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 […]
A massive donation for Can Do Cancer Trust.
THE annual Rainforest Rattler 2026 dinner has raised over $11,500 for the Can Do Cancer Trust. While more than 5,000 passengers rode the historic train during January, a group of 96 guests enjoyed the fundraising Dinner Train experience. The Rainforest Rattler, operated by the Rail Motor Society, is a heritage rail experience showcasing the beauty […]
Even if parked in the shade with the windows partially down, dogs can die in a car in less than six minutes. Photo: GabesDotPhotos/Pexels.
DOG owners tempted to leave their pet in the car when they run to the shops, will soon risk tougher penalties. The State Government is delivering on its election promise to review the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (POCTAA), flagging heavier fines and longer jail sentences. Minister for Agriculture, Regional and Western NSW, […]
Lighting up. Neil McAlpine celebrates 49 years long service. Neil McAlpine still loves going to work every day. FORTY-NINE candles were lit on Neil McAlpine’s long service celebration cake, almost proving too much for the red velvet decoration to handle. With a small fire quickly averted and the cake adjusted, the candles were relit and […]
90-year-old twins, Colin and Brian.
NINETY years of shared history came together in one place when twin brothers Brian and Colin celebrated their milestone birthdays side by side at Coffs Haven Residential Care Service. Now living under the same roof once more, the twins spend their days overlooking the Boambee Valley, moving easily between the outdoors and the warmth of […]
A WORLD-FIRST study by Charles Sturt University (CSU) has identified an ecosystem of parasites inside great white sharks. The global study by researchers in CSU’s School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, and the Gulbali Institute for Agriculture Water and Environment, found evidence of at least 116 parasites inside the apex predator. Professor in Veterinary […]
Bowra Street, an identified priority area, is to be included in the design stages.
BELLINGEN Shire Council has awarded the design tender for the Urunga CBD Upgrade to RPS AAP Consulting. The project is designed to deliver significant improvements to the town’s central business district, creating a more vibrant and welcoming space for residents, businesses, and visitors. It will also ensure the CBD is easier to navigate for wheelchair […]
CITY of Coffs Harbour Councillor Paul Amos is requesting council support to improve traffic safety and flow into and out of the new Moonee North residential area. The fast-growing area has one access point in and out, at the roundabout on Moonee Beach Road. There are two informal access points onto the Pacific Highway, which […]
Boambee Creek Reserve is in need of maintenance.
THE state of Boambee Creek Reserve, as well as its management, will be up for discussion at the City of Coffs Harbour Council’s first ordinary meeting of 2026 on Thursday 29 January. Cr Paul Amos has put forward a Notice of Motion asking that a report be prepared for councillors canvassing options to alter the […]
Winners Debbie and Mark Baxter, and Donna and Scott Gaddes.
Winners Debbie and Mark Baxter, and Donna and Scott Gaddes. Best Fancy Dress winners, the Pink Watermelons: James Weimer, Jack Ireland, Sam Welsh and Tannah Bradshaw. The Crayons, Hudson Garzoli, Kade Scarth, and Barney and Kai Garzoli. THE Stig Family Charity Day golf event on Sunday 4 January, attracted a record 245 supporters to the […]
