BRITISH Pop Art was the subject of the recent ArtsNational Coffs Coast talk by art historian Paul Chapman. A guide at The National Gallery in London, Chapman expertly navigated the audience through this avant-garde era of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it

THE Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary has welcomed the arrival of Little Blue Penguin couple, Biggie and Guinness. The two penguins were transferred from Sea Life Sunshine Coast Aquarium. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email

UNIVERSITY students hope calls to wipe HECS debt won't just be used as election sweeteners, as the Greens pledge to forgive all tertiary loans. The minor party on Monday unveiled a $74 billion proposal to wipe all student debt for university students, which it said would provide cost-of-living relief, but one

MEMBERS of The Friends of the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden have given the thumbs up on a project to renew signage. With a budget of up to $220,000 from the Foundation Fund, the upgrade will be implemented over the next two to three years. Advertise with News of The Area

THE Coffs Harbour Pink Ladies received high recognition at the United Hospital Auxiliaries Annual State Conference, which is now in its 91st year. They received the prestigious Honor Bell for the most money raised (gross) by a country auxiliary. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

BELLINGEN Shire Council has secured a renewable electricity supply agreement with Iberdrola Australia, extending through to the end of 2030. This agreement is part of a collaborative buyer’s group facilitating a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 13 regional councils in New South Wales. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

THE Kerry Hines Memorial Bowls Day will see the green carpet rolled out on Sunday 10 November at Sawtell Bowls Club. The annual event is a fundraiser for the CanDo Cancer Trust. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981

WOOLGOOLGA Rural Fire Brigade has notched up 75 years responding to bushfires, car accidents and general emergencies. Members, including the brigade’s founding captain Noel Bultitude OAM, were joined by surrounding brigades and other emergency services last Saturday to celebrate the anniversary. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

WOOLGOOLGA Swimming Club members are frustrated about the poor state of their local swimming pool, the cost of lane hire and the limited opening times. It has also been unheated since the heat pump rusted out in 2021. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

OAK Tree Retirement Village held its annual Spring Fashion Parade with all proceeds raised going to the Pink Silks Trust charity. A total of $2,621 was raised in a short few hours of fashion, fun and laughter, which has been presented to Tanya Johnson, the Chair and founder of Pink