INCUMBENTS, new candidates, election officials and media gathered to witness the official ballot draw for the upcoming Coffs Council election. Last week’s draw determined the position of candidates on the ballot paper on which electors will mark their preferences. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

BELLINGEN’s The Belfry Guesthouse has won gold at the North Coast Tourism Awards in the Outstanding Accommodation Experience category. “[This] was an incredible achievement for our guesthouse as we were up against some strong competition between Byron and Hawks Nest,” Belfry manager Rowan Simon told News Of The Area. Advertise with News

TWO Melbourne comedians who have worked together for over 30 years performed to a very happy Coffs audience at the Jetty Theatre. “We are so well looked after at this theatre,” Brad Oakes told the News Of The Area. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

PAUL Amos has officially announced his candidacy for a second term as Coffs Harbour’s mayor, launching the ‘Moose for Mayor’ campaign on Sunday at the Harbourside Markets. Mr Amos is supported by a host of familiar faces on the campaign trail, with incumbent councillors Scott Wolgamot, Julie Sechi and Sally

COFFS Coast Wildlife Sanctuary manager Tiga Cross has been named Outstanding Young Tourism Business Leader at the North Coast Tourism Awards. “[This win] not only highlights the direction we're heading in but also solidifies our reputation as a leading force in wildlife conservation and eco-tourism on the North Coast and beyond,”

COFFS Harbour Daybreak Rotary Club has launched Rymarine 2024, a program offering a unique four-day marine experience for young people in and around Coffs Harbour. “The participants, usually fifteen to sixteen years of age, are given an opportunity to learn more about marine science at the National Marine Science Centre in

DENIS Gleeson has been elected President of the Rotary Club of Sawtell for a fourth consecutive year. His continued leadership was celebrated at the club’s 49th Annual Changeover Dinner in July. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981

THERE has been a mixed response to private ATM’s filling the gap left by the withdrawal of major banks from the region. President of the Sawtell Chamber of Commerce Clive Greenway said there is a need to “keep cash going” but he is disappointed that it now comes at a cost. Advertise