INCUMBENT Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has been endorsed by the National Party to re-contest the seat in the 2025 Federal Election. Mr Hogan, who was first elected as Page MP in 2013, said he was “humbled” to receive the party’s endorsement. Advertise with News of The Area today.

MORE than thirteen years ago, Marion Crear and Loretta Williamson got together to share their love of all things creative. Their first meetings were held at their kitchen tables. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us

SPECIAL Disability Trusts (SDT) were the subject of a workshop held in early December at the Coffs Harbour Village. Marking International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), the session was arranged by Joanne Magill from PhysAbility NSW, an NDIS support provider. Advertise with News of The Area today.

UNDETERRED by superstitions around the date, Coffs Harbour Birder group spent the morning at the North Coast Botanic Garden seeking to see avian activity on Friday, 13 December. The local “birdos” always hold their end-of-year final bird outing and morning tea at the Garden and there were several very special sightings. Advertise

SING Australia’s Coffs Harbour group wrapped up its year on a high note, celebrating with a festive, fun-filled evening on 9 December. “Our final night of singing was full of holiday cheer, with carols and some members’ choice songs,” said Isabella, co-leader with Bev, Lexie, and Ros. Advertise with News of The

SEA turtles Fred and Basil have been returned to their ocean home at North Wall Beach in a heartwarming collaboration between the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary (CCWS) and the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour. This release marked a milestone in the partnership between CCWS and Rotary, with the rescue and

JAMES Minson’s “The Ego Taking the Ids for a Ride” has taken out the People’s Choice Award in the Coffs Coast Art Prize 2024. Coffs Harbour Arts Council Vice Chair Ann Leonard described James as a “master of his craft” with a “great sense of humour to go with it”. Advertise with

THE Coffs Harbour Justice of the Peace (JP) service achieved a new record for servicing the community in 2024. “Our team processed a new record of in excess of 18,000 documents during the year,” Coffs Harbour Branch NSW Justices Association spokesperson Mike Blewitt told News Of The Area. Advertise with News of

THE Dorrigo Support Centre welcomed the elderly and their carers to its Annual Seniors Christmas Luncheon at the Dorrigo Community Hall on Thursday, 15 December. The centre is a hub that provides services to seniors over 65 years of age and their carers. Advertise with News of The Area today.

SURPRISE kicked off the afternoon for the Ulong community’s Mountain Christmas Carols event on Sunday 15 December. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh and Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan both arrived at Ulong Community Hall unannounced and in a festive mood; ready to sing and celebrate with the mountain community. Advertise