URGING City of Coffs Harbour (CoCH) to reinstate Harmony Day was the first initiative taken by members of the Coffs Coast Multicultural Society (CCMS) at their inaugural meeting on Wednesday 31 January 2024. The newly formed group consists of 28 representatives, most of whom received their Australian citizenship in Coffs Harbour,

ON Sunday 18 February at 2pm at an outdoor service on the grounds of Gleniffer Church, the Uniting Church Mid North Coast Presbytery will induct Reverend Dr Jason John into the unique role of ‘Forest Chaplain’. Although Jason has performed the role since November last year, next Sunday will provide

“WHERE are our pathways?” This is the question on the lips of residents who live in and around Beryl Street, Mackays Road and Frances Street in Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us

NEW research commissioned locally about Aussie workers’ holiday and relaxation habits has led to the formation of a new campaign aimed at increasing visitation to the region. The survey, commissioned by Coffs Harbour Airport in partnership with City of Coffs Harbour, explored how Aussies are spending their time off work

NATIONALS MP Paul Toole has called on State and Federal Governments to provide major safety upgrades to railway crossings across NSW, with affected Coffs Coast locals echoing his concerns. On Friday 2 February, the Federal Government released the National Level Crossing Safety Strategy 2023–2032. Advertise with News of The Area today.

BELLINGEN Shire's 2024 Community Awards unfolded in a community ceremony at the Bellingen Memorial Hall on Thursday 25 January. The evening began with a Welcome to Country from Gumbaynggirr Elder Michael ‘Micklo’ Jarrett and an official Citizenship Ceremony hosted by Bellingen Mayor Cr Steve Allan, followed by the Community Awards

HAVING grown up in the Blue Mountains and witnessed the devastation of burning bush, Keith Driver has taken fires seriously from a young age. “As a kid I saw fires on ridges, places where there were houses one day and not there the next day,” Keith told News Of The Area. Advertise

JOYCE Marshall, now a resident in Nana Glen, has been teaching the art of bobbin lace making for almost 50 years. In honour of this work, Joyce has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division, for service to the community through a range

ONE has made a difference in the journey of cancer patients, another broken ground for hockey while a third is a community champion in the Coffs Harbour hinterland. All were crowned Australia Day Award winners by the City of Coffs Harbour at Yarrila Place this evening. Advertise with News of

THE St John Paul College Theatre is the venue for the launch of the Coffs Harbour Music Society’s exciting concert programme for 2024. The new venue has wonderful acoustics, raked seating, an intimate ambience, plenty of easy parking and flat access. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it