AFTER five years mentoring broadcast stars of the future, 104.1 CHYFM’s Angie Vaughan has departed the community not-for-profit radio station. In May 2019, Angie took a leap of faith and moved from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour to take the position of station manager at 104.1 CHYFM. Advertise with News of The

THE Block co-host Shelley Craft will visit Coffs Harbour next week as part of a Healthy Ageing Roadshow. The roadshow, presented by Glaxo Smith Kline Australia Pty Ltd (GSK) and the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW, aims to provide access to important health information to the people of

RESTORATION of a storied steam locomotive is about to begin in Glenreagh. A grant from the Fires to Flourish program means Tallowood Ventures can fund the necessary repairs to this famous 146-year-old steam engine and carriage. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.

LOCAL small business owner Nikki Williams will run for mayor in the City of Coffs Harbour local government elections on 14 September. “I want what you want, a prosperous, safe and beautiful city for everyone to live, work, and play in,” said Ms Williams. Advertise with News of The Area

A DEEP passion for the written word has prompted local resident Fiona Hood to start a poetry group at the Coffs Harbour Library. Poetry readings have become a popular feature of the cultural landscape in recent times, even in Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it

THE NSW Government has granted an Aboriginal land claim that will see a parcel of land at Deervale, west of Dorrigo, returned to the local Aboriginal community. The Dorrigo Plateau Aboriginal Land Council will take ownership of the 2.23-hectare parcel of land located in the small village.