AFTER a delay caused by conflict of interest concerns, a committee of City of Coffs Harbour councillors and the Acting General Manager, has approved a subsidy of $60,000 for the Bunker Gallery. Councillor Tony Judge said there was no question of withholding the subsidy. “It was included in the 2024-25 Council budget
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VIEW Clubs celebrate their 65th anniversary
VIEW NSW members have celebrated the 65th anniversary of the club’s founding during an afternoon tea hosted by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley AC KC. VIEW stands for the Voice, Interests and Education of Women and is a national organisation and support network bringing women together to enjoy social activities and develop
Candidates for the Federal seat of Page outline key policies
Local diver and photographer shares 40 years of ocean adventures
LOCAL diver and underwater photographer Dr Mark Spencer spoke to an audience of 90 people at the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC) Coffs Harbour on Thursday night, 20 March. It was part of the centre’s Marine Discovery series, which is free and open to the public. Advertise with News of The Area
Coffs art group’s Mad Hatters Tea Party raises funds for CanDo Cancer Trust
COFFS Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) held its annual Mad Hatters Tea Party at the Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery, raising over $600 for the CanDo Cancer Trust. “It was a great afternoon of fun and fundraising,” CHCAG President Sue Roberts told News Of The Area. Advertise with News of The Area
Cultural champion Lesley Schoer named ‘Local Woman of the Year’
COMMUNITY leader and cultural champion Lesley Schoer is the 2025 Coffs Harbour Electorate “Local Woman of the Year”. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said Lesley was awarded the prestigious honour in recognition of her significant work and strong leadership at the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium over many years. Advertise with News
Classic cars and hot rods’ shine at Coffs Coast Summer Beach Hop
Coffs Coast Ocean Swims event to introduce inclusive swimming option
SES training meant crews were rescue-ready for Cyclone Alfred
A MASS flood rescue readiness exercise across NSW last month, meant SES crews were trained and ready as Cyclone Alfred approached. “We were well prepared, but all the work we’ve done in recent months in educating the community to get themselves ready, made a huge difference”, Corindi-Woolgoolga SES Unit Commander
Coffs Council wants State Government to provide shark bite kits
THE City of Coffs Harbour is being proactive in improving public safety at local beaches by applying for funding for shark bite kits. Councillor Jonathan Cassell moved a motion at the 13 March Council meeting to direct the City to write to the NSW Agriculture Minister requesting funding and collaboration to