THE world’s fastest bird, the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), paid a flying visit to the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour, then returned to have something to eat. Though found across Australia, the Peregrine Falcon is not particularly common and is rarely seen, which is why a visitor to

AT noon last Saturday (6 April) “Nikki” the three-finned green sea turtle was released into the ocean off North Wall in Coffs Harbour. It had been brought back to health at the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary (CCWS) after a near fatal entanglement 18 months ago. Advertise with News of The Area today.

FEDERAL Member for Page Kevin Hogan has promised funding for a reserve at Woolgoolga Beach and a Korora-based football club if the Coalition is elected at the Federal Election. On Sunday, Mr Hogan announced that a Coalition government will commit $1.5 million towards the next stage of the Woolgoolga Beach

ARTSNATIONAL Coffs Coast opened its 2025 season of talks with two diverse topics. In February, Dr Elizabeth Ann Macgregor AO OBE, gave a captivating talk titled “From Pariah to Popular, How the MCA Australia became the most visited Museum of Contemporary Art in the world”. Advertise with News of The Area today.

MICHAEL Rodrigues wants more people to get out and about at night time. The NSW 24-Hour Economy Commissioner’s role is to invigorate night-time activity across NSW and boost local businesses. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981

THE 39th Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race 2025 takes place this weekend, 11-13 April, setting out from Barrenjoey Headlands in Broken Bay on Friday at 1pm. Sailors head north for 226 nautical miles, arriving at Coffs Harbour Yacht Club (CHYC) on Sunday where a presentation takes place in the afternoon. Advertise

WOOLGOOLGA Red Cross Branch members and volunteers rallied throughout March to fundraise and celebrate the humanitarian work of the organisation. The extreme weather event during March also saw volunteers of the Emergency Service, under Team Leader Judy Jackson, involved in supporting those affected in the recent floods by working in

TOASTMASTERS club members in Coffs Harbour have won the top places in the speech contest recently hosted by the Oxley Division in Taree. Competing in the Humorous Speech category, Jetty Speakers Toastmaster Club President Susan Hereford-Ashley, won first place, with Coffs Harbour Toastmasters Club member Fran Kerkhoff placing second. Advertise with News

THE Rotary Club of Sawtell saluted five decades of service with a celebratory dinner, where members past and present were joined by friends and the wider community. The milestone event went ahead despite the inclement weather. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.