IN commemoration of World AIDS Day on Sunday 1 December, Rainbow Coffs Harbour and ACON groups are getting together at the Big Banana as it turns red. Rainbow Coffs Harbour is a social and supportive LGBTQIA+ group, with over 1000 members within the Coffs Harbour area and surrounds. Advertise with News

WESLEY Community Services Ltd has received a $23,500 grant in the latest round of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Strengthening Rural Communities program Wesley’s successful application sought support to run five “Building Resilience” workshops as part of its LifeForce program. These will deliver evidence-based suicide prevention and mental health

BONVILLE-Boambee VIEW Club is calling on the community to embrace the festive season spirit of giving by helping to raise funds for The Smith Family’s Christmas Appeal. The money will ensure thousands of students experiencing disadvantage can be supported in their education in 2025. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

THE Dorrigo branch of the United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) has celebrated a busy year of fundraising for the local hospital. In 2024, the hardworking volunteers donated $20,000 worth of medical equipment to the Dorrigo Multi-Purpose Service (MPS), including four Invisa beams, two hi-low beds, a Sara Stedy sit-to-stand aid, and a

WHEN Dorrigo vet Chris Shirley and his daughter Cara both sustained injuries from attending farm calls that turned out to be in unsafe circumstances, it sowed the seed for a community Farm Safety Awareness event. From his hospital bed, Chris posted a message on Facebook. Advertise with News of The Area

THE new footbridge over Boambee Creek has opened to the public in time for the summer holiday season. The footbridge links Sawtell to the southern end of Boambee Beach, but the old structure had reached the end of its serviceable life so a replacement project was begun earlier this year.

THE donation of an innovative piece of equipment is set to revolutionise breast cancer surgery at Coffs Harbour Hospital. Acquiring the Magseed Localiser was made possible by a remarkable $94,000 donation from Coffs Harbour’s Pink Silks Perpetual Trust. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

AN exhibition of work from TAFE photography students opens next Wednesday, 27 November. Called “PICS”, the end-of-year showcase features work by the Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging class at Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC). Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone

THE native stingless beehive installed at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary almost a year ago reached a significant milestone last week. Maintained by the Coffs Harbour branch of the Australian Native Bee Association (ANBA), the beehive was home to a healthy population of Tetragonula carbonaria bees, but had reached capacity. Advertise with News

THE upcoming Made with Love Christmas market will have special meaning this year for organiser Alison Paul. And not only because it supports local cancer patients by raising thousands of dollars for the CanDo Cancer Trust. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone