WELL known Coffs Harbour resident Ron Powell passed away Thursday, 30 January 2025, aged 94. Ron was a senior area manager with the Waltons chain when he planned, purchased space and built a Coffs Harbour store in the early 1970s - managing it for many years. Advertise with News of The Area

COFFS Harbour Chamber of Commerce members met on Thursday 13 February to hear from several prominent local speakers, including a keynote speech by Mayor Nikki Williams. Opening the breakfast-time meeting, Chamber President Ray Smith welcomed attendees and introduced Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh to the stage. Advertise with News of The Area

WOOLGOOLGA day and evening VIEW clubs are hosting a combined International Women's Day event at the C.ex Club. Taking place on Friday 7 March, the fundraising event supports The Smith Family Learning for Life Program. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone

QUALITY Hotel City Centre in Coffs Harbour has been named a 2024 Gold Award winner by leading hotel franchise group Choice Hotels Asia-Pac. These annual awards recognise exceptional performance and an unmatched dedication to the guest experience across properties in Australia and New Zealand. Advertise with News of The Area today.

THE Pink Silks Trust (PST) capped off 2024 having raised $150k for Coffs Coast women’s organisations and hospitals, while reaching a milestone $1.5m since its foundation eighteen years ago. PST holds three annual events, which are always well-supported and combine fun and friendship. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth

THE Coffs Harbour Bluewater Freedivers is one of seven local sports clubs receiving funds to buy an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. Aimed at providing AEDs and associated equipment to NSW sport and recreation facilities, the program saw funds awarded to 193 clubs