coffs Coast Death & Dying Expo 2025. Photos: Sarah Jae. The Coffs Coast Death & Dying Expo 2025. Photos: Sarah Jae. THE Coffs Coast Death & Dying Expo returned in August for its second year at the Norm Jordan Pavilion, bringing together more than 300 attendees, 33 stallholders, and a full program of talks, […]
Rod Emerson accepts the winner’s trophy for ‘Pied Piper’, Cartoon of the Year.
Rod Emerson accepts the winner’s trophy for ‘Pied Piper’, Cartoon of the Year. Cartoonists included Mark Guthrie, David Rowe, Tony Lopes, Jock Brodie, Michael Breen, Mark Lynch, Rod Emmerson, Cathy Wilcox (President, Australian Cartoonists Association), and Dave Keen. Admiring the award winners and entries. A TRUMP-inspired artwork has won Cartoon of the Year at the […]
DEAR News Of The Area, WE live in Sawtell where, like many seaside places, there are a lot of sub-divisions and big houses being built. Most tradesmen around here are respectful, but why do some tradies have to have loud music and radio noise all the time? How is Bob Marley reggae blasting out in […]
Coffs alt/punk rock band Purple Disturbance: Joshua Downes, Thomas Downes, Jessica Franklin and Jed Freudenstein.
PURPLE Disturbance, a young four-piece teen band from Coffs Harbour, has been signed by New World Artists. The band’s drummer Jessica Franklin told News Of The Area that it was a huge milestone for the band to step into the music industry they have always dreamed about. “What makes it surreal is not just the […]
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh at the official opening with Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club treasurer Colette Morrison and club president James Morrison.
COFFS Harbour Kart Racing Club members and the wider community have come together trackside to celebrate the grand opening of newly upgraded facilities. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said it was an important moment for the hardworking Club members who have brought the project to fruition. “This new facility is now the nation’s best […]
Sawtell Panthers Under 16s celebrate their premiership win.
Sawtell Panthers Under 16s celebrate their premiership win. Sawtell Panthers Under 16s Girls Tackle team celebrate their grand final win. Sawtell Panthers Under 14s Girls Tackle team celebrate their premiership win. GROUP 2 Junior Rugby League teams have won premierships during their big grand final day at the C.ex Coffs International […]
‘Flourish’ performance at the Coffs Eisteddfod Gala. Photo: BPW Studios.
‘Flourish’ performance at the Coffs Eisteddfod Gala. Photo: BPW Studios. Everly Baker in the Vocal performance at the Coffs Eisteddfod Gala. Photo CHDES. THE Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod Society (CHDES) is calling on community members to join its ranks, to maintain its tradition of providing outstanding performing arts opportunities. The society’s Annual General Meeting […]
AN investigation is underway following a house fire and serious assault in Coffs Harbour. Shortly after 5:30am on Sunday 7 September, emergency services were called to reports of a fire on Wongala Drive. Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District attended the location and found a house well alight. Fire and Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the […]
