Coffs Coast trike tours take out tourism award Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2024 BRENT and Belinda Watson are still pinching themselves after winning Gold in the Tour and Transport Operator of the Year category at the North Coast Tourism Awards. The local operators of Coffs Harbour Trike and Private Tours, Brent and Belinda bought the business in 2021 as Covid hit. Advertise with News
Roll up, roll up, roll up: Circus action comes to Stuarts Point Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2024 EARLY Sunday morning, 11 August, a team of Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) volunteers were in a frenzy preparing for the village’s annual ‘Funday’ event. This year’s free event had a circus theme, serving as an early celebration of spring and community. Advertise with News of The Area
Macksville High’s ambassadorial alumni Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2024 AUSTRALIA’S Ambassador to the Republic of Palau, Richelle Turner is currently in the Nambucca Valley visiting her family on a two-week holiday, hoping to promote her island home to fellow Australians. A new direct weekly flight from Brisbane to Palau began in May and the former Macksville High student is making
Tama’s prized mullet to help kids with cancer Camden Haven by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2024 TAMA Kaa says his decision to go from a mullet to a half fade has turned out to be “great”. And that’s not just because he has less hair to wash and brush. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02)
Heart Of The Haven: Theo Hazelgrove Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2024 A STAUNCH advocate for the homeless over many decades, Theo Hazelgrove is this week’s Heart of the Haven. Theo grew up in Millfield, ten kilometres west of Cessnock, with his parents and two siblings. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us
Beach to Brother date change to extend holiday season Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2024 IF you were still thinking about entering this year’s Beach to Brother trail running event, you’re out of luck - although organisers may yet be convinced to open up more spots. The cut-off was reached last Monday and when another 50 spots were opened, they sold out in two days. Advertise with
Beach Bums take the plunge for Daffodil Day Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2024 A GROUP of friends from Port Macquarie and Camden Haven, affectionately known as the ‘Beach Bums’, took the plunge in the winter waters of Flynns Beach last Thursday to raise money for the Cancer Council. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone
Safety improvements praised at Whale Trail Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2024 WOOLGOOLGA’S long-awaited Whale Trail officially opened last Wednesday, with an 80-strong crowd of residents, council representatives and politicians in attendance at the town’s headland for the event. The 570-metre Whale Trail connects Woolgoolga Beach Reserve with the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk, and includes about 110 metres of boardwalk. Advertise with
Rural firefighters hone their skills in ‘real-life’ training Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2024 RURAL Fire Service (RFS) volunteers undertook a day of extensive pre-season training on Saturday 3 August. Codenamed ‘Exercise Burnt Banana’, the training was focused on replicating real-life situations. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email
Pete’s Place hosts homelessness awareness day as rough sleeper count rises Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 16, 2024 PETE’S Place has marked Homelessness Week with an open day at its premises in Coffs Harbour Community Village. In line with this year’s theme of “Homelessness Action Now”, the event raised awareness of the impacts of homelessness and the solutions needed to address the issue at a national, state and local