May 8, 2026
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Ageing Well Expo returns in expanded format Stallholders at last year’s Ageing Well Expo.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Ageing Well Expo returns in expanded format

Stallholders at last year’s Ageing Well Expo. Stallholders at last year’s Ageing Well Expo. News Of The Area’s Chan Ansell and Michelle Freeman from Simplicity Funerals at the Expo. WHAT started as a simple conversation about end-of-life planning has grown into something much bigger – the Ageing Well Expo in Laurieton. This free community event […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Dizziness, vertigo or feeling unsteady? It may be treatable Coffs Neuro Physio provides services for both vestibular dysfunction and general balance impairment.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Dizziness, vertigo or feeling unsteady? It may be treatable

Coffs Neuro Physio provides services for both vestibular dysfunction and general balance impairment. Coffs Neuro Physio provides services for both vestibular dysfunction and general balance impairment. Coffs Neuro Physio provides services for both vestibular dysfunction and general balance impairment. FEELING dizzy, off-balance or worried about falling is not something people should dismiss as “just ageing”. […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Let your young ocean lover become an animal carer for a day The hands-on program gives participants a real glimpse into the world of marine wildlife care.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Let your young ocean lover become an animal carer for a day

The hands-on program gives participants a real glimpse into the world of marine wildlife care. The hands-on program gives participants a real glimpse into the world of marine wildlife care. The hands-on program gives participants a real glimpse into the world of marine wildlife care. IF you’re looking for a school holiday activity that’s equal […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Autumn school holidays at Yarrila Arts and Museum this April RELICS is an immersive exhibition combining vintage objects with intricate LEGO® worlds. Photos: Auckland Museum.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Autumn school holidays at Yarrila Arts and Museum this April

RELICS is an immersive exhibition combining vintage objects with intricate LEGO® worlds. Photos: Auckland Museum. RELICS is an immersive exhibition combining vintage objects with intricate LEGO® worlds. Photos: Auckland Museum. VISIT Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) this school holidays and experience RELICS: A New World Rises, an immersive exhibition combining vintage objects with intricate LEGO® […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Nature, business and wellbeing converge for special Coffs Coast evening The film is a love letter to the Coffs Coast, bringing together Traditional Owners, marine scientists, conservationists and local business people around the extraordinary natural world on our doorstep.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Nature, business and wellbeing converge for special Coffs Coast evening

THE Coffs Coast’s extraordinary natural landscape is taking centre stage in April when the National Parks Association NSW Coffs Coast Branch hosts a free community evening celebrating the region’s unique position as NSW’s first certified ECO Destination. “Whispers of Wilderness: Voices for Our Coast” will be held at the Jetty Theatre on Monday 13 April […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Creative Bellingen Shire open for visitors Kayakers on the Bellinger River.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Creative Bellingen Shire open for visitors

THE Bellingen Shire is known for its creativity, natural beauty and strong community spirit. While the region navigates temporary road disruptions, its towns and businesses remain open and ready to welcome locals and visitors alike. Dorrigo remains accessible via the west and from Coffs Harbour via Coramba Road and Eastern Dorrigo Way, which are fully […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: A year of theatre up for grabs Readers have the chance to win eight double passes to select JMT touring performances across 2026.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: A year of theatre up for grabs

THE launch of Jetty Memorial Theatre’s 2026 Season Program comes with a show-stopping bonus: the chance to win a year of theatre. To celebrate the new season, one lucky entrant will take home eight double passes to select JMT touring performances across 2026, delivering a full year of memorable nights at the theatre. Entering the […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Nambucca apartments ‘halfway’ towards completion The view from the complex at 3 High Street has been described as world-class.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Nambucca apartments ‘halfway’ towards completion

The view from the complex at 3 High Street has been described as world-class. Local companies and tradespeople have been employed on the project. Local companies and tradespeople have been employed on the project. The apartments are scheduled for completion in August this year. The apartments are scheduled for completion in August this year. VISTA […]

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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Dolphins at Dusk at the Sanctuary Celebrate Valentine’s After Dark at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Dolphins at Dusk at the Sanctuary

Celebrate Valentine’s After Dark at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Celebrate Valentine’s After Dark at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Celebrate Valentine’s After Dark at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. VALENTINE’S weekend on the Coffs Coast will once again be marked by one of the Sanctuary’s most anticipated annual events, with Dolphins at Dusk returning on 13 and […]

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