The pest, Common (Indian) Myna. The native, Noisy Miner. COMMON Myna birds might be smart and well-adjusted to their adopted home, but they are a threat to native birds. They are making their destructive presence felt in many areas of Coffs Harbour, particularly West Coffs and the northern beaches. Common Mynas, also known as Indian […]
Carol, Margaret and Esther.
Carol, Margaret and Esther. Woopi Garden Club member, Wendy. Sue and Carol observe the herb garden. Beryl and Annie. COFFS Harbour and Woolgoolga Garden Clubs came together for friendship and morning tea on Thursday, 29 January, to celebrate the start of the clubs’ programs for the new year. Some 20 members from both garden clubs […]
THE revamp of the Bellingen Show sees the launch of a scholarship to support the next generation of agricultural leaders in the Bellingen Shire. In 2026, the Bellinger River Agricultural Society (BRAS) will provide up to a total of $5000 to young people who live in the Bellingen Shire to help them pursue a career […]
Rev. Hiva and his wife, Mele.
THE induction of the Reverend Fa’uhiva Lutui as minister-in-residence at Coffs Harbour Uniting Church will take place at the church on Sunday, 15 February. The calling of Reverend Fa’uhiva to Coffs Harbour Uniting Church is seen by the church community as a vital milestone in the future development of the Uniting Church in Coffs Harbour. […]
Simon Doyle helps deliver aid to Kryvyi Rih.
Simon Doyle helps deliver aid to Kryvyi Rih. Simon in Kyiv, in extreme snow conditions. A visit to a School 88 class in Zaporizhia. Helpers from Molochany Community at the Internally Displaced People’s Centre Zaporizhia. BISHOP Druitt College Principal (BDC) Simon Doyle, from Sawtell, spent five weeks of the summer break volunteering in war-torn Ukraine. […]
President, Veterans Centre Mid North Coast Inc Geoff Harrison, Matt Keogh MP, Founder CCVWC Richard Kelloway and President Coffs Harbour RSL Sub-Branch John Lloyd.
President, Veterans Centre Mid North Coast Inc Geoff Harrison, Matt Keogh MP, Founder CCVWC Richard Kelloway and President Coffs Harbour RSL Sub-Branch John Lloyd. Veteran dignitaries, and the Coffs community. GambleAware’s Sherri Swayne and Lifeline North Coast’s Angela Martin. City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Murray Wood, Mayor of Clarence Valley Ray Smith and his […]
Northern end of Jetty Beach.
CITY of Coffs Harbour Council shed light on a hot issue at its ordinary meeting on 29 January, voting to investigate how it could provide shading from the sun at the Jetty foreshores. Councillor Tony Judge raised community concerns about a lack of shade in the area, saying it impacted the amenity of the foreshores […]
Mayor Nikki Williams, Coffs’ Citizen of the Year Keelan Birch and Gurmesh Singh MP.
Mayor Nikki Williams, Coffs’ Citizen of the Year Keelan Birch and Gurmesh Singh MP. Young Citizen of the Year, Mayada Oso. Senior Citizen of the Year, Lorraine Kaempfel. Aussie Spirit Individual award winner, David Cole. Aussie Spirit Organisation winner, LifeHouse Care Pantries. RUNNING advocate and meticulous major event organiser Keelan Birch has been named Coffs […]
AUSTRALIA Day 2026 marked the first time Mid North Coast resident Lesley McDonald met the man who saved her life. Inspired to nominate her rescuer, David Cole from Coffs Harbour, for Senior Citizen of the Year, Mrs McDonald was delighted when he was selected as a final nominee and invited to attend the awards ceremony. […]
THE Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre (CCVWC) will officially open at 1pm on Thursday 29 January by the Hon Matt Keogh MP, Federal Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. Founder of the CCVWC Project Sub-Committee Richard Kelloway told News Of The Area, “It’s a milestone a decade in the making and a major community advance.” The local […]
