September 6, 2025
‘Volunteers make everything we do possible’, says Lifeline North Coast Lifeline North Coast volunteers.
Community, Regional

‘Volunteers make everything we do possible’, says Lifeline North Coast

Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. Lifeline North Coast volunteers. THIS National Volunteer Week, May 19-25, Lifeline North Coast is recognising the individual and collective contributions of all the volunteers who ensure that every Australian has access to hope and connection […]

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Tea Time with Breast Cancer Buddies Support Group
Community, Entertainment, Event

Tea Time with Breast Cancer Buddies Support Group

THE Breast Cancer Buddies Support Group in Coffs Harbour is hosting a “Tea, Treats and Togetherness” event at the Botanic Gardens, in support of Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser. Everyone is invited to this gathering on Wednesday, 21 May from 10am to 12pm, which will bring the community together to celebrate and support the […]

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Dads in Distress group restarted in Coffs Harbour
Community, Health, Regional

Dads in Distress group restarted in Coffs Harbour

THE Dads in Distress group is restarting in Coffs Harbour after a few years’ lapse. Founder Tony Miller OAM, is stepping back into the role of facilitator and holding weekly meetings every Tuesday night from 6pm-10pm in the Pioneer Cottage at Coffs Harbour Showground. Dads in Distress supports dads experiencing trauma through family breakdown and […]

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Sandy Beach DA quashed after considerable community opposition The community stands in opposition to development at the site.
Community

Sandy Beach DA quashed after considerable community opposition

A DECISION to reject plans for a 113-lot residential subdivision on the Hearnes Lake floodplain at Ti-Tree Road, Sandy Beach has been met with jubilation by the local community. On 29 April a five member Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP), including local councillors Cath Fowler and George Cecato, unanimously rejected a proposal lodged in October […]

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Donations help Nana Glen volunteers boost cardiac arrest response skills Barry Butler, Jodie Williams and Yvette James.
Community

Donations help Nana Glen volunteers boost cardiac arrest response skills

Nigel Locke handing over the training AED to CERT member Barry Butler. Barry Butler, Jodie Williams and Yvette James. Barry Butler and Jodie Williams demonstrating a cardiac arrest scenario. THE Nana Glen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which is part of the NSW Ambulance Volunteer Program, can boost their life saving skills thanks to the […]

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‘Find your place’ campaign encourages women to join the CWA
Community

‘Find your place’ campaign encourages women to join the CWA

Edwina Whitworth was recently awarded Lifetime membership after serving CWA for 50 years. Member of Oxley Michael Kemp recognising Edwina Whitworth’s 50 years of CWA membership. President of Woolgoolga CWA Trish Stabback. Kae Anforth, Raleigh Repton CWA branch. FRIENDSHIP, new challenges and advocacy are just a few of the factors that attract women to the […]

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Camera club celebrates 50 years of ‘Capturing Moments’ Moonlight Rainbow Lorikeet by Margherita Standing.
Community

Camera club celebrates 50 years of ‘Capturing Moments’

Dripping Hydrangeas by Annette Brauer. Moonlight Rainbow Lorikeet by Margherita Standing. Ghostly by Rick Switzer. Boambee Sunset by Sharron Sykes. THIS year marks the 50th anniversary of the C.ex Coffs Camera Club; a group that has captured countless moments and contributed richly to the visual history of the Coffs community. Founded in 1975 by a […]

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Local groups urge parents to ‘get real’ about extent of youth gambling The Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre is hosting the GambleAware parenting workshop later this month.
Community

Local groups urge parents to ‘get real’ about extent of youth gambling

COMMUNITY groups are sounding the alarm on a troubling rise in gambling among children and teens in the Coffs Harbour region, and they’re calling on parents to get informed – fast. The Gambling Harm Program at the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre, in partnership with GambleAware Mid and Northern NSW, is hosting a free workshop to […]

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Koala deaths spark fresh call for action The most recent koala death near Repton. Photo: Angela Wallace.
Community

Koala deaths spark fresh call for action

ANGELA Wallace is one of many people upset about the number of koalas being killed on local roads. News Of The Area has previously reported on the issue but Ms Wallace says little has been done to mitigate these deaths, with another koala recently killed near Repton. “Despite my agitating for action over the past […]

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Bellingen Shire Council backs first-of-its-kind affordable housing model Housing Matters Chair Kerry Pearse and Bellingen Mayor Cr Steve Allan.
Community

Bellingen Shire Council backs first-of-its-kind affordable housing model

BELLINGEN Shire Council is poised to make history, supporting what could become Australia’s first Community Land Trust (CLT). The CLT would offer shared home ownership for locals on moderate incomes. At its recent meeting, the Council unanimously passed a Mayoral Minute requesting a report on the legal and financial steps needed to transfer a parcel […]

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