WITH four months to go before winging their way from the heart of Australia’s Red Centre to WA in the 12th Outback Air Race, the number of teams taking part is a full house of 45. A major fundraiser for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), the teams are now working

THE recent bad weather caused by Cyclone Alfred saw the Coffs Harbour community step up with care and compassion for its most vulnerable residents - those experiencing homelessness. While the city ultimately escaped major damage, numerous individuals and community groups expressed concern that not enough was being done to ensure the

TUNNELLING teams working on the Coffs Harbour bypass have hit another major milestone after “breaking through” on what will be the second largest of three tunnels being built for the project. The breakthrough at Shephards Lane means people can pass from one side of the 320m tunnel to the other and

PREPARATIONS for the Easter Celebration Community Project in Woolgoolga are now underway with craft workshops bustling with activity. Artist Fiona Bennell of Woolgoolga Community Creations told News Of The Area that the response to the project to create public artworks had been overwhelmingly positive. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

TRANSPORT for NSW (TfNSW) and Bellingen Shire Council are partnering to deliver vital road and drainage improvements in Bellingen’s town centre. This coordinated project will enhance road conditions, improve drainage infrastructure, and boost pedestrian safety. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone

WHAT might have been a straightforward grant of $60,000 to the Bunker Cartoon Gallery has been delayed because five City of Coffs Harbour councillors received electoral funding from a gallery board member. While this sounds contentious, the councillors all declared the conflict of interest and recused themselves from voting on the

MORE than 400 community members gathered to demonstrate their continuing opposition to the State Government’s Jetty Foreshore revitalisation plan on Saturday, 22 February. In attendance were City of Coffs Harbour councillors Paul Amos, Tony Judge and Jonathan Cassell, and representatives from the Garlambirla Guyuu Girrwaa Elders. Advertise with News

A SENIORS Services Expo and facility tour will be held at the Bellingen Memorial Hall on Thursday, 6 March. This event will provide attendees a unique opportunity to explore the venue’s enhanced facilities, enjoy a complimentary morning tea and connect with local services. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth

A KEY Coffs Harbour CBD public transport hub is set to be enhanced after the City of Coffs Harbour (City) received a $1 million NSW Government grant. The Park Avenue bus interchange will be “beautified and made more user-friendly for the community”, Council says, through a Transport for NSW

ACCLAIMED deep-water diver and photographer Dr Mark Spencer will present a free talk at the National Marine Science Centre on 6 March. The presentation, titled “Ocean of Self - Forty Years of Ocean Exploration”, will run from 6-8pm with no booking required. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth