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Health

EPA says waterways are safe but locals remained concerned

THE NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says its testing has found that forestry operations in Little Newry State Forest near Valla have not impacted the water quality in nearby rivers and creeks. The EPA said it undertook three rounds of testing at six locations within the forest and in nearby Oyster and Dalhousie Creeks. It […]

Regional

Eco -tourism operators hail Great Koala National Park a ‘game-changer’

AFTER announcing the proposed boundary for the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) on Sunday, Premier Chris Minns met business leaders in Sawtell to discuss broader economic and social impacts. The park includes 176,000 hectares of state forest and connects existing national parks, creating a 476,000-hectare reserve. The move promises to protect endangered species – headlined […]

Event, Whats VIBIN

Raise a glass at the 24th Annual Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day

The much-loved Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day returns on Sunday. The much-loved Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day returns on Sunday. The much-loved Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day returns on Sunday. MARK your calendars! Coffs City Rotary is hosting the 24th installment of their much-loved Wine, Beer and Food Enjoyment Day on Sunday, […]

Sport

Super Snappers teams win premierships

The Coffs Harbour Snappers reserve grade side celebrate their premiership win. The Coffs Harbour Snappers women celebrate their premiership win. COFFS Harbour Snappers sides have had a great grand final day after winning a haul of premierships as the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season came to a close. Snappers’ sides won an […]

Sport

Woolgoolga Wolves and Boambee Eagles book grand final places

THE Woolgoolga Wolves have stormed into the HIT105.5 Men’s Premier League grand final after clawing back from a goal down to beat Northern Storm 3-1 at Woolgoolga on Saturday night. In a rematch of last year’s decider, the Storm looked in control at halftime after Campbell Brear’s penalty and a masterful opening half from Ben […]

Local News

Dalgety Street footbridge improves connectivity in Woolgoolga

THE Dalgety Street footbridge in Woolgoolga has opened to the community. City of Coffs Harbour says the “challenging” project was delivered within budget and has produced a “visually stunning result”. The bridge snakes across Woolgoolga Creek, connecting West Woolgoolga to Dalgety and Nash streets, providing faster and easier access to the town’s CBD and beach. […]

Government

Blood drive campaign in honour of former Council employee

THE City of Coffs Harbour is calling on the community to roll up their sleeves and donate as part of the 2025 Local Government Blood Drive. This year, the campaign carries special meaning locally. The City is proudly dedicating its participation in this year’s drive to Jared Amies, a former Council employee who sadly passed […]

Regional

Funding secured to replace Cut Bank Bridge

BELLINGEN Shire Council has secured $2,297,620 in funding for the replacement of Cut Bank Bridge on Tyringham Road at Bostobrick. The funding comes through the Australian Government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP) and $574,405 from the Roads to Recovery Program (RTR). The total project cost is $2,872,025. Council says the replacement of Cut […]

Sport

Nambucca Roosters win back-to-back premierships

Nambucca Roosters’ Khan Jarrett is met by Sawtell’s Luke Hetherington. Last year’s premiers the Nambucca Roosters have gone back-to-back, winning the 2025 Group 2 First Grade Grand Final on Sunday. Sawtell’s Tyke Kemp catches Nambucca’s Damien Carriage during Sunday’s Group 2 Grand Final. The Nambucca Roosters’ Jay Melrose eyes the tryline. Sawtell’s Darcy Collins and […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Bridge design important to get right

DEAR News Of The Area, DOES anyone else have a sinking feeling that the planned footbridge over the Moonee Creek estuary will be a monument to the ego of the engineers who designed it, rather than a modest pedestrian crossing designed to fit into the environment? I can see it now, a large concrete structure, […]