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
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Council puts Bunker Gallery grant on hold
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
Community to ‘continue the fight’ against foreshore development plans
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
Senior services explored at Bello Memorial Hall
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
$1million grant to bring upgrades for Park Avenue bus interchange
Deep-water diver to present free talk in Coffs Harbour
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
Industry shoots down calls to axe native logging
ENDING controversial native forest logging would boost manufacturing and jobs in Australia as well as protecting the environment, one of the nation's most influential economists argues. But the sector has hit back at claims native logging can be replaced, arguing the environmental impacts of the practice are overstated. Advertise with News of
Coffs Harbour 2025 Australia Day Award Winners
FOUR local legends were honoured at the 2025 Australia Day Awards celebrated at a special ceremony at C.ex Coffs. City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams announced the winners, recognising the work of Phil McMullen, Nathan Armstrong, Barry Powells and Scott Cordwell whose passion, dedication, and selflessness have had
Grant means go-ahead for Urunga CBD upgrades
BELLINGEN Shire Council has been awarded a grant of over $5.2 million, which will fund transformative infrastructure upgrades to Urunga’s central business district (CBD). The $5,264,456 grant is part of the Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program (Round 2), and will enable fulfilment of council’s project for Advancing Economic Growth and Community
