‘WINTER riveryouthfest’ hits the banks of the Bellinger River next Saturday, with tree planting a key element of the youth-focused festival. The festival, held during National Science Week, forms part of a broader three-year tree planting program orchestrated by OzGREEN, a Bellingen-based community organisation with a focus on sustainability. Advertise

COUNCILLOR Jonathan Cassell will contest the upcoming Mayoral election for the Greens, stating his desire to “future proof” Coffs Harbour against social and environmental challenges. “I’m standing for Mayor to champion a clean and green future-proofed Coffs Harbour,” Mr Cassell told NOTA. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

THE Big Banana will glow red on August 19 to highlight Equal Pay Day. The date for Equal Pay Day varies each year, because it marks how many days into the new financial year Australian women must work to earn the same, on average, as men did the previous year. Advertise with

CITY of Coffs Harbour Council has approved five projects to share in $150,000 from the 2024/25 Community Infrastructure Renewal Grants Program. The program is open to not-for-profit organisations proposing improvement works on City-owned or managed land. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message