OUR southern sister paper, The Nambucca Valley News Of The Area, is running a campaign throughout October promoting its local businesses through a ‘Shop Local’ feature. The campaign is an initiative of Nambucca Valley Council (NVC), in partnership with Nambucca Valley News Of The Area (NOTA), and is being led by NVC’s Economic Development and […]

Jaya and Braden. Ruth at the Jetty. IN November last year, the Support at Home program commenced replacing previous systems with one streamlined model that improves access and consistency across services. The Support at Home program offers a simpler, more flexible and more personalised way for older Australians to receive care in their own homes. […]

LifeHouse Care staff on one of the organisation’s furniture trucks. Community members at a LifeWalk event. Coffs Harbour Care House in 1998. THIS June, LifeHouse Care marks 30 years of serving locals across the Coffs Coast and beyond – offering practical help, crisis support and ongoing care to individuals and families doing it tough. Founded […]

GROW your health and wellbeing by visiting the botanic garden in Coffs Harbour during Botanic Gardens Week from Monday 18 to Sunday 24 May. The Friends of the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden are offering free guided walks to rejuvenate the body and mind during the week. This includes a ‘Wonder Walk’ – a sensory […]

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 […]

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”. […]

Jaya and Braden. Ruth at the Jetty. IN November last year, the Support at Home program commenced replacing previous systems with one streamlined model that improves access and consistency across services.  The Support at Home program offers a simpler, more flexible and more personalised way for older Australians to receive care in their own homes. […]

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 […]

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® […]

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 […]