OAM recognition for Mercers for services to horse racing Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 JANICE Mercer has been presented with her Order of Australia Medal by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley during a presentation ceremony at Government House, Sydney. Janice and her late husband Merv were recognised in the King's Birthday 2024 Honours and Awards for service to thoroughbred racing on the Mid North Coast. Advertise with
Koala rescues ramp up as weather warms Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2024 A COFFS COAST koala recently had a lucky midnight escape after navigating a busy intersection on Mastracolas Rd, just off the Pacific Highway near Park Beach Plaza. Nicknamed Caramello by those on the ground, the adult male had to be carefully recovered with the combined efforts of both WIRES and the
Coffs Karenni community celebrates Deeku festival Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2024 ALMOST the entire Karenni community of Coffs Harbour gathered at the Cavanbah Hall on Saturday, 21 September, to celebrate the Deeku festival. This long-standing tradition celebrates the story of how different tribes in the Karenni State united to revolt against their persecutors in Burma (now Myanmar). Advertise with News of
Local health staff finalists in 2024 NSW Health Awards Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2024 TWO programs driven by staff at Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) have been named finalists for the 2024 NSW Health Awards. Now in their 26th year, the awards acknowledge the personalised, sustainable, and digitally enabled programs that contribute to the wellbeing of patients and the community. Advertise with News of
Keeping dogs away from endangered species nests Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2024 SAWTELLIANS are urged to be vigilant when walking with or where there are dogs, to protect nesting endangered and threatened shorebirds. There are currently a number of Pied and Sooty Oyster Catcher pairs nesting on eggs at “Southies” on the Bongil sand spit. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's
Surfers complete daring rescue at Dammerel Headland Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2024 AN incident at Dammerel Headland, Emerald Beach on Sunday, 22 September has provided a stark reminder of the paramount importance of water safety. Two teenagers were rock jumping off the cliff at a popular fishing spot known as the ‘Jew-Hole’ when one got into considerable difficulty, having been washed up
Clear view of comet over Coffs Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2024 A CLEAR early morning on Tuesday provided incredible views of Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) as it passed over Coffs Harbour. Local photographer Steve Young captured images of the comet around 4.30am from the lookout above the Marine Rescue building. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your
Letter to the Editor: The future of the Kalang Valley Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2024 DEAR News Of The Area, AS children growing up in the Kalang Valley in the ‘70s my siblings and I witnessed first hand the devastating impact of excessive logging upon the river. Following the intensive bulldozer logging of the ‘60s and early ‘70s we had huge floods in 1975 and
Letter to the Editor: Power of the preferential voting system Opinion Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2024 DEAR News Of The Area, THE results for the Mayoral election in Nambucca Valley have been finalised and the results are worth examining. At the end of the distribution of preferences Gary Lee was elected with 54.12 percent of the valid votes. The first thing to note is that 18.3 percent of
Phoenix celebrates creativity of young people Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 THE Nambucca Valley Phoenix Gallery in Bowraville is set to showcase the talents of local youth in its upcoming exhibition, “Out of This World,” running from 1-18 October. The exhibition officially opens at 11 am on 5 October. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.
