A WELL-TIMED donation from Sawtell Uniting Church to the Boambee Rural Fire Service (RFS) is set to complete upgrades and an extension to the fire station’s depot. The donation of $1,814.45 was given by the church in gratitude for the local RFS’ assistance at the Sawtell Carols by Candlelight event on

THE 121-year-old Bellinger River Hospital needs you to get your glam on for its fundraiser bash in March. To be held on Saturday 16 March from 5-10pm at the Cedar Bar & Kitchen, the fundraiser will generate essential funds for key hospital equipment. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

COFFS Coast horsewoman Beck Beverly is harnessing the healing power of horses to improve lives. Kitchi Kai Support Horses, based in Coramba, specialises in providing exceptional support and companionship through the use of miniature horses. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.

AN outpouring of deep affection and memories were shared by the Lowanna and Ulong village communities at the funeral of Eric Manko. Aged 94, Eric passed at 11:30pm on December 31, 2023. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981

THE JALIIGIRR Biodiversity Alliance and partners have taken advantage of recent wet weather by further consolidating plantings for Grey Headed Flying Foxes. Enrichment plantings have occurred at several key locations along the Coffs Coast and hinterland by Bellingen Landcare, Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare, Coffs Harbour and District Aboriginal Land Council,

WITH just over a week to go until one of the most anticipated events on the Coffs Coast entertainment calendar, organisers are gearing up for a hectic final eight days. On Saturday January 27, music legends Brian Cadd, Russell Morris and Glenn Shorrock will come together for a night to remember

NEWCASTLE Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars returns to Coffs Harbour Showground on Saturday 20 January with the children’s film ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ (PG, 2022). The popular community event will again be free, and lots of fun is to be had with live music and children’s activities before the film

THE BUSTLING ecosystem of bugs, birds and beasties which exists at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour is being brought to the attention of visitors. The entrance to the Garden now offers an ‘Alive with Diversity’ photo display of the animals inhabiting the site, as well free information

TWO forestry contractors have been found guilty of assaulting two men in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest on 25 June 2020 by Coffs Harbour Local Court. Mark Graham and Andre Johnston, who were assaulted on a public road in the State Forest north of Dorrigo, have been seeking justice for

THE COFFS Coast Ocean Swims have been scheduled to take place on Sunday 7 April at the Jetty in Coffs Harbour. “In setting the date there were a number of things to consider,” Race Director Kerry Bayliss from Sawtell Surf Lifesaving Club told News Of The Area. Advertise with News of