The garden is the result of a year’s work.
Toormina Public School’s Food For Thought Garden. The garden is the result of a year’s work. TOORMINA Public School has officially opened its Food For Thought Garden, following a year-long collaborative effort involving students, local businesses, families, friends, and sponsors. Driven by the school’s P&C Project Co-creator Christey Ferreira, the garden came about after parents […]
Bonville Sawtell Lions Club members.
BONVILLE Sawtell Lions Club members marked a successful first half-year at their Christmas meeting, which included giving cash to local schools for end-of-year student awards. “We thank the City of Coffs Harbour Council for a Community Grant of $1650 which helped finance the presentations,” club spokesperson Ida Scolari told News Of The Area. “The eight […]
CEO Australian HR Institute Sarah McCann-Bartlett with People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, who accepted the awards.
CEO Australian HR Institute Sarah McCann-Bartlett with People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, who accepted the awards. NVC Group People Support Manager Wilson Loyo, signing up new entrants ready to kick start their career. NVC Group, a local not-for-profit organisation, was honoured at the National Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards held in Melbourne on Friday 5 […]
St George Regional General Manager Jason Russell with Shannon Grant, Amarni and the Happy Dragon mascot. St George Regional General Manager Jason Russell with Shannon Grant, Amarni and the Happy Dragon mascot. Amarni flies on Little Wings’ 500th mission. Amarni flies on Little Wings’ 500th mission. LITTLE Wings, supported by St. George Bank, celebrated its […]
Narranga Public School Community Hub sewing group at MakeSpace at Yarrila Place
Narranga Public School Community Hub sewing group at MakeSpace at Yarrila Place The library book bags made by the Community Hub sewing group members. ATTENDEES of the Monday sewing group at Narranga Public School Community Hub had a wonderful 2025. Held in the MakeSpace studio at Yarrila Place, the group comprises mostly Yazidi ladies from […]
Past and present Marine Rescue Woolgoolga volunteers.
Past and present Marine Rescue Woolgoolga volunteers. Past and current presidents (L to R) Kevin Johnson, John Murray, Taylor Marshall and Mitch Harvey. Marine Rescue Woolgoolga’s all-female executive: (L to R) Susan Nielsen-Robson, Taylor Marshall, Lisa Mobbs, Cherrill Powell and Dolly Clarke. VRA Marine Rescue’s John Murray and Jim Woodhill in 2007. The VRA’s rescue […]
ASHTON Angus, a Year 11 student at Coffs Harbour Senior College, has been named the winner of the Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year competition. The competition is designed to foster leadership, community contribution, and public speaking skills in high school students. Ashton’s success followed a rigorous judging process, beginning with a formal interview […]
Toormina High School Principal Paul Humphrey, Rotary Club of Sawtell Youth Director Alan Freedman, exchange student Saskia Iredale and Pat Conaghan MP.
THE Rotary Club of Sawtell’s Youth Exchange Program has farewelled Toormina High School student Saskia Iredale, who leaves for Denmark in early January. Saskia attended a special dinner on 8 December at the Sawtell RSL Club where she proudly wore her Rotary Youth Exchange blazer. “At a special gathering… our club’s latest outbound exchange student, […]
Enjoying the free sausage sizzle.
ONE26Bends at the Mountain Christmas Carols. Father Christmas with Steve and Carol Cleary, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh, City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams and Katie Sibio. The children of Eastern Dorrigo. Enjoying the free sausage sizzle. THE Eastern Dorrigo Hall Committee hosted the annual Mountain Christmas Carols at the Ulong Community Hall, […]
IN a statement from the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA), members have expressed their deepest sorrow to the entire Jewish community, following the horrific mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December. Extending heartfelt condolences to the families and friends who have lost loved ones, and the dozens of victims who remain in […]
