A FREE jazz concert at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden on Sunday 25 March, will kick off the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra’s 2025 concert season. Orchestra members are happy to be back making music together at their weekly rehearsals, conductor Tim Egan told News Of The Area. Advertise with News
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Keeping funds local: Pink Silks supports CanDo Cancer Trust
THE local CanDo Cancer Trust is the latest recipient of the Pink Silks Trust’s generosity, receiving a donation of $8000 from its Pink Silks Ladies Race Day. In keeping with Tanya Johnson’s founding principle of supporting the local community, the funds will go directly towards assisting patients and families at
Bellinger River Agricultural Society mentoring the next generation of community leaders
THE Bellinger River Agricultural Society is looking to ensure its continued success by inviting enthusiastic individuals to step into key leadership roles. The historic institution’s key event is the Bellingen Show, which began in 1881. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone
Consumer confidence surges on back of interest rate cut
THE Reserve Bank's first rate cut since 2020 has delivered a welcome boost to the economic outlook, but Australian consumers are still more pessimistic than optimistic. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer confidence survey posted a strong four per cent gain in March, up to a three-year high of 95.9. Advertise with News of
Jacinta Price’s Kempsey pub visit called off after protest by local Elders
A “POLLIES in the Pub” event in Kempsey featuring controversial Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was cancelled just as it was about to begin on Wednesday, 12 March, following a protest by members of the Dunghutti community. National Party Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan had organised Senator Price’s visit to the West
Murder charges over four deaths in alleged chase crash
Ocean Parade development declared State Significant
A PROPOSAL for an 80-dwelling apartment complex at 69-73 Ocean Pd, Coffs Harbour has been declared a State Significant Development (SSD), potentially fast-tracking its delivery. It is proposed that all existing structures on the site, including the Ocean Park Motel and Holiday Apartments, would be demolished to make way for
Ritchies IGA Boambee takes out innovation award
Forestry Corporation fined $30,000 for logging breaches
FORESTRY Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) has been fined a total of $30,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for failing to protect critical habitat in Conglomerate State Forest near Coffs Harbour. The EPA alleges that FCNSW cut down two hollow-bearing trees in 2023 that were required to be retained, and
Community favourite Emerald Beach Fair planning its 20th anniversary
THE much-loved Emerald Beach Fair marks its 20th anniversary this year. The milestone has fuelled the enthusiasm of organisers who are planning for Saturday 7 June, to be an unforgettable day of live entertainment, market stalls, delicious local food, and fun. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for