COFFS Harbour’s Matilda Lugg has been named in the Sydney Sixers squad who start their Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) in Tasmania this week. Matilda donned the magenta shirt for the first time as she joined her teammates for intense training ahead of a hectic WBBL schedule which kicks off with

  WOMEN’S sport is booming across Australia, and the Coffs Harbour region is no exception. Here are the region's best women’s teams of 2021. Coffs Harbour Breakers: Had a fantastic season winning nine out of ten games on their way to claiming the AFL North Coast’s women’s minor premiership. Northern Beaches Blues: Were the

  SATURDAY’S stroke event, sponsored by Macksville's Betta Electrical, saw some of the best scores of the year. 20 of the 52 players equalled par 72 or better, suggesting either the course is playing easier or skills are improving. Max Ward, playing off a 15 handicap, parred the back nine to come in

  BILLIONAIRE property developer Phillip Dong Fang Lee and his wife Xiaobei Shi have had their assets frozen as the Australian Tax Office pursues them for more than $272 million. The Chinese-born developer has caused a stir in both the Myall Coast and Port Stephens’ communities in the past due to repeated

  DEAR News Of The Area, YOU may be aware that under the Morrison Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery (BSBR) program, grants ranging from $20,000 to $10 million are available for projects in local government areas which were disaster-declared for the 2019-20 bushfires. Community groups, businesses and councils can apply. From feedback received through

CROQUET is back on at the Myall Park Croquet Club. Following the release of restrictions on Saturday, 11 September for regional areas, the Croquet Club reopened its courts for a maximum of 20 members. As the lockdown lifts, life is returning to normal for those living on the Myall Coast. Tony Jones from

  TERRACE Central is spreading acts of kindness through support and care packages for disadvantaged members of the community. In a new initiative by the centre, care packages including basic staples, breakfast condiments, eggs, milk, tea and coffee, vegemite, milo and essential health items such as hand sanitiser, kitchen wipes, deodorant, soap

  WEDNESDAY 01/09/21 Stableford Sponsor: Ladies Golf Winner: G.James (Sawtell GC) 39 Pts R/Up: M.Aarts (Coffs GC) 26 Pts Balls: G.James, M.Aarts, J. Tierney, S.Shelton, S.McLean, C.Winzer Friday 03/09/21 Monthly Medal Stroke Sponsor: Ladies Golf Winner: J. Tierney Nett 67 R/Up: D.Lindsay Nett 72 Balls: J.Tierney, D.Lindsay, K.Fitzgerald, S.Shelton, C.Fahey, L.Milham, M.Cooper Congratulations to all the winners. We are facing difficult times

  THE team at MidCoast Council Libraries is still encouraging the community to borrow books, despite the doors being closed. The libraries introduced Click and Collect in 2020, making it easier than ever to borrow in a COVID safe way. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business.

  17/8 MEDLEY Stableford James Murdoch 39c/b, Mal Jensen 39, Bryan Fitzpatrick 38c/b, Allan Robertson 38, Ian Kenny 36c/b, Jeff Hardcastle 36c/b. Balls to 34c/b 18/8 Stableford A: Gaye Hardcastle 40, Lynne Rapley 39, Liz Jackson 35. B: Theresa Beswick 42, Hermie McGuire 38c/b, Karen Leighton 38. Balls to 32c/b 19/8 Chook Run Brian Leiper 26. Balls to 23 20/8 Stableford Natalie