THIS Christmas Sawtell will again hear the sounds of a traditional Christmas as many well-loved carols are sung on Wednesday 20 December 2023. This is the 17th year of the Sawtell Uniting Church Carols by Candlelight, a well supported community event that marks the week leading up to Christmas. Advertise with News

THE Nana Glen Lizards successfully chased down a formidable target of 189 runs to emerge victorious against the Northern Districts Rebels with a final score of 192 for 7 wickets after 36.4 overs in the Coffs Harbour District First Grade competition. Nana Glen Vice Captain Matt Giri played a pivotal

THE Pokémon craze is alive and well in Sawtell and surrounds thanks to the formation of a club created by Matt Tobin, a year 4 teacher at William Bayldon Public School. The Sawtell Pokémon Club is an evolution of weekly morning sessions Matt held at the school to encourage reading

‘GARDEN of Life’ is an upcoming ceramic and painting exhibition at Sawtell Art Gallery (SAG), opening at 6pm on Saturday 18 November. This exhibition is billed as a tribute to women in the arts from around the world, celebrating spirit, colour, art and culture. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

THE ORARA Valley Community Hub Action Plan was officially introduced to the public at the Glenreagh markets on Saturday 4 November. The Action Plan represents the culmination of a six-month process involving engagement and consultation with the Orara Valley community to identify their needs. Advertise with News of The Area today.

THE first of its kind to be held in Coffs Harbour, Saturday’s International Food and Dance Festival well and truly lived up to the hype. With a theme of ‘A bright light in a worried world’, 240 locals and their children filled the Cavanbah Hall on Saturday 11 November to

A FABULOUS Melbourne Cup lunch in support of Legacy took place at the delightful, ocean-view Rattle Restaurant, Emerald Beach on cup day. A splendid gathering of smartly turned-out Coffs Coast folks were treated to a gourmet Rattle platter menu, including delicious seafood and drinks, sophisticated musical entertainment by River Williams and

CHEERS of “Hear! Hear!” emanated out from those gathered at the annual Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare Awards last week, with many dedicated volunteers recognised for their multi-layered work for various Landcare groups. Almost 80 members and visitors attended the presentation at the North Coast Botanic Garden in Coffs Harbour on Thursday

TWO photographers from Coffs Harbour have been named as finalists in the Your Health Link National Photographic Competition. More than 900 entries from across Australia have been narrowed down to a strong field of finalists across four categories: high school, primary, mobile and open. Advertise with News of The Area today.

THE Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB) is back for its fourth year, with the local region gearing up to make the most of this citizen science flora, fauna, fish and fungi data recording project. The goal is to encourage awareness and engagement amongst individuals, groups and government in our environment. Advertise with News