THIS year some 70% of the winning stories in 'The Port Stephens Literature Awards' went to female writers. Over 100 short stories were received from across the country and several local writers made the top twenty. The 'Readers' Choice' award was taken out by Carolyn Parfitt from Shoal Bay with her short

  SINCE the first residents moved into Latitude One by Ingenia Lifestyle in mid-2018, the Port Stephens community has since announced its 200th settlement as downsizers continue to snap up homes within the community. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us -

  COFFS Harbour City Council has released its six-monthly report till June 2020, which details the detrimental effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Council and lists the development of the West Woolgoolga Sports Complex and plans for a Sandy Beach Reserve youth space among Council’s highlights for the year. Advertise with

  25/08/2020 Property Address Open Time Open Day Agent name and office phone line (only) Type Bed Price   Type: H (House) A (Apartment) D (Duplex) T (Townhouse)  U (Unit) V (Villa)  R (Rural) L (Land)  COFFS HARBOUR Open Houses  Property Address Open Time Open Day Agent name and office phone line (only) Type Bed Price 2 Leander Close, Coffs Harbour 11.00-11.30 Sat 29/08 PRD Real Estate Coffs Harbour 6652 5833 H 4 $595-$610,000 2/35 Grafton

  BEN Anderson, Captain of Tomaree High School, has raised more than $3300 for Autism Spectrum Australia, after shaving off his long golden locks at the school last Tuesday. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email

  MidCoast Council contractors are half way through dredging the eastern channel of the lower Myall River, with 60,000 cubic metres of sand added to the Winda Woppa stockpile so far. While the series of storm events through June and July slowed operations on certain days, the team had been pushing hard

  MidCoast Council is watching Jimmys Beach closely as weather forecasts indicate further coastal erosion is possible on Monday 27 July and Tuesday 28 July. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au “Wind and swell