IN RECOGNITION of his significant service to the community through bushfire governance, research and mentoring roles, Korora resident Dr Grahame Douglas has been named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division. “The recognition is both a shock and surprise as well as a culmination of years

ANTIQUES Roadshow fans are in for a treat when long term presenter Hilary Kay speaks in Coffs Harbour next week. An expert panellist, Ms Kay has been a regular face on the iconic British TV show for 45 years. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for

ROTARY Youth Exchange student Madeleine ‘Maddy’ Hardaker flew off on a great adventure to hosts in France on Sunday 21 January. Maddy, from Korora, was selected by Rotary’s District 9660 committee and is one of sixteen students going overseas for the organisation’s 2024 Youth Exchange program. Advertise with News of The

FILLING the “very big shoes” left by outgoing President Liz Jamison, the new leaders of the Coffs Harbour Music Society are promising an outstanding program of world class concerts for local audiences in 2024. Dr Leigh Summers is the Music Society’s newly elected President, while her husband, Robert Smallwood, takes

RESIDENTS at The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living in Coffs Harbour are participating in a partnership between FOODiQ Global and Australian Mushrooms in a first-time research study focussing on enhancing vitamin D and overall nutrient intake among seniors. The study will investigate the feasibility of adding vitamin D-rich mushrooms to the

GRANT funding applications for the second round of Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program are now open. Construction continues to be one of the most male-dominated industries in Australia, with twelve percent representation of women across the sector and only two percent in trade roles. Advertise with News of The Area

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2024 City of Coffs Harbour Australia Day Awards nominees. Below is a summary of the nominations in each category. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au Citizen of the Year:

THE CHROME Bumper Show and Shine made its debut at C.ex Woolgoolga on Sunday 21 January, bringing to life the dream of founder Darren Bromell, President of the Mid North Coast Hot Rod Club. The steamingly humid day brought 120 hot rod vehicles to Woolgoolga, with visitor attendance well into the

COFFS Harbour was one of Marine Rescue NSW’s locations of highest demand on the Mid North Coast in 2023. Last year, 390 search and rescue missions including 213 emergency responses were completed across the nine Mid North Coast units, with 907 people safely returned to shore. Advertise with News of

TWELVE sustainability workshops will take place at the Coffs Regional Community Gardens Association (CRCGA) Combine Street Community Garden thanks to grant funding from the City of Coffs Harbour. Funding was made available through the City’s Environmental Levy Grant. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message