COFFS Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) has announced the dates of its annual Showground Gallery Art Prize. The long-standing exhibition runs from Saturday 3 May to Wednesday 11 June, with entries from local and member artists now open until Friday 18 April. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
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New record set for rowing The Tasman
Another tunnel breakthrough on Coffs bypass
Drone vision shows logging in Great Koala National Park
CONSERVATIONISTS are concerned that the public is not completely aware of the type and scale of forestry operations in the proposed Great Koala National Park (GKNP). They have shared a new drone video of logging in Sheas Nob State Forest, inland from Coffs Harbour, to highlight the damage being done. Advertise with
Cowper candidates outline childcare policies at families forum
FOUR of the candidates for Cowper in the Federal Election on 3 May, have discussed their positions on childcare at a forum in Nambucca Heads. Held last Saturday at the town’s Community and Arts Centre, the event was organised by not-for-profit lobby group “The Parenthood”, which represents the interests of more
Edward Barns offers solo exhibition after Bundanoon retreat
FOLLOWING a successful and creatively inspiring artist residency at Bundanon in 2024, Nambucca Valley artist Edward Barns is launching his own solo exhibition at the Phoenix Gallery in Bowraville. A creative showcase 20 years in the making, and the culmination of Barns’ artistic career so far, the exhibition is
Stricter rules for E-bikes take small businesses by surprise
SMALL business owner Steve Kimber is surprised at the lack of information he received before the State Government recently introduced tighter rules on the selling and hire of e-bikes. Mr Kimber originally contacted NOTA concerned that he was being asked to jump through “bureaucratic hoops” to operate the e-bike hire
Ongoing support required for Valla Beach defib project
COMMUNITY fundraising is underway to support the Valla Beach Community Defibrillator Project. The Valla Beach Community Defibrillator Project was established in 2022 as an offshoot of the Valla Beach Community Resilience Team, with an aim to install two 24-hour accessible automatic external defibrillators (AED) in the community at a cost of
Marine Rescue urges boaters to stay vigilant
WITH just over a month left in the boating season, Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell has issued a strong reminder for boaters to stay cautious, as preventable mechanical issues accounted for the majority of call-outs in February. Statistics from last month reveal that engine, battery and fuel-related problems were responsible
Album review: ‘Slipping Stones’ by Ali C
ON a somewhat soggy Saturday night a loving congregation assembled at the Music Station on Princess Street, Macksville to see and hear Nambucca Valley-based singer/songwriter Ali C deliver her new album, “Slipping Stones”. Although live performances are never able to replicate the polish of a quality studio product, Ali C and