March 30, 2026
Woolgoolga woman’s bald move for Cancer Council Woolgoolga Lions President Joginda Garcha and club members join Jean Vickery (3rd from right) as she presents $7100 to Community Operations Coordinator Sarah Mayo.
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Woolgoolga woman’s bald move for Cancer Council

WOOPI volunteering legend and Lion Jean Vickery has raised over $7000 for Cancer Council in this year’s “Shave for a Cure” fundraiser. Ms Vickery shaved her head in May in a grand effort to raise money for the cancer charity as one of her family is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Along with Woolgoolga Lions Club […]

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2000 participants expected for Coffs Harbour Running Festival The new marathon course will take runners along the Jetty Foreshore, north and south breakwalls, and through the scenic Coffs Creek Walkway.
Sport

2000 participants expected for Coffs Harbour Running Festival

WITH over 2,000 runners expected, the Coffs Harbour Running Festival on Sunday, 14 September is set to increase its participation numbers by a staggering 65 percent from last year. “This year’s response has been incredible,” Event Director Keelan Birch said. “It’s not just about running… it’s about community, charity, and celebrating the spirit of Coffs […]

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Coffs Basketball teams make grand finals Women’s social competition players get ready for their semi-final.
Sport

Coffs Basketball teams make grand finals

COFFS Coast’s best basketball teams have earned grand final berths after winning the semi-finals of Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s winter senior season at Sportz Central. Chihuahuas won through to the Men’s A Grade grand final after a 44-39 win against We Can’t Dunk. Kaspa Ngohset had a game high 19 points. Men’s B Grade minor […]

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Former Saints player named in team of the year Angus Anderson in his Sawtell/Toormina Saints playing days.
Sport

Former Saints player named in team of the year

ANGUS Anderson has been recognised as one of the standout players in one of the country’s best Australian Rules competitions. The former Sawtell/Toormina Saints player was named in the South Australian National Football League’s (SANFL) Team of the Year. The midfielder was named on the interchange bench in the 22-man squad, which recognised the best […]

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AFL North Coast season review The Coffs Harbour Breakers won both the seniors and women’s premierships.
Sport

AFL North Coast season review

ANOTHER AFL North Coast season is in the books. Here is how each club fared in the 2025 season. Coffs Harbour Breakers: Won their first seniors premiership since 2019, after finishing the home and away season as minor premiers. Their women’s side won a record third premiership, after also finishing on top of the ladder. […]

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Letter to the Editor: Koala capital of Australia
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Koala capital of Australia

DEAR News Of The Area, HAS the Coffs Coast just become the koala capital of Australia? As a City representative of the Great Koala National Park’s Community Advisory Panel and longtime community campaigner for the Parks establishment, I believe the announcement for the full Great Koala National Park is a major historic moment for our […]

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Heritage Trail invites you to explore Coffs Harbour’s history The Heritage Trail on the Coffs Coast Explorer app lifts the lid on local history.
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Heritage Trail invites you to explore Coffs Harbour’s history

A FUN WAY to unlock Coffs Harbour’s magical past – from The Planto to Trixie the amusement horse ride – has been launched to coincide with History Week. A self-guided Heritage Trail has been added to the celebrated Coffs Coast Explorer app, providing entertainment and enlightenment for visitors and locals alike. “This is all about […]

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