BOWRAVILLE Golf Club welcomed a strong field on Saturday, 8 August, as players teed off for the first round of the 2026 Championships under a crisp, sunny morning sky. There was plenty of championship focus in the air, along with the occasional deep breath, careful practice swing and hopeful look down the fairway. With nerves […]
DEAR News Of The Area, THIS letter in response to Peter Williams (‘Looking for a Party that will put people first’, Coffs Coast NOTA, 7/8/26). Peter, thank you for your response. I am well aware that I won’t have much influence on your thinking, but there are issues with your assertions that need to be […]
MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has launched a new community petition calling on the NSW Government to expand its PolAir-Remote Drone program and bring remotely operated police drones to the Mid North Coast. Mr Kemp says the technology could give local police another tool to respond to crime across a large and often difficult-to-access area. […]
BELLINGEN Shire Council has recorded a 69 per cent reduction in fuel and electricity emissions for 2025/26 compared to its baseline year of 2009/10. Bellingen Shire Council General Manager, Mark Griffioen, commended the achievement, acknowledging the years of consistent effort behind the results. “This further reduction in emissions comes off the back of last year […]
Andrew Mackinnon was swanning about after blitzing the homeward run for the win at Nambucca Heads on Saturday.
Andrew Mackinnon was swanning about after blitzing the homeward run for the win at Nambucca Heads on Saturday. Michael Summerill was a picture of concentration at The Island under the watchful gaze of Steve Doherty. Photos: Supplied by NHIGC. ANDREW Mackinnon rolled the clock back to a time when the Western Suburbs Magpies were a […]
DEAR News Of The Area, LIKE many people across our region, I’ve been following the recent media coverage regarding allegations of migrant worker exploitation in the Coffs Coast area. While these reports have understandably generated strong emotions and concern, I want to encourage our community to approach this issue with care, compassion, and a commitment […]
The northern end of Grassy Head Road will receive major repairs from 17 August, 2026.The road will now be open to vehicles in the mornings on construction days until about 8.30am, then closed for works about 8.30am to 3.30pm, followed by re-opening to all vehicles overnight. Photo: Supplied by NVC.
PART of Grassy Head Road will close to all vehicles on Friday, 28 August but remain open during other peak morning and afternoon travel times up to this date, Monday to Thursday, to accommodate school buses and high-volume traffic. Traffic during the open period will travel via a one-lane contraflow arrangement and motorists should expect […]
COFFS Harbour Breast Cancer Buddies (CHBCB) are supporting the local screening of a documentary, Conquering Breast Cancer, showing at Coffs BCC Cinema on Sunday 16 August. A feature-length documentary, Conquering Breast Cancer shares the inspiring stories of breast cancer patients, survivors, families and researchers, while exploring the realities of diagnosis, treatment and the lasting impact […]
A WEEK to remember for the Nambucca Heads Women’s Bowling Club. The Nambucca Heads Women’s Bowling Club ladies have returned home as the No. 2 Grade 2 Pennant team in the state, following an outstanding campaign at the State Pennant Playoffs. Representing Nambucca Heads were two strong teams. Team 1 consisted of Kim Porter, Karen […]
