AS WORK on the Coffs Harbour bypass hits full speed, the community is being invited to provide feedback on the project’s draft Place Design and Landscape plan. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the plan described the urban, architectural and landscape design proposals for the completed joint Australian and NSW government-funded

FIFTIETH birthday celebrations for 104.1 CHYFM began with a bang on Friday 1 December at Woopi Brewery, promising to carry on for the full year ahead. “The night was filled with fun, music, movies, and delicious treats, including OMG Decadent Donuts, which were given to the first 50 guests through

JOINING the annual international 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence, the Coffs Coast Committee Against Domestic and Family Violence (CCCADFV) participated in two awareness opportunities last week. On Tuesday 28 November evening, committee members gathered with banners at the Big Banana and watched as the iconic banana was

ESSENTIAL Energy crews recently commenced significant electricity maintenance work across Sandy Beach ahead of the peak summer period. With hotter temperatures predicted in the coming months, the electricity network can be placed under pressure as people try to stay cool. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

THE City of Coffs Harbour last week hosted its prestigious annual Local Government IT conference, showcasing solutions and ideas specifically for councils. LGIT23 brought together 134 delegates from NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and Queensland at Opal Cove Resort. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone

COFFS Harbour’s tourism has again been recognised at the 2023 NSW Tourism Awards, with gold going to the Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience in the ‘Excellence In Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experience’ category for the second time. Now in its 33rd year, the NSW Tourism Awards celebrate business excellence, acknowledge

THE People’s Choice winner of the STILL: National Still Life Award 2023 is Adelaide-based artist Clare Belfrage, receiving a $3,000 prize for her piece, ‘Soaking Warmth’. With Clare’s win announced by the City of Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 28 November, the artist told News Of The Area, “There’s something pretty

THE Saraton Theatre in Grafton will proudly bear a Blue Plaque recognising the achievement of the founders of the theatre, Ioannis (Jack) and Antonios (Tony) Notaras. One of fourteen new Blue Plaque recipients across NSW, the program highlights significant people and events which have contributed to the rich history of

OUTSTANDING Coffs/Clarence Police District personnel were recognised for their service at an annual commendation awards ceremony on Wednesday 15 November at C.ex Coffs Harbour. “The purpose of the awards is to recognise outstanding service, good conduct, meritorious actions and long service,” Coffs/Clarence PD Commander, Superintendent Joanne Schultz, told News Of The

FOR those needing somewhere to go when seeking support and connection this festive season, the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre’s (CHNC) doors are open. “The Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre is the place to go when you don’t know where to go in the lead-up to Christmas,” CHNC Coordinator Anna Joy told