EIGHT guest authors have been announced as speakers and panellists at The Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival in June. They include esteemed writers, broadcasters and journalists, all of whom have penned and published a book. Advertise with News of The…
THE Bellinger River Agricultural Society is blending tradition with innovation through the introduction of an Ag Education Hub at this year’s show on 24-25 May. “In an exciting development for 2025, the Bellingen Show will introduce the Ag Education Hub,…
WHEN Woolgoolga Main Beach was recently named the top beach on the Australian mainland in Tourism Australia’s official 2025 Best Australian Beaches list, artists at Woolgoolga Art Gallery (WAG) saw it as an opportunity to celebrate at their annual beach-side…
COFFS Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) has announced the dates of its annual Showground Gallery Art Prize. The long-standing exhibition runs from Saturday 3 May to Wednesday 11 June, with entries from local and member artists now open until Friday…
NEW Zealander Grant “Axe” Rawlinson and Australian Luke Richmond have set a new record, rowing from Houhora in far north New Zealand to Coffs Harbour in 22 days, two hours and 40 minutes – knocking nine days off the previous…
TIME to Shine is the new exhibition now showing at Woolgoolga Art Gallery (WAG). The theme presented gallery members with the opportunity to shine a light on their inner artistic passions and to demonstrate their abilities to the wider Woolgoolga…
THE Coffs Coast Wellbeing Centre (CCWC) will open in a new central CBD location in July, accessibly situated on the ground floor of the CODA building on Vernon Street, opposite C.ex Coffs Harbour. The CCWC will replace the former Veterans’…
SING Australia Coffs Harbour members celebrated St Patrick’s Day with a night decked out in green. Dave Mylrea stepped-up as host, storyteller, and music and slide show manager. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your…
ACHIEVEMENT Awards have been presented to Coffs Coast seniors in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the community. The 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards provide an opportunity for MPs and communities to recognise the seniors that help make…
GUEST speaker for the annual Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) pre-event dinner has been announced as Tom Patterson, who is Structures Lead for the company delivering the Coffs Harbour by-pass, Ferrovial Gamuda Joint Venture. The dinner takes place at the…